PRENATAL & POSTNATAL CARE
OST574 (EXAM 2) QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
when is amniotic fluid tested? - Answer-2nd and 3rd trimester
rhogam? - Answer-active for 14 weeks
given at *28 weeks*
given to Rh negative women despite what "dad" is
not needed if infant is Rh negative
complications if not given rhogam? - Answer-next pregnancy: fetal anemia, heart failure,
hydrous, death
flu shot? - Answer-ALL pregnant women
crosses placenta and protects baby
DTAP? - Answer-ALL pregnant women
when should NSAIDs be avoided? - Answer-3rd trimester
lochia? - Answer-postpartum bleeding heavy 2-3 days then light lasts 6-8 weeks
when does ovulation return if not lactating? - Answer-45 days after delivery
when does ovulation return if lactating? - Answer-180 days
why does lactation decrease ovulation? - Answer-elevated prolactin
postpartum care? - Answer-considered pregnant 4-6 weeks after delivery (come in)
(visit in 1-2 weeks if c-section or high risk depression/HTN)
called within 3 weeks
breastfeeding? - Answer-encourage for 6months-1year
don't make mom feel bad if she doesn't
when can sexual activity resume? - Answer-4 weeks
6 if c-section
when can OCPs be started? - Answer-progesterone only if breast feeding 3 weeks
OST574 (EXAM 2) QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
when is amniotic fluid tested? - Answer-2nd and 3rd trimester
rhogam? - Answer-active for 14 weeks
given at *28 weeks*
given to Rh negative women despite what "dad" is
not needed if infant is Rh negative
complications if not given rhogam? - Answer-next pregnancy: fetal anemia, heart failure,
hydrous, death
flu shot? - Answer-ALL pregnant women
crosses placenta and protects baby
DTAP? - Answer-ALL pregnant women
when should NSAIDs be avoided? - Answer-3rd trimester
lochia? - Answer-postpartum bleeding heavy 2-3 days then light lasts 6-8 weeks
when does ovulation return if not lactating? - Answer-45 days after delivery
when does ovulation return if lactating? - Answer-180 days
why does lactation decrease ovulation? - Answer-elevated prolactin
postpartum care? - Answer-considered pregnant 4-6 weeks after delivery (come in)
(visit in 1-2 weeks if c-section or high risk depression/HTN)
called within 3 weeks
breastfeeding? - Answer-encourage for 6months-1year
don't make mom feel bad if she doesn't
when can sexual activity resume? - Answer-4 weeks
6 if c-section
when can OCPs be started? - Answer-progesterone only if breast feeding 3 weeks
