Postpartum psychosis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The postpartum nurse has just received report on four clients. Which client should the nurse care for first? 1 Client who vaginally delivered a 7-lb baby 1 hour ago 2 Client who vaginally delivered a 9-lb baby 1 hour ago 3 Client who vaginally delivered a preterm baby 4 hours ago 4 Client who had a planned cesarean delivery of an 8-lb baby 2 hours ago - Correct Client who vaginally delivered a 9-lb baby 1 hour ago The nurse should assess the client at risk for postpartum hemorrhage first....

BSNC 5000 OB Midterm Exam Questions and Answers All Correct The nurse is performing a postpartum assessment on a client. What is the best position for assessment of the perineum? A. Assist the client into a supine position with the arms flexed above the head and legs extended, facilitating examination of the abdomen B. Assist the client into a lateral position with flexion of the legs, facilitating examination of the perineum C. Instruct the client to avoid urinating prior to assessment, f...

NM706 Module 10 questions with correct answers Postpartum Blues: Incidence Answer Occurs in about 80% of new mothers in our culture Postpartum Blues: Time Frame It Occurs Answer -Between three and five days after birth Postpartum Blues: Symptoms Answer Comprise several of the following: mood swings, crying, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, and loss of appetite. Postpartum Blues: Etiology Answer -May be "out of the blue," although previous history of mental illness is a risk factor ...

Perinatal Mental Health Exam Questions And Answers What is a PMAD? - ANS A perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (not just PPD!) Define the perinatal period. - ANS Time from conception through 1st year after giving birth. Define the prenatal or antenatal time - ANS During pregnancy Define the postpartum or postnatal time - ANS 1st year after giving birth What does PMAD mean? - ANS Perinatal mood (depression, bipolar, psychosis) anxiety (ocd, panic, had, ptsd) disorders (i...

A postpartum PT is experiencing appetite changes, sleep deprivation, crying spells, anxiety, and poor concentration. Which referral should the nurse identify as being the most appropriate for this patient? Correct Answer-Mental health professional. In all postpartum PTs, the presence of 3 symptoms of depression on 1 day or 1 symptom for 3 days may signal serious depression and requires immediate referral to a mental health professional A postpartum PT reports symptoms of hyperactivity, confu...

IBCLC EXAM: Maternal PathologyHypoplasia/ Amastia - correct answer abnormally shaped breasts with insufficient glandular tissue -widely spaced -asymmetric -pt may have had breast augmentation to correct appearance -few breast changes during pregnancy -no engorgement postpartum -possible connection to thyroid disease -low supply likely -monitor infant growth -counseling necessary -may improve with subsequent pregnancies -utilize pumping/galactogogues Galactorrhea - correct answe...

GNRS 591 Final Exam Review Questions and Answers All Correct A 27 year old female whose mother had breast cancer diagnosed at 36 years of age asks you if there are any precautions besides self and clinical breast exams she can take to determine her risk for breast cancer. You would appropriately respond: A. The patient should have started annual screening mammograms at 21 years of age and you will send her immediately. B. You would recommend to the patient that she receive genetic test...

Theories of etiology - Answer biological sensitivities to hormone changes (sleep), genetic vulnerability (prior diagnosis), psychological (identity), social/environmental (poor social support/racism) Baby Blues - Answer Affects 60-80% new mothers. Due to hormone changes and sleep deprivation. lasts 2 days to 2 weeks. Tearful, labile affect, reactivity, exhaustion BUT predominately happy, self-esteem remains unchanged. Resolves without intervention. Recommend self care strategies. How...

IBCLC EXAM: Maternal Pathology Questions & Answers 2024/25 Hypoplasia/ Amastia - ANSWERSabnormally shaped breasts with insufficient glandular tissue -widely spaced -asymmetric -pt may have had breast augmentation to correct appearance -few breast changes during pregnancy -no engorgement postpartum -possible connection to thyroid disease -low supply likely -monitor infant growth -counseling necessary -may improve with subsequent pregnancies -utilize pumping/galactogogues Ga...

LMR Georgette's PMHNP Final Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct Q: What herbal supplement is used for anxiety, stress, and insomnia? Answer: Kava Kava Q: What is a major side effect of Kava Kava? Answer: Liver damage Q: What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? Answer: Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) Q: What are 5 symptoms of Stephen's Johnson Syndrome (SJS)? Answer: Key symp...