Test #3 Flashcards
Risk factors for EARLY Post Partum Hemorrhage
Uterine Atony ~ over distention, prolonged labor, induction
Lacerations/Trauma
Hematoma - persistent perianal/rectal pain
Risk factors for LATE Post Partum Hemorrhage
Retained placenta
SUBINVOLUTION - pelvic tenderness
Metritis
Signs and sx of Hypovolemic Shock
Increased HR Decreased BP Decrease CO Diaphoresis Decreased UOP Changes in Mental Status
Nursing Interventions during hemorrhage
Fundal massage
Assess bladder for distention
Catheter PRN
Risk Factors for Metritis
Overweight
C-Section
PROM
How to treat/prevent Mastitis
Early, frequent feedings
Sx of Puerperal Infection
Low grade fever x 2 days
Bereavement - What to do…
Facilitate confirming the loss
- Offer greaving box
- Allow to hold the baby
Difference between depression and blues
Length of time
Depression REQUIRES intervention
Etiology of depression
Hormone Shifts Discomfort/Fatigue Role Transition Social Support Life Stress
Polycythemia Sx
Plethora - Ruddy (bloody)/Beefy appearance
Hyperbilirubinemia - Pathological
Sx appear in less than 24 hours
Hyperbilirubinemia - Physiological
Sx appear after 24 hours
Hyperbilirubinemia - Nursing Intervention
Phototherapy - patient prone to dehydration ~ Monitor I&O
Sepsis Sx
Low temperature
Poor feeding tendencies
Baby fussy and shaky, hypoglycemia ruled out and not hungry - nursing intervention
Obtain urine sample (PUC) for drugs to diagnose abstinence syndrome
Patients who are NOT candidates for ERT
Patient with hx of Breast CA
Patient who still has a uterus
Patient at high r/f uterine cancer
Not candidates for ERT, but HRT (Estrogen and Progesterone)
Common SE with Fosimax
Gastritis - GI Problems
Contraindications of ERT/HRT
Hypertension Breast pathology DVT Smoking Hx AMA
Increased Estrogen and Progesterone lead to
Decreased GnRH and decreased FsH and LH = no ovulation
Absolute / Relative Contraindications to the pill
A bdominal Pain C hest pain H eadache E ye (visual disturbances) S evere calf pain
Multiphasic pills most closely mimics
Natural menstrual cycle
Diaphragm is huge risk for
Toxic shock syndrome
Early IUD Warning Signs
P eriod late/abnormal spotting A bdominal pain I nfection N ot feeling well S tring missing
Natural family planning
Basal Body Temperature-
Temperature rises after ovulation due to increased progesterone levels (.4-.8 shift)
Fertile mucus characteristics
Thin, very stretchy, clear