Maternal Physiological Changes- Exam 4(Correctly
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The main goal during the immediate postpartum period correct answers -Prevent postpartum
hemorrhage
The greatest risks during postpartum period are correct answers -Hemorrhage
-Shock
-Infection
Postpartum period is correct answers -Referred to as puerperium or fourth stage of pregnancy
-Traditionally lasts 6 weeks, although this varies among women
What changes happen to the uterus after birth correct answers -Involution process is the return of
the uterus to a nonpregnant state following birth
-Fundus descends 1 to 2 cm every 24 hours
-Fundus rises to umbilicus 1 hr after delivery
-2 weeks after childbirth the uterus is no longer palpable
-Returns to a nonpregnant state by 6 weeks
-Subinvolution is the failure of uterus to return to nonpregnant state
When assess the fundal height the nurse should tell the patient to correct answers -Lay supine
and slightly flex knees
To provide optimum care for the after birth woman, the nurse understands that the most common
causes of subinvolution are: correct answers -Retained placental fragments and infection.
How is homeostasis achieved after birth correct answers -Compression of intramyometrial blood
vessels as uterine muscle contracts
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-Hormone ______, released from pituitary gland, strengthens and coordinates uterine
contractions correct answers -Oxytocin
-Breastfeeding stimulate release of endogenous (our own) oxytocin
-Note: Oxytocin (and misoprostol) cause hypotension
Lochia rubra is correct answers -Blood and decidual and trophoblastic debris
-Dark red color, bloody consistency, fleshy odor
-Duration of 3 to 4 days
Lochia serosa is correct answers -Old blood, serum, leukocytes, and debris
-Pinkish brown, serousanguineous consistency
-Duration of 22 to 27 days
Lochia alba is correct answers -Leukocytes, decidua, epithelial cells, mucus, serum, and bacteria
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The main goal during the immediate postpartum period correct answers -Prevent postpartum
hemorrhage
The greatest risks during postpartum period are correct answers -Hemorrhage
-Shock
-Infection
Postpartum period is correct answers -Referred to as puerperium or fourth stage of pregnancy
-Traditionally lasts 6 weeks, although this varies among women
What changes happen to the uterus after birth correct answers -Involution process is the return of
the uterus to a nonpregnant state following birth
-Fundus descends 1 to 2 cm every 24 hours
-Fundus rises to umbilicus 1 hr after delivery
-2 weeks after childbirth the uterus is no longer palpable
-Returns to a nonpregnant state by 6 weeks
-Subinvolution is the failure of uterus to return to nonpregnant state
When assess the fundal height the nurse should tell the patient to correct answers -Lay supine
and slightly flex knees
To provide optimum care for the after birth woman, the nurse understands that the most common
causes of subinvolution are: correct answers -Retained placental fragments and infection.
How is homeostasis achieved after birth correct answers -Compression of intramyometrial blood
vessels as uterine muscle contracts
Fill in sentence
-Hormone ______, released from pituitary gland, strengthens and coordinates uterine
contractions correct answers -Oxytocin
-Breastfeeding stimulate release of endogenous (our own) oxytocin
-Note: Oxytocin (and misoprostol) cause hypotension
Lochia rubra is correct answers -Blood and decidual and trophoblastic debris
-Dark red color, bloody consistency, fleshy odor
-Duration of 3 to 4 days
Lochia serosa is correct answers -Old blood, serum, leukocytes, and debris
-Pinkish brown, serousanguineous consistency
-Duration of 22 to 27 days
Lochia alba is correct answers -Leukocytes, decidua, epithelial cells, mucus, serum, and bacteria
