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Module 9 Unit A study guide Flashcards

1
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What causes afterbirth pain

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Relaxing and re-contracting of the uterus

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Which client is most likely to experience strong afterbirth pains

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Clients whose uterus was greatly distended
Polyhydramnios
Large infant
Multiple babies
Breastfeeding

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Afterbirth pains are

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more noticeable in births where the uterus was overdistended

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Lochia rubra

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consists of:
blood
decidual
trophoblastic debris

glow generally lasts 3-4 days and pales, becoming pink or brown

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Lochia serosa

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Consists of:
Blood
serum
leukocytes
tissue debris

generally occurs around day 3 or 4 after childbirth

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6
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Lochia Alba

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Occurs in most women after day 10
can continue up to 6 weeks after childbirth

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what should Lochia smell like

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Should smell like a normal menstrual cycle unless an infection is present

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8
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what is the mechanism that causes diaphoresis and diuresis in the early postpartum period?

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Loss of increased blood volume associated with pregnancy

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9
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what occurs in the urinary system postpartum

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fluid loss through perspiration and increased urinary output accounts for weight loss post partum

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10
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When does kidney function returns to normal postpartum

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1 month

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11
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When is bladder tone restored postpartum

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5-7 days after childbirth

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12
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How will menstrual cycle be after childbirth

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first menstrual cycle to be heavier than normal

and the volume of subsequent cycles will return to prepregnant levels within 3-4 cycls

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13
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Describe ovarian function postpartum

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The first flow is heavier, with within 3 - 4 cycles returns to normal

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14
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When does ovulation occurs postpartum

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within the first month for 70% nonlactating women, it returns within 12 weeks after birth.

Breastfeeding women take longer to resume ovulation

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15
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At 4 days PP where should you feel the uterine fundus

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4 fingerbreath below umbilicus

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16
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Healing at the placental site takes about

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6 weeks

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17
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swelling and increased vascularity of the vagina will be decreased by

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3-4 weeks

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18
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Right after birth the maternal cardiovascular system instability is due to what factors

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blood loss
autotransfusion of fluid from losing placenta
extracellular fluid

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19
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During the first postpartum week, women lose approximately how many pounds of water weight

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5

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20
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When will the placental totally regenerate

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6 weeks

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21
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Swelling and increased vascularity of the vagina normally decrease by how many weeks postpartum

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3-4 weeks

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Where is the uterine fundus normally located 4 days post-delivery

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two fingerbreadths below the umbilicus

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23
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What is taking hold

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strives for independence and autonomy in hr new role

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24
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When does stabilization of Hgb and Hct typically occurs

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24-48 hours after birth

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How long will it take for hemoglobin and hematocrit to reach prepregnant level
4-6 weeks
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what happens to stroke volume and cardiac output in the FIRST HOUR
increase by almost 80%
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How long does it take for maternal blood volume to return to pre pregnant levels
2 weeks
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How long does the hypercoagulable state of pregnancy continue
first few weeks
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Mechanism of fibrinolysis
Decreased during pregnancy and in the first few weeks postpartum which puts our clients at risk for thromboembolism
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When does fibrinolysis begin to normalize
24-48 hours
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when does full normalization of coagulation factors occur
4-6 weeks
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When does platelets normalize
12 weeks
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Note regarding cardiovascular system
Physically, with the removal of the gravid uterus the inferior vena cava no longer has to share a space with the gravid uterus and coupled with the return of the extracellular fluid to the maternal circulation, there is 1. Increase in stroke volume and cardiac output by almost 80% in the first 1 hour 2. Causing a simultaneous decrease in maternal heart rate (rationale: each pump of the heart is now more effective and sends more oxygenated blood to the body so the heart rate can slow down without losing oxygenation to the body.
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Clinical takeaway regarding cardiovascular system postpartum
There is an increased risk for cardiovascular adverse events in the postpartum period. If the client has risk factors such as preexisting cardiac disease, hypertension or preeclampsia, the dramatic fluid shifts may lead to complications , like pulmonary edema, cardiac failure and death.
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How long does it takes for the maternal blood volume to return to pre-pregnant levels
2 weeks
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Note regarding respiratory system
The respiratory system quickly return to a nonpregnant respiratory function following the birth of the baby and placenta The reduction of intra-abdominal pressure allows for normal diaphragm excursion and a rapid return of normal residual air volume The loss of placenta progesterone leads to the immediate return of many normal nonpregnant respiratory parameters. These changes lead to the rapid resolution of pregnancy dyspnea and shortness of breath
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Respiratory clinical pearls
Post partum client reports of shortness of breath and/or chest pain should be taken very seriously with prompt evaluation considering the increased risk of cardiovascular thromboembolic events in the postpartum period.
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when does diuresis starts PP
within 12 hours
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How long does profuse diaphoresis occurs
especially at night, in the first 2-3 days after birth
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Which narcotic is not recommended in breastfeeding clients
Codeine
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Why is Vitamin K given to new born babies
helps the newborn's clot appropriately
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Some factors to help reduce the risk of SIDS
Pacifier use....can help decrease SIDS Keep the room at least 5 degree warmer then the rest of house (overheating can increase SIDS Avoid any exposure to secondhand smoke (Secondhand smoke is an important SIDS risk factor
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When does Physiologic jaundice peaks
about 3-7 days after birth
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How common is jaundice in term infants
50-60%
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How common is jaundice in preterm infants
80%
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What are some red flags that could signal that jaundiced appearing baby is not normal
Jaundice appears 24-48 hours after birth Jaundice that is worsening extending to the lower half of body (the lower on the baby's body the jaundice is the higher the serum level generally is Fetus behavioral changes
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Can the uterus be palpable at 2 weeks PP
No....it is a pelvic organ at 2 weeks.
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when does vaginal swelling and vascularity decrease
3-4 weeks
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when does vaginal rugae reappears
3-4 weeks
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how longs does carefully repaired lacerations or episiotomies usually heal
within 2-3 weeks, but could take longer depending on the extent of the repair
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when does bowel movement return PP
3 days PP
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when does the fundus begins to descent into the pelvic pp
after 24 hours
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what are normal WBC value during the first 10 - 12 days PP
20,000-25,000
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when does respirations return to normal PP
6-8 weeks
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when does hemorrhoids decrease in size
6 weeks
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How long does it takes for the uterus to return to original size
full 6 weeks
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what is involution
end of the puerperium
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what is the puerperium
interval between birth of the newborn and the return of the reproductive organs to their normal nonpregnant state
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how long does puerperium last
3-6 weeks

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