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OB Lab handout/study guide

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Immediately after birth, the uterus is the size of a what?   show
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show 1 cm; 10-14th day  
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T/F: At 12 hours after the delivery, the fundus should not be above the umbilicus.   show
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show midline; bladder  
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show -Fundus displaced from midline -Excessive lochia -Bladder discomfort -Bulge of bladder above symphysis -Frequent voiding  
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Urinary retention and over-distention of the bladder may cause ___ and ____.   show
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show Massaging the uterus  
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show Clots  
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show 1.infant sucking --> 2.increased oxytocin --> 3.uterine contractions --> 4.mod/severe cramping (this was a very poorly worded question - above is the sequence of events leading to afterpains)  
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___ refers to the slower than expected return of the uterus to its non-pregnant size.   show
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show teach her how to palpate/assess fundus------teach what to expect in lochia changes  
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Medical intervention for sub involution is oral ___   show
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show 500; 24  
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What are the 2 major causes of early PP hemorrhage?   show
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List the early signs of PP hemorrhage.   show
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show Lacerations of the birth canal; health care provider must be notified so laceration can be repaired  
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Including precipitate of labor or delivery, prolonged labor, Cesarian birth, and clotting disorder, List the predisposing factors for PP hemorrhage:   show
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show Endometrial infection  
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List the 3 types of lochia and at what day post childbirth you would see each:   show
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You have a woman who has a boggy fundus, heavy bleeding, and unchanged VS. You help her to void and massage her fundus. This does not change the boggy fundus or heavy bleeding. What do you do next?   show
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How long does it usually take for an episiotomy to heal?   show
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show -Infection -Perineal pain -Increased blood loss -Can decrease sexual satisfaction and comfort  
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A fourth degree laceration extends through the anal sphincter and into the ___ ___   show
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show Medial-lateral; median-midline  
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What is the key to reducing the risk for an episiotomy?   show
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show Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis (bruising), Discharge, Approximation (REEDA)  
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show Hematoma  
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List 3 comfort measures you can provide to a new mother for perineal pain   show
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show Vasoconstriction, reducing edema, and providing for numbing of the area  
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How does sitz baths help the new mother?   show
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show True  
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The definition of a version is:   show
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In what instance is an internal version done?   show
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show Non-Stress, tocolytic (terbutaline)(for uterine relaxation)  
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show ?bradycardia  
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show An abruption  
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What are the maternal risks of forceps or vacuum assisted delivery?   show
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show ecchymosis----facial/scalp lacerations or abrasions-----facial nerve injury-----cephalhematoma-----intracranial hemorrhage  
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show to decrease 2nd stage labor trauma  
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show forcep marks or trauma  
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show perforation amniotic sac - this rupture of membranes helps to progress labor  
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What are the three (four) risks of an amniotomy?   show
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What nursing interventions are done after an amniotomy?   show
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show Negative; positive  
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Rho immunoglobulin is given to prevent the development of maternal ___   show
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show Sensitized  
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What can happen to the fetus if the mother develops or already has antibodies?   show
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Besides birth, what other ways can sensitization happen?   show
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All pregnant women are screed to determine if the are rubella ___   show
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Rubella is a ___ virus   show
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show False - must be given after birth, so she does not make antibodies  
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How long should a woman wait to get pregnant after receiving the Rubella vaccine?   show
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List the S/S of superficial thrombosis of thrombophlebitis   show
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show -Redness -Heat -Tenderness -Positive Homan's sign  
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What is a positive Homan's sign?   show
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What is used to confirm the dx of DVT?   show
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Why would you place warm, moist heat to an extremity affected by thrombophlebitis or DVT?   show
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show Pulmonary embolism - a clot obstruction  
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List the measures to help prevent thrombophlebitis and DVT   show
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show -early/frequent ambulation -pelvic lifts -tightening/relaxing of abd muscles -avoid carbonated beverages/straws (creates gas) -Rectal suppositories to stimulate peristalsis and the passage of flatus  
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Which one would be best for the immediate post-op cesarean section? Tightening and relaxing of the ABD muscles or Rectal suppositories   show
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Normal bowel function resumes how soon after delivery?   show
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show False  
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When assessing the ABD, it should be ___, non-___ and without ___ ___   show
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show Diastasis recti  
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show Weak; soft; flabby; exercise (crunches and sit-ups  
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What hormone decreases after childbirth and allows pigmentation to recede?   show
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show Stretch marks  
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show 30-60  
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show -Assit parents in positioning baby -Mom/baby eye contact -Point out reciprocal bonding -Encourage parents to participate in care -Model bonding behaviors -Refer to infant's characteristics positively  
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show attachement  
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"___ ___" is the mildest form of PP depression. These are normal and ___   show
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show -Panic attack (leads to CP, increased HR, increased RR's) -Refusal to eat -Inability to cope/care for baby -Hostile/easily angered toward baby -Irrational -Phobias -Hallucinations  
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show Immediately or months after birth - anytime within the first year  
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show -Usually epidural -NPO, except for meds to neutralize gastric acids -EFM until skin prep, wedge under hip -Labs: CBC, Type and screen, clotting studies PRN -IV line, prophylactic ABX -Skin shave and foley insertion -Provide emotional support  
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What are the 2 types of skin (ABD wall) incisions?   show
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What are the 3 types of uterine incisions?   show
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Which type of uterine incision eliminates a VBAC as an option for birth?   show
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show -Return of motion and sensation -ABD dressing -LOC and respirations -Pain level and administer narcotics -I & O, maintain pt. IV  
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