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< _____ hemoglobin is anemia
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12
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if woman is at risk for preterm labor, how often does she need to empty her bladder?
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every 2 hrs
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if the postpartum bleeding is a trickle, what might it be due to?
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a laceration
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what is the first sign of a puerperal infection?
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high temperature (not foul smelling lochia)
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what is priority to ask a postpartum mom at her six week check up if she had postpartal depression?
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has she had thoughts of hurting herself?
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after ROM wat do you need to check for?
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check to see if cord is prolapsed.
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what problem has a correlation with ectopic pregnancy?
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PID
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what do you need to check for if mom has gestational trophoblastic disease?
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vaginal bleeding
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Small amts of glucose in the urine is normal in pg women? t/f ?
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true
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what is #1 priority for a pg mom with a heart problem?
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bed rest
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desribe stages of lochia
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rubra: bright red
serosa: pink alba: clear |
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if bright red blood pops up after lochia rubra disappeared, what should you suspect?
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postpartal hemmorrage. The blood odor is of fresh blood. Color, amt and odor is assessed.
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when does the nonlactating mom start her period?
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6-8 weeks (50%)
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when does the lactating mom start her period?
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within 12 weeks
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when does ovulation resume?
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usually in 12-18 weeks. dependent on prolactin levels for lactating women.
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what kind of lubricant can a woman use after birth?
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water based only!
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how much blood loss is normal during vaginal and C/S birth?
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300-400 ml in a vaginal and 600-800 in a C/S. this is why the first day we do a CBC for H and H levels.
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how long does it take to return to prepregnancy blood levels?
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3 to 4 weeks
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should blood pressure change from labor BP immediately after labor?
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No
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if blood pressure goes up after birth, what might that indicate? if it goes down what might that indicate?
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up---may suggest PIH
down---orthostatic hypertension or uterine hemmorrhage |
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why might the mom's temp be up to 100.4?
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dehydration, so push fluids
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what are the postpartum emotional stages mom goes thru?
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1) takin in phase. Very passive and dependent, focuses on own needs
2) taking hold phase (3-10 days) Begins to initiate action 3) letting go . Mom has taken control over mothering tasks |
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stages of maternal role attainment
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anticipitory: during pg mmom looks to role models such as her own mother.
formal: begins at birth of the child. mom is influenced by what she believes people expect from her as a mother. informal (mom makes her own choices and develops her own style. |
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what is most common reason for a mom to be readmitted after postpartum?
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endometritis (infection of the uterine lining.)
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how many extracalories does a breastfeeding mom need?
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500 per day
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if mom has mastitis, how should she proceed with breastfeeding?
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start baby on unaffected breast until letdown occurs and then have baby on
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