Reproductive System

Question 0

What is the rate of involution of the uterus

Answer 0

2 fingers per week
After birth-24hrs= umblicus
1wk=midway btw symphysis pubis and umblicus 
2wks= pelvic
6-8wks = back to normal size

Question 1

Signs of placental separation

Answer 1

Fresh gush of blood
Extra vulval umblicus
Supra pubic bulge
When uterus is pushed up, cord doesn’t recede up

Question 2

Puerperal sepsis

Answer 2

Genital tract sepsis during puerperium usually caused by contaminated medical equipment.

Question 3

Puerperal pyrexia

Answer 3

Pyrexia during the puerperium regardless of source of infection, could be from genitals, uterus, breast, other sources that do not involve the reproductive system

Question 4

Why avoid the 1st day of puerperium before diagnosing puerperal pyrexia

Answer 4

High level of prostaglandin produced during labour reset the hypothalamic ……….. Find out more

Question 5

What are the reasons for difficulty breast feeding

Answer 5

Maternal factors find out

Infants’ factors

Question 6

Primary arrest of dilation

Answer 6

Cervix doesn’t dilate at all during labour

Question 7

Secondary arrest of dilation

Answer 7

Cervix starts dilating but the stops before its fully dilated

Question 8

Complications of prom

Answer 8

Ascending infection
PID
Pelvic abscess
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Question 9

DVT risk factors

Answer 9

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