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42 Cards in this Set
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Analgesic potentiators
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can decrease anxiety, & incr the effectiveness of analgesics when given simultaneously
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Epidural block
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Regional anesthesia effective through the first and second stage of labor
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General anesthesia
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state of induced unconsciousness that may be achieved through intravenous injection or inhalation or both methods
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Local infiltration anesthesia
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injecting an anesthetic agent into intracuteaneous, subcutaneous, intramuscular area of perineum
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Pudendal block
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injection into pudendal nerve to produce numbness of the external genitals and the lower one third of the vagina to permit birth and episiotomy
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Regional Analgesia
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temporary and reversible loss of sensation produced by injecting an anesthetic agent into an area that bring the agent into direct contact with the nervous tissue
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Regional Anesthesia
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Spinal Block
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Injection of a local anesthetic agent directly into the spinal fluid in the spinal canal to provide anesthesia for vaginal & cesarean births
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Afterpains
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cramplike pains due to contractions of the uterus that occur after childbirth
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Boggy uterus
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uterine fundus when it is not firmly contracted after the birth of the baby, excessive bleeding occurs from placental site and hemorrhage may occur
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Diastasis recti abdominins
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separation of the recti abdominis muscles along the median line, cause by incomplete delivery
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En Face
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A assumed position in which one person looks at another and maintains his or her face in the same vertical plan as the other
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Engrossement
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sense of sbsorption, preoccupation and interet in the infant by the father during early contact with their infants
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Fundus
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upper portion of the uterus between the fallopian tubes
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Involution
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Rolling or turning inward, the reduction in size of the uterus after childbirth
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Lochia
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Maternal discharge of blood , mucus, and tissue from the uterus, may last several weeks after brith
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Lochia alba
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white vag discharge last 10th thru 21st day after birth
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Lochia rubra
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red blood tinges vag discharge following birth 2 to 4 days after birth
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Lochia serosa
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Pink serous and blood tinged vag discharge 7 to 10 days after birth
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Order of Lochia
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Rubra, Serosa, Alba,
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Maternal role attainment
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Process by which mother learn behavior & Identifies w being mom.
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Postpartum blues
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mild depression, tearfulness, anxiety, HA, irritability
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Puerperium
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completion of the third stage of labor until involution of the uterus is complete usually 6 weeks.
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Reciprocity
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An interaction cycle that occurs between mother and baby, curing, synchrony, rhythmicity
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Subinvolution
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Failure of a part to return to normal size after child birth i.e. uterus.
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Continuous epidural infusion
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epidural catheter is left in place following the cesarean birth and medication is continually administered via electric pump
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Couplet care
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Baby remains at bedside and mother and baby are cared for my same nurse.
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Family-centered care
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Home environment and care for father, mother & infant
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Mother-baby care
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Baby remains at bedside and mother and baby are cared for my same nurse.
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Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)
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Self administration of pain med via pump
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Active alert state
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Alert state marked by increase in facial and body movement, with fussing
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Active sleep
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light sleep
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Cosleeping
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An infant sleeping in close social and or physical contact with a committed caregiver
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Crying State
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a state in the infant sleep/awake cycle in which increased motor activity grimaces eyes that are tightly closed or open, extreme response to stimuli
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Drowsy state
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state between light sleep and quiet alert state. Infant opens and closes eyes appear glazed and face is often still
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Late preterm infant
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An infant born between 34 to 37 weeks of gestation.
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Light sleep
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highest portion of newborn sleep,
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Postpartal home care
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Home visit for postpartal families occurring in the home setting.
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Quiet alert state
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brightening of the eyes and face. Attentive and provide positive feedback to care giver.
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Quiet sleep
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deep sleep
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Shaken baby injuries
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Injuries acquired by an infant as a result of being shaken or hit.
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Tummy Time
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Prone positioning while awake
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