Subinvolution - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

When is the postpartum rapid assessment tool performed? - 24 hours after birth After birth, when might maternal decreased RR occur? - extremely high spinal block or epidural C-section After birth, what does elevated BP indicated? low BP? - elevated BP= anxiety, preeclampsia, essential hypertension, renal disease low BP= hemorrhage What does a boggy uterus indicate? - full bladder, uterine bleeding What should lochia indicate after birth? - Lochia rubra 1-2 inch stain on pad, may co...

Exam 4 OB Correctly Answered 2024. During pregnancy a woman's cardiovascular system expands to care for the growing fetus. After birth, during the early postpartum period, the woman eliminates the additional fluid volume she has been carrying. What is one way she does this? *Urinary elimination *elimination of solid wastes *being too tired to eat *breathing off fluid vapor - ANSWER Urinary elimination A postpartum client's care provider has prescribed a stool softener. When provid...

OB Exam 2 Practice Questions (2023/2024) Graded A+ 1. A woman gave birth to an infant boy 10 hours ago. Where does the nurse expect to locate this womans fundus? a.1 centimeter above the umbilicus b.2 centimeters below the umbilicus c.Midway between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis d.Nonpalpable abdominally a. 1 cm above the umbilicus 2. What are the most common causes for subinvolution of the uterus? a. Postpartum hemorrhage and infection b. Multiple gestation and postpartum hemorr...

What is the leading cause of maternal death in both developed and developing countries., accounting for about 25% of all maternal deaths worldwide? Postpartum Hemorrhage PPH is defined as: Cumulative blood loss greater than 1,000 mL with signs and symptoms of hypovolemia within 24 hours of the birth process. Morbidity from PPH can be severe when paired with: -Organ Failure -Shock -Edema -Thrombosis -Acute respiratory distress -Sepsis -Anemia -Intensive care admissions -Prolonged Hospitalizatio...

Uterine Involution When checking uterus, always place hand above symphysis pubis to stabilize the uterus - Return of uterus to non-pregnant state following birth. - Progresses rapidly - Fundus descends 1 to 2 cm every 24 hours - 2 weeks after childbirth uterus lies in true pelvis Subinvolution - Failure of uterus to return to non-pregnant state - Common causes are retained placental fragments and infection Uterine Contractions - Hemostasis achieved by compression of intramyometrial blood vesse...

NM 706 Exam 1 questions with correct answers What has helped prevent RH disease of the newborn? Answer RH testing If a mother refuses rhogam, what testing may be helpful in determining the antenatal identification of fetal Rh (D) phenotype? Answer Cell-free DNA What are current hemolytic disease of newborn usually caused by? Answer (1) anti-C (2) anti-E (3) anti-Kell antibodies What are the steps of dealing with a uterine inversion? Answer (1) immediately summoning help (2) institute r...

What is the short term goal for childbearing? - Answer-Seek and participate in perinatal education in preparation for postpartum What is the long term goal for childbearing/postpartum? - Answer-Family and PCP will manage the expected physiologic and psychologic changes of the postpartum period. What is the overall outcome for the postpartum family? - Answer-Family will adapt positively following the childbearing process. What are the 4th trimester goals? - Answer--restoring physical con...

NARM Study Questions and answers 2024 best solutions dysuria - ANSWERS Which is not a sign of pre-eclampsia -hypertension -proteinuria -dysuria -pitting edema foramen ovale - ANSWERS What is the name of the temporary opening between the atria in the fetal heart which allows blood to pass since it doesnt need to pass through the lungs -ductus arteriosis -formen ovale -umbilical vein -left atria vertical transmission - ANSWERS Disease that passes from parent to offspring across ...

puerperium The period after completion of the third stage of labor until involution of the uterus is complete, usually 6 weeks. What is sometimes called the "fouth trimester" puerperium 2 major, pshysiologic complications the nurse must be alert for in postpartum assessment hemorrhage hypovolemic shock Lochia Rubra is expected from birth until __ days later 3 How long after birth should nurse expect to see firm fundus at the level of umbilicus within a few hours Right after delivery, what...

NU 404 Unit 5 Exam Questions and Answers What is acrocyanosis? - Ans:-peripheral cyanosis; bluish discoloration of hands and feet in most newborns at birth that is a normal finding for the first 24 hr - may last for 7-10 days The Ballard scale is.... - Ans:-a gestational age assessment. - abbreviated scale determines gestational age. - Dubowitz score. Core values - Ans:-professional values In regards to maternal history, we need to know if mom has had... - Ans:-any communicable diseases...