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NRN 102 (CH21,22,23)
CCAC NRN 102 Fourth Trimester
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a major intervention to restore good tone of the uterus | Gently massaging the uterine fundus until firm |
| What is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the US and worldwide? | Postpartum Hemorrhage |
| Marked hypotonia of the uterus | Uterine atony |
| What are the causes of Uterine atony? | Overdistended uterus (large fetus, multiple fetuses, hydramnios, clots), anesthesia and analgesia, previous history of atony, high parity, prolonged labor, trauma, induced labor |
| Where can lacerations occur during birth? | cervix, vagina, perineum |
| When should lacerations be considered? | When bleeding continues despite a firm, contracted uterine fundus |
| Which type of lacerations is most common? | Perineal |
| What is subinvolution of the uterus? | Delayed return of the enlarged uterus to normal size and function |
| Infection of the lining of the uterus | Endometritis |
| Protrusion of the bladder downward into the vagina | Cystocele |
| Herniation of the anterior rectal wall through the relaxed or ruptured vaginal wall | Rectocele |
| Perforations between genital tract organs | Fistulas |
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