NURS 456: Post Partum Questions with Correct
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involution
the return of the uterus to a nonpregnant state after birth. Process begins immediately after
expulsion of the placenta w/ contraction of the uterine smooth muscle.
24
Every _____ hr, fundus descends to 1-2cm
umbilicus
where should fundus be after delivery?
6th
on what day PP should the fundus is located halfway between the umbilicus and the symphysis
pubis.
2 weeks
when should uterus not be palpable in abdominal?
subinvolution
failure of uterus to return to nonpregnant state d/t ineffective uterine contractions.
endometrium
Upward growth of the ___________________causes sloughing of necrotic tissue and prevents
scar formation (norm characteristic of wound healing)
, 6th week
by what week PP is placental site regenerated?
12th weeks
what week after birth do many women begin menstrating again?
27 days
how soon can ovulation occur after birth for non breastfeeding women?
6 months
if breatfeeding when does ovulation occur PP?
6-8 weeks
by what weeks PP does CO return to normal?
infection
If fever is elevated for the first 10 days PP may be sign of ___________
8
Hct/Hmg levels drop for 3-4 days pp, but then increase to nonpregnant levels by ____wk.
few days
how long does it take for clotting factors to return to normal?
afterpains
Intermittent uterine contractions of varying intensity
Verified Solutions
involution
the return of the uterus to a nonpregnant state after birth. Process begins immediately after
expulsion of the placenta w/ contraction of the uterine smooth muscle.
24
Every _____ hr, fundus descends to 1-2cm
umbilicus
where should fundus be after delivery?
6th
on what day PP should the fundus is located halfway between the umbilicus and the symphysis
pubis.
2 weeks
when should uterus not be palpable in abdominal?
subinvolution
failure of uterus to return to nonpregnant state d/t ineffective uterine contractions.
endometrium
Upward growth of the ___________________causes sloughing of necrotic tissue and prevents
scar formation (norm characteristic of wound healing)
, 6th week
by what week PP is placental site regenerated?
12th weeks
what week after birth do many women begin menstrating again?
27 days
how soon can ovulation occur after birth for non breastfeeding women?
6 months
if breatfeeding when does ovulation occur PP?
6-8 weeks
by what weeks PP does CO return to normal?
infection
If fever is elevated for the first 10 days PP may be sign of ___________
8
Hct/Hmg levels drop for 3-4 days pp, but then increase to nonpregnant levels by ____wk.
few days
how long does it take for clotting factors to return to normal?
afterpains
Intermittent uterine contractions of varying intensity
