Study Guide Exam 2 Flashcards
1
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Primary Causes of PPH
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Tone: uterine atony
Tissue: retained placental fragments
Trauma: lower general track lacerations
Thrombin disorders: disseminated intravascular coagulation
2
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Lochia Rubra
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Day 1 to 3: bloody with fleshy odor, may have clots
3
Q
Lochia Serosa
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Day 4 to 10: Pink/brown with fleshy odor
4
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Lochia Alba
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Day 10+= yellow or white
5
Q
First Stage of Labor- 3 phases
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Latent, Active, Transition
6
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1) Latent
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Cervix dilated 0 to 3 centimers. Contractions are 10 to 30 seconds long and mild to moderate
7
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2) Active
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Cervix dilated about 4 to 7 centimeters
