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PostPartum Nursing
C Putnam, Maternal Nursing 20-2
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
10/04/2012

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Term
involution
Definition
the return of the uterus to a nonpregnant state following birth
Term
Causese of subinvolution
Definition
retained placental fragments and infection
Term
subinvolution
Definition
the failure of the uterus to return to a nonpregnant state
Term
Which gland produces oxytocin?
Definition
pituitary gland
Term
How is postpartum homostasis achieved?
Definition
Primarily by compression of intramyometrial blood vessels as the uterine muscle contracts
Term
What does suckling stimulate the release of?
Definition
oxytocin
Term
Lochia
Definition
postbirth uterine discharge
Term
What causes postpartal diuresis?
Definition
decreases estrogen levels, removal of increased venous pressure in the lower extremities
Term
How long does it take for colostrum to transition?
Definition
Colostrum transitions to milk 72-96 hours after birth
Term
Amount of blood lost during vaginal birth?
Definition
avg 500mL
Term
What are the 3 post partum physiologic changes that protect a woman from excessive blood loss?
Definition
1. Elimination of uteroplacental circulation reduces the size of teh maternal vascular bed by 10% to 15%
2. loss of placental endocrine function removes the stimulus for vasodilation
3. mobilization of exravascular water stored during pregnancy increases blood volume
Term
Amount of blood lost during a cesarean?
Definition
1000mL avg
Term
Expected average weightloss after delivery
Definition
11-13 pounds, with return to pre pregnancy weight in 2-3 months
Term
Homan's sign
Definition
complaint of pain in calf muscles when the foot is dorsiflexed
Term
what is Rubella vaccine made of?
Definition
Duck eggs
Term
Transient arthralgia
Definition
a rash
Term
PPH
Definition
Term
Infant Parent relations are facilitated in the following 3 ways:
Definition
1. modulation of rhythm 2. modifications of behavioral repertoires 3. mutual responsibity
Term
Behavioral repertoire includes:
Definition
gazing, vocalizing, and facial expressions
Term
Uterine Atony
Definition
maked hypotonia of the uterus, it is the leading cause of PPH
Term
Risk factors of PPH
Definition
uterine atony, lacerations of birth canal, retained placental fragments, ruptured uterus, inversion of the uterus, placenta accreta, increta, or percenta; also coagulation disorders, placental abruption, placenta previa, chorioamniotis, magnesium sulfate during labor, uterine subinvolution
Term
Life threatening hematoma
Definition
retroperitoneal hematoma; a laceration of one of the vessels attached to hypogastric artery (usually a rupture of cesarean scar during labor) - PAINFUL
Term
4 Causes of non adherent retained placenta:
Definition
1. partial seperation of a normal placenta,
2. entrapment of the partially or completely seperated placenta by an hour glass constriction ring of the uterus,
3. mismanagement of 3rd stage of labor or
4. abnormal adherence of the placenta to the uterine wall.
Term
Placenta accreta
Definition
slight penetration of myometrium by placental trophoblast
Term
placental increta
Definition
deep penetration of myometrium by placenta
Term
placenta percreta
Definition
perforation of uterus by placenta
Term
5 P's
Definition
Passenger
passageway
powers
position of woman
psyche
Term
Passenger refers to:
Definition
fetus, amniotic sac and fluid, placenta, umbilical cord
Term
Fetal Lie
Definition
relationship of maternal spine to fetal spine
Term
Transverse and Longitudinal
Definition
Transverse - bad
Longitudinal - good
Term
Station
Definition
relationship of presenting part to ischial spines - Floating to bulging on perineum -5 to +5
Term
engagement
Definition
presenting part in pelvis
Term
4 Pelvis Shapes
Definition
gynecoid
anthropoid
android
platypelloid
Term
Gynecoid
Definition
most common pelvis shape
Term
anthropoid
Definition
shaped like apes
Term
Android
Definition
male
Term
Platypelloid
Definition
flat, least common
Term
Factors affecting Passageway
Definition
birth canal & shape of pelvis
muscular vaginal canal
tissue quality
cervix
Term
Powers:
Definition
Primary: uterine contractions
Secondary: Pushing
Term
Onset of labor:
Definition
1: hormone levels changing
2: Changes in uterus, cervix and pituitary
3: uterine distention and placental aging
Term
What happens to progesterone levels during onset of labor?
Definition
progesterone decreases
Term
What happens to estrogen levels during onset of labor?
Definition
estrogen increases
Term
What happens to prostaglandin levels during onset of labor?
Definition
prostaglandins increase
Term
How many stages of labor are there?
Definition
There are 4 stages
Term
1st stage of labor
Definition
onset of labor until full dilation
has 2 phases: active and transition
Term
2nd stage of labor
Definition
full dialtion until birth of baby
Term
3rd stage of labor
Definition
birth of baby until placenta
Term
4th stage of labor
Definition
1-4 hours after birth
Term
FHR
Definition
Fetal Heart Rate
110-160 baseline
Term
FHR increases with:
Definition
fetal activity, vag exam, abd palpitation
Term
FHR decreases with:
Definition
head compression, cord compression and placental insufficiency
Term
Clearing Fetal Lung fluid occurs
Definition
during labor and vaginal birth
Term
Fetal Respirations (levels)
Definition
Decrease in pO2, increase in pCO2, decrease in pH, decrease in bicarbonate
Term
When labor starts - Nurse does the following...
Definition
nurse obtains VS, Leopold's, EFM, VE, draw CBC and T & S
Term
Hemorrhagic Shock
Assessments of Respiration
Definition
rapid and shallow
Term
Hemorrhagic Shock
Pulse
Definition
rapid, weak, irregular
Term
Hemorrhagic Shock
blood pressure
Definition
decreasing (late sign)
Term
Hemorrhagic Shock
skin
Definition
cool, pale, clammy
Term
Hemorrhagic Shock
urinary output
Definition
decreasing
Term
Hemorrhagic Shock
level of consciousness
Definition
lethargy>>coma
Term
Hemorrhagic Shock
mental status
Definition
anxiety>>coma
Term
Hemorrhagic Shock
Central venous pressure
Definition
decreased
Term
Idiopathic Thrombocytopnic Purpura (IDP)
Definition
autoimmune disorder - antiplatelet antibodies decrease the life span of the platelets. Thrombocytopenia,capillary fragility, and increased bleeding time are diagnostic findings.
Term
PROM
Definition
preterm rupture of membranes
Term
CPD
Definition
Cephalopelvic Disproportion
Term
what is CPD?
Definition
Fetus cannot fit thru pelvis
Term
Dystocia
Definition
long, difficult labor
Term
Precipitous labor
Definition
Labor that lasts less than 3 hours
Term
Placenta Previa
Definition
placenta grows over cervix
Term
Placental Abruption
Definition
placental separation
Term
IUGR
Definition
intrauterine growth restriction
Term
Methods for induction
Definition
amniotomy
protaglandin gel
cytotec (misoprostol)
oxytocin (pitocin)
Term
POSTPARTUM CARE:
B.U.B.B.L.E.H.E
Definition
Breast
Uterus
bladder
bowel
lochia
episiotomy
homan's
emotional
Term
IUFD
Definition
intrauterine fetal demise
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