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Post partum Flashcards

1
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What is sub involution?

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Uterus is not returning to pre pregnancy size within 14 days.

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What is involution?

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Uterus returning to pre pregnancy size within 14 days.

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What is normal rate of uterus shrinking postpartum?

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1 cm/daily (one finger breadth daily)
Descent is documented in relation to umbilicus. If U-1 means fundus at 1 cm below umbilicus

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4
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What is lochia?

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Discharge postpartum

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5
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What is lochia rubra?

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First 3 days -dark red or brown red
Educate:—-If soaking more than one pad an hour-that is a problem–

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What is lochia serosa?

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Day 4-10
Red, pink, brown tinged

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7
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What is lochia alba?

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Day 11-21
Light color

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8
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What is average blood loss for vaginal and C-Section births?

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vag-500 cc
CS-1000 cc

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9
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What urine changes occur postpartum days 2-5?

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Increase in urine output.
All the excess plasma volume of pregnancy is leaving.

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What is a woman at in increased risk for in post partum period?

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Thrombus formation (highest at 2 week mark)
This is because her body has an increased ability to form clots during normal pregnancy. High levels of clotting factors in blood.
Educate:—Signs of DVT (warm, red, pain, edema) and importance of mobility–

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What is diastasis recti?

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Separation of rectus muscles of abdomen.

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12
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Suggestions for mom who has no rubella antibodies.

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Rubella vax recommended after childbirth (never given during pregnancy) to prevent problems in future pregnancies.

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13
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What vaccine should all mom’s receive in third trimester?

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TdAP-will give baby antibodies at birth

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14
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What are some things that could prevent uterus from contracting postpartum?

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Clots-NEVER expel clots from boggy uterus. Massage until firm first-then expel clots.
Full bladder

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15
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What should uterus feel like 24 hours postpartum?

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Firm grapefruit around umbilicus

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16
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Management of boggy uterus.

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Massage (Firm circles while stabilizing bottom of uterus)
Find cause
Express clots
Empty bladder
Oxytocin
Methergine (IM) 0.2mg—-watch for hypertension—-
Cytotec
Hemabate (refrigerated, Deep IM)

17
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Major side effect of methergine.

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Hypertension

18
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Prevention steps of thrombus formation.

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Ambulate early and often.
ROM exercises
Compression devices
Stay hydrated

19
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What is puerperal infection?

A

Bacterial infection of genital tract within 42 days postpartum

20
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What is normal elevated WBC range Post partum?

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14-16K
–If extremely high (20K and above) make sure no underlying infection–

21
Q

What are some signs of distended bladder or urinary retention?

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Displaced fundus
Excess lochia
Retention:
Frequent voiding but small amount

22
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When are RhoGam shots needed?

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Negative blood type (mom)
or O blood type

23
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What is minimum output per hour until concerning?

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30 mL/hour

24
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What is the taking in phase postpartum?

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First stage
Mom focused on self
Passive and dependent

25
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What is taking hold phase?

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Second stage
Attention on NB
More independent (starts taking care of herself…(showers, makeup, get dressed and taking care of baby)
—Best time for education–

26
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What is letting go phase?

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Third stage
Process disappointments with labor and delivery, look of baby
Relinquish her previous life before this new role

27
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Bleeding in uterus will present as…

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Clots
Need massage, maybe Pitocin
IV fluids, careful monitoring

28
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What medications is given for severe postpartum hemorrhage/hypovolemic shock?

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Methergine (IM or PO) 0.2 mg
Can give IV in emergency situations but must be given slowly while monitoring BP
Raises BP
–Side effects: hypertension, N/V, diarrhea–
Hemabate

29
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What is treatment for DVT?

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Heat, elevate, anticoags, hydrate
—No massage–

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