Maternity - Postpartum (Wrkbk) Flashcards
1
Q
s&s of DVT
A
unilateral leg pain calf tenderness swelling redness warmth
2
Q
s&s of PE
A
dyspnea tachypnea tachycardia apprehension pleuritic chest pain cough hemoptysis elevated temp syncope
3
Q
teaching with VTE
A
- do not place knees in sharply flexed position (cause pooling in lower extremities)
- don’t rub affected areas (could move clot)
- put on elastic stockings before ambulating
4
Q
what organism is typically associated with mastitis?
A
hemolytic strep aureus
5
Q
s&s of mastitis
A
chills
fever
malaise
local breast tenderness
LATER ON: pain swelling redness axillary adenopathy
6
Q
how to prevent mastitis
A
proper breastfeeding technique, cleanliness
7
Q
what may lead to clogged nipples and mastitis?
A
missed feedings, waiting too long between feedings, and abrupt weaning
8
Q
four grief responses
A
1) shock and numbness
2) searching and yearning
3) disorientation
4) reorganization and resolution
9
Q
what complx are late preterm infants at risk for?
A
1) resp distress
2) thermal instability
3) hypoglycemia
4) jaundice
5) feeding problems
6) neurodevelopmental problems
7) infection
10
Q
what do we avoid feeding newborns?
A
dextrose water or water
