Alexa Flashcards

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What is primary PPH post partum haemorrhage

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Within the first 24 hrs after giving birth.

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What is secondary PPH?

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24hrs up to 3 months

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3
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What is moderate blood loss?

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1000 - 1500mls

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4
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What is
PPH SEVERE blood loss?

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1500mls

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5
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What are the 4 Ts of PPH?

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Tone
Trauma
Tissue
Thrombin

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6
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How many estimated hours is a primigravid?

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12-14 hrs

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7
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How many estimated hours is multigravid?

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6-10 hours

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8
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What is order of decent?

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Engagement
Descent
Flexion
Internal rotation
Extension
External rotation
Expulsion

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9
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Preterm survival rates?

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23 weeks 17%
24 weeks 39%
25 weeks 50%
26 weeks 80%

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10
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What will reduction of the body temperature do to a newborns glucose level?

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Reduce them

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11
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How long does it take for a pulsating cord to drop?

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10-20 minutes

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12
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What hormone is controlled through the feedback system?

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Oxytocin

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13
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What level will the diaphragm likely rise to?

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4 TV

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14
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Stroke volume will increase raising cardiac output by what percent?

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64-71%

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15
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How much blood can a pregnant woman lose before hypotension?

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35%

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16
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What is gestation?

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How many weeks pregnant

17
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Where will psychological changes happen?

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Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Gastrointestinal system
Endocrine system
Muskoskeletal system
Uterus

18
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What are the additional changes that will happen?

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Amniotic fluid
Placenta
Umbilical cord

19
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Airways may be complicated by these changes, are they likely to have?

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Short obese neck
Engorged breasts tissue
Full dentition, reduced calcium- vomiting damage,
Teeth may be brittle

20
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What percentage of blood loss that can cause foetus distress?

21
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What is the size of the placenta when baby is born?

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8-9 inches wide and thick

22
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What are the functions of the placenta?

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Respiratory gas exchange
Transportation of nutrients
Excretion of waste
Transfer heat
Hormone production
Formation of a barrier

23
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What is the foramen ovale?

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A hole that exists between the left and right atria

24
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What is ductus arteriosus?

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The blood vessel that connects the aorta to the pulmonary artery

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What are the hormones involved during labour?
Melatonin Oxytocin Adrenaline
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Red flags during labour?
Meconium present in the ruptured membrane Malpresentation cord prolapse History of trauma with reduced foetal movements Eclamptic seizures Unconscious mother Severe pre eclampsia
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Red flags after birth?
Meconium present A retained placenta A blood loss of more that 500mls
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How many weeks must a pregnant patient be to do a manual uterine displacement?
20 weeks
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How can Estimation of blood loss be calculated?
Inconvenience pad - 300 - 500mls Maternity sanitary pad - 50mls Branded sanitary pad - 30 mls
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What is a nuchal cord?
A cord that is wrapped around the baby’s neck
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What is moulding?
Irregular shape of baby’s head.
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When are miscarriages most common?
Up to 12 weeks.
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Risks factors of miscarriage?
Previous history of miscarriages Previous identified potential miscarriage at scan Smoker Obesity Alcohol/ drug abuse
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Signs and symptoms of miscarriage?
Pain Bleeding Sign of pregnancy subsiding?
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What are ectopic pregnancies?
A fertilised egg implanted outside of the womb.
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What is menorrhagia?
Heavy menstrual bleeding considered 60 - 80mls
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What is a uterine prolapse?
The muscle and ligaments to the pelvic,floor stretch and become weak, they are no longer able to support the uterus.
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How many gynaecology cancers are there?
Uterine Ovarian Cervical Vaginal Vulval
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Signs and symptoms
Abdominal vaginal bleeding and discharge Pelvic pain and pressure Back and abdominal pain Bloating Increased urination constipation diarrhoea Itching or burning at the vulva Changes in colour with the vulva