Postpartum psychosis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PSI Perinatal Mental Health Certification Exam Study Guide With Verified Solutions. Theories of etiology - answerbiological sensitivities to hormone changes (sleep), genetic vulnerability (prior diagnosis), psychological (identity), social/environmental (poor social support/racism) Baby Blues - answerAffects 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...

Hypoplasia/ Amastia correct 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 Galactorrhea correct answersspontaneous lactation, milk prod...

Donepezil has been ordered for client w/ alzheimer. Client has been taking 0.1 mg per day for past 4w and is now taking 0.2mg/dose. Tablets are 5mg. Client's current weight is 111lb. How many tablets should client be give each night? Calculate to half or whole. correct answer: 2 tablets 120lb suicidal client has taken overdoes of acetaminophen. After a loading does, Dr orders maintenance of acetylcysteine 50/mg/kg in 500 mL of 5% dextrose given IV over 4h. Set pump at what rate? I think ...

causes and risk factors for post partum depression - ANSWER-cause is not totally known, hypothryoidism is a cause is in some cases so screen if appropriate, women who had depression before or who have poor support systems are more likely to develop severe depression, psychotic features are possible treatement for postpartum depression - ANSWER--consult psych for psychotherapy -antidepressant medication -support groups -involvement of services to relieve child care burden presentation of...

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....

What is the embryonic period? Weeks 3-8 of pregnancy, formation of placenta and brain development What is the fetal period? From the end of the embryonic period until the end of pregnancy, viability at 24 weeks What influences sexual orientation? Genetics, birth order, hormones What are some maternal factors that can affect fetal development? Age, environmental teratogens, diabetes, high blood pressure, Rh factor, weight gain, stress, depression What are some risk...

Hypoplasia/ 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 Answer-spontaneous lactation, milk prod...

What is institutional racism? - Answer-a form of racism expressed in the practice of social and political institutions what is biological weathering? - Answer--the idea that chronic exposure to racism can dysregulate: -HPA Axis and damage bodily systems and lead to physical outcomes like cardiovas dis and obesity -cognitive affective regions what is the death ratio to live births for black women? - Answer-43.5 deaths per 100,000 live births what is the death ratio to live births for w...

D202 Human Growth And Development Questions And Answers Well Illustrated. What is the embryonic period? - correct answer. Weeks 3-8 of pregnancy, formation of placenta and brain development What is the fetal period? - correct answer. From the end of the embryonic period until the end of pregnancy, viability at 24 weeks What influences sexual orientation? - correct answer. Genetics, birth order, hormones What are some maternal factors that can affect fetal development...

Postpartum Blues (Baby Blues) Correct Answer-transient and brief; mild mood swings, irritability*, anxiety, decreased concentration, insomnia, tearfulness, crying spells; occur within 2-3 days pp (peak on 4th or 5th) and resolve within 2 wks; more common and less serious than PPD; do not impair normal daily functioning Postpartum Depression (PPD) Correct Answer-can be serious and disabling; can begin anytime within 3 months after delivery; threat to mother and child; eventually interferes wit...