Postpartum Flashcards
1
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Risk factor for post partum hemorrhage are
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- multifetal pregnancy
- manually removed placenta
- use of delivery assisted tool
- preeclampsia
- eclampsia
- overdistended uterus
2
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What does excessive blood loss from postpartum hemorrhage lead to
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Hypovolemic shock
3
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What are the manifestation for post partum hemorrhage
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- Tachycardia initial sign
- pallor
- diaphoresis
- hypotension
- changes in LOC
4
Q
what is choanal atresia
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congenital disorder where the openings that connect to the nasopharynx are blocked by soft tissue or bone
5
Q
what is micrognathia
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a condition in which the lower jaw is undersized
6
Q
a displaced fundus is a sign of what in the woman reproductive system?
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a distended bladder. Patient can improve this by emptying their bladder
7
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what is uterine atony
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a condition where the uterus refuses to contract after child birth
8
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side effects of uterine atony
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- post partum hemorrhage
- soft and boggy uterus
- hypovolemia
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