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Postpartum

OB Exam 1

TermDefinition
yellowish white discharge is known as ____ alba
infection of the uterine lining is known as ____ endometritis
the unit of length that is based on the width of a finger is called a ____ fingerbreath
___ is pertaining to the fundus (top of the uterus) fundal
____ is the growth process of conception to birth gestation
a solid swelling clotted blood within the tissues is a ____ hematoma
___ is the vaginal discharge after childbirth lochia
macrosomia is referring to a ____ large baby
infection of the mammary gland is known as _____ mastitis
___ is having had several pregnancies multiparity
high blood pressure and protein in urine during pregnancy is known as ____ preelampsia
a rapid labor that occurs within less than 3 hours is known as ____ precipitous
___ is pertaining to childbirth puerperal
inflammation of a vein with clot formation is known as ____ thrombophlebitis
___ is shrinking of the uterus back to its normal size after childbirth involution
a naturally made tear is known as a ____ laceration
a surgically made tear is known as a ____ episiotomy
PP postpartum (after delivery)
IP intrapartum (during labor)
AP antepartum (pregnancy)
NB newborn
WH women's health
a baby born 37w-41w6d is considered ____ full term
a baby born 20w-36w6d is considered ___ pre term
a baby born 34w-36w6d is considered ___ late preterm
a baby born 42w or more is considered ____ post term
SVD spontaneous vaginal delivery
operative VD/OVD operative vaginal delivery
CS cesarean section
ROM rupture of membranes
AROM artificial rupture of membranes
SROM spontaneous rupture of membranes
AGA appropriate for gestational age
LGA large for gestational age
SGA small for gestational age
dark red blood secreted from the vagina is known as ____ rubia
pinkish brownish discharge secreted from the vagina is known as ____ serosa
normal BP for mom 90-50/140-90
the average weight of newborns is ____ 5.5-8.75 lbs (2500-4000g)
normal HR for mom 60-110
normal RR for mom 12-20
normal temp for mom < 100.4
normal SpO2 for mom >95
normal hemoglobin for mom 10-14
normal hematocrit for mom 30-42
normal WBC range for mom 5-25k
normal platelets for mom 150-400k
the acronym BUBBLELE stand for ____ breasts uterus bowel bladder lochia episiotomy/laceration lower extremities emotions
RhoGam should be given if ___ mom is - and the baby is +
___ is the first line drug used to create rhythmic uterine contractions, but also used to prevent or reverse uterine atony/hemorrhage oxytocin (pitocin)
___ is a second line drug if not contraindicated used to sustain uterine contractions and prevent or reverse uterine atony/hemorrhage methergine
___ is used to control uterine atony typically after failed attempts to control with oxytocic agents hemabate
___ is used to prevent and treat uterine atony after failed attempts to control with oxytocic agents cytotec
oxytocin is given via ___ or ____ IV or IM
methergine is given via ___ or ____ PO or IM
hemabate is given via ____ IM
cytotec is given via ____ rectal route
___ decreases blood loss in surgery and reduces death due to bleeding after trauma when given within 3 hours of birth TXA
TXA is administered via ____ IV
the only PP drug that has no contraindications is ____ oxytocin
patients with ____ should not receive hemabate asthma
patients with ____ should not receive methergine HTN
patients with ___ should not receive cytotec allergy
REEDA is the acronym used to assess episiotomy/lacerations and stands for ____ redness edema eccomyosis discharge approximation
excessive accumulation of amniotic fluid in the uterus is known as _____ polyhydraminos
Rhogam should be given within ____ 72 hours PP
the phase where mom is focused on herself, and reflects on her birth is known as the ____ phase taking in
the phase where mom is focused on the baby is known as the ____ phase taking hold
the phase where mom has completed her transition and is comfortable in her role and label is known as the ____ phase letting go
a foley catheter can be left in for a max of ___ hours after delivery 8
after giving birth, patients should be on pelvic rest for ___ weeks 6
women who give birth via the vaginal route should have a QBL ___ < 500mL
women who give birth via c/s route should have a QBL of ___ < 1000mL
LGA baby multiple pregnancies polyhydraminos increases the risk for ____ uterine atony
persistent bleeding with a firm fundus could indicate a ____ laceration
high parity (5+) coagulation disorder uterine overdistention infection placental abnormalities rapid or prolonged labor operative vaginal birth c/s delivery can all increase risk for ____ PPH
the very first intervention during a PPH is ____ fundal massage
c/s delivery prolonged labor (18+ hours with ROM) invasive procedures internal monitors increase the risk for ____ endometritis
fever increased HR/tachycardia chills foul-smelling discharge increased uterine cramping/pain malaise are signs of ____ endometritis
endometritis is treated with ___ antibiotics pain meds
nipple tissue damage due to poor latching oversupply infrequent/missed feedings clogged ducts increase the risk for ____ mastitis
fever increased HR/tachycardia chills erythemic and warm secretions from the breast possible lump/edema pain malaise are all signs of ____ mastitis
mastitis is treated with ____ antibiotics pain meds, fluids continuous feeding
urinary catheter use improper perineal care/hygiene epidural anesthesia overdistention of the bladder operative vaginal delivery increase the risk for UTIs
fever increased HR/tachycardia pain/burning with urination strong-smelling urine are signs of ____ UTI
UTIs are treated with ___ antibiotics pain meds fluids frequent voiding
obesity diabetes prolonged/ROM operative vaginal delivery increase the risk for ____ wound infections
REEDA fever increased HR/tachycardia increased pain foul-smelling fluid are signs of a ____ wound infection
treat wound infections with ____ antibiotics pain meds fluids dressing changes possible surgery for debridement
obesity smoking trauma infection diabetes hypertension renal disease are all risk factors for ___ DVT
dependent edema unilateral leg swelling erythema low-grade fever are signs of ___ DVT
DVTs are treated with ____ anticoagulation therapy
history of VTE known DVT obesity smoking trauma infection diabetes hypertension renal disease increase the risk for ____ PE
mood swings/changes during the first 1-2 weeks PP where the mom is still able to safely care for herself and baby is known as ___ PP blues (baby blues)
significant weight loss insomnia/hypersomnia feeling worthlessness or guilt decreased ability to concentrate/make decisions decreased interest in normal activities impaired ability to take care of self or baby lasts longer than 12 months is ____ postpartum depression
delusions hallucinations disorganized speech grossly disorganized/catatonic behavior a medical emergency is known as ___ postpartum psychosis
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