Nurs 364 unit 4 Exam Questions And 100% Correct Answers
what is involution of the uterus
-process of rapid reduction and can take about 3 weeks long
how long does it take for the placental site to heal?
6 weeks
what is involution enhanced by?
- uncomplicated labor
-complete expulsion of placenta
-early ambulation
what is subinvolution?
- process is slowed down
-slowing of decent of uterus
what can subinvolution cause?
hemorrhage
if part of the placenta stays behind what do we worry about?
-sepsis
-contractions
-severe bleeding (hemorrhage)
what is another term for a boggy fundus?
uterine atony
, what should you do if the fundus is boggy?
massage until firm
what should you do if the fundus is higher than expected postpartum?
-expect bladder distention
-have them use the bathroom and reassess
what is Lochia?
discharge after birth that is usually bloody
-can be musty and have a stale odor that is not offensive
what is rubra
-red discharge for 2-3 days postpartum
-small clots can be normal
what is a normal size blood clot postpartum
penny or dime size
what is serosa
-pinkish discharge from day 3-10
what is alba
lighter color for a week or 2 of discharge postpartum
what is normal blood loss with vaginal birth
less than 500ml
what is involution of the uterus
-process of rapid reduction and can take about 3 weeks long
how long does it take for the placental site to heal?
6 weeks
what is involution enhanced by?
- uncomplicated labor
-complete expulsion of placenta
-early ambulation
what is subinvolution?
- process is slowed down
-slowing of decent of uterus
what can subinvolution cause?
hemorrhage
if part of the placenta stays behind what do we worry about?
-sepsis
-contractions
-severe bleeding (hemorrhage)
what is another term for a boggy fundus?
uterine atony
, what should you do if the fundus is boggy?
massage until firm
what should you do if the fundus is higher than expected postpartum?
-expect bladder distention
-have them use the bathroom and reassess
what is Lochia?
discharge after birth that is usually bloody
-can be musty and have a stale odor that is not offensive
what is rubra
-red discharge for 2-3 days postpartum
-small clots can be normal
what is a normal size blood clot postpartum
penny or dime size
what is serosa
-pinkish discharge from day 3-10
what is alba
lighter color for a week or 2 of discharge postpartum
what is normal blood loss with vaginal birth
less than 500ml
