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1
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Infections that are associated w/ the delivery of health care services in a facility like hospitals or nursing homes is known as what?

A

Nosocomial infections or hospital acquired infections

2
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What are some s/s of endometritis?

A

Pelvic/lower abd pain, chills, fatigue, loss of appetite, dyspareunia

3
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How is endometritis transmitted?

A

Through direct transfer of microorganisms

4
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What are some physical (objective) assessments of symptoms that can be found in endometritis?

A

Uterine tenderness/enlargement, dark profuse lochia that can be malodorous, fever > 38, and tachycardia

5
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C-section, retained placental fragments, PROM, multiple vaginal exams after PROM, miscarriage, episiotomies, lacerations, infections @ placental attachment site and prolonged labor are all what?

A

Risk factors of endometritis

6
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When is it most common for endometritis to begin?

A

2nd-5th postpartum day

7
Q

What is the invasion of body tissues w/ the potential to cause illness or disease?

A

Infection

8
Q

What is an infection of the uterine lining or endometrium?

A

Endometritis

9
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What is the most frequent puerperal infection?

A

Endometritis

10
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Pain in pelvis/lower and, dyspareunia, fever >38, chills, uterine tenderness/enlargement, dark profuse lochia, general feeling of sickness are all what?

A

Symptoms of endometritis

11
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What can occur if endometritis is untreated?

A

Complications w/ reproductive organs and infertility

12
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Why does infertility occur in endometritis?

A

Damage to reproductive organs from reoccurring infections forms scar tissue

13
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What lab tests are done for endometritis?

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CBC, WBC count, intracervical/intrauterine bacterial culture

14
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What confirms endometritis?

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Laparoscopy

15
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What 2 antibiotics treat endometritis?

A

IV clindamycin or gentamicin

16
Q

True or false.

Sexual partners of a pt w/ endometritis may also need to be treated bc of suspected STI’s.

A

True

17
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In serious cases what treatment is done for a pt. w/ endometritis?

A

IV fluids and rest, especially if condition follows childbirth

18
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What is dyspareunia?

A

Painful intercourse