Uterine involution - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI OB Final Exam with 100% Correct Answers 2023 The nurse should be concerned after the assessment finding on what during a magnesium sulfate infusion for preeclampsia? A. a sleepy, sedated effect B. a respiratory rate of 10 bpm C. DTR of 2+ D. absence of ankle clonus - Correct answer-B should alert the nurse for respiratory depression. The other findings are considered normal. the most common medical complication of pregnancy - Correct answer-hypertension preeclampsia results in wha...

When is the postpartum rapid assessment tool performed? - 24 hours after birth After birth, when might maternal decreased RR occur? - extremely high spinal block or epidural C-section After birth, what does elevated BP indicated? low BP? - elevated BP= anxiety, preeclampsia, essential hypertension, renal disease low BP= hemorrhage What does a boggy uterus indicate? - full bladder, uterine bleeding What should lochia indicate after birth? - Lochia rubra 1-2 inch stain on pad, may co...

242 NUR 242 Galen College Of Nursing Question and answers rated A+ 242 - Exam 1 Involution - correct answer rapid reduction in size of the uterus and the return to a non pregnant state, should be close to prepregnant size 6 weeks after birth During your newborn assessment what are things that indicate a problem? - correct answer - nasal flaring, chest retractions - grunting on exhalation, labored breathing - generalized cyanosis, flaccid body posture - abnormal breath sounds, a...

What is the short term goal for childbearing? - Answer-Seek and participate in perinatal education in preparation for postpartum What is the long term goal for childbearing/postpartum? - Answer-Family and PCP will manage the expected physiologic and psychologic changes of the postpartum period. What is the overall outcome for the postpartum family? - Answer-Family will adapt positively following the childbearing process. What are the 4th trimester goals? - Answer--restoring physical con...

Exam 2 NR 327 Class Review Practice Questions and Answers Postpartum Period - CORRECT ANSWER-- 6 weeks after birth - first 12 weeks often called 4th trimester Involution - CORRECT ANSWER-- process of the uterus returning to the pre-pregnant state - usually takes about 6 weeks Three Processes of Involution - CORRECT ANSWER-- contraction of the muscle fibers - catabolic processes - regeneration of uterine epithelium Placental Attachment: Healing - CORRECT ANSWER-- heals by a process of ...

((RNC-MNN) NCC Maternal Newborn Nursing Practice Tests & Test Prep Answered 2022-2023. Eve is 2 days postpartum. During palpation, where would you normally expect to find her fundus? a. at the level of the umbilicus b. 2 fingers below umbilicus c. 5 fingers below umbilicus d. non-palpable at this time - ( Correct Answer) b. 2 fingers below umbilicus Keisha delivered her third child about 24 hours ago. She begins to c/o severe uterine cramping while breastfeeding. She is experi...

The nurse is planning care for the a client who has fourth degree midline laceration that occurred during vaginal delivery of an 8 pound 10 ounce infant. What intervention has the highest priority? A. Administer Prescribed stool softner B. Administer prescribed PRN sleep medications. C. Encourage breastfeeding to promote uterine involution D. Encourage use of prescribed analgesic perineal sprays. - A. Administer Prescribed stool softner The nurse is palpating the right upper hypochondria...

Postpartum diaphoresis profuse sweating that occurs after birth, especially at night, to rid the body of fluid retained during pregnancy Afterpains uncomfortable uterine cramping that occurs during the early postpartum period as a result of periodic relaxation and vigorous contractions Prolactin the lactogenic hormone secreted by the pituitary grand of lactating women Oxytocin another pituitary hormone that is responsible for uterine contraction and the let-down reflex Episiotomy surgical in...

involution of the uterus -Correct Answer the uterus returns to its normal nonpregnant size 24hrs post pregnancy- @ or below umbilicus 48 hrs post pregnancy- @ or below 1 finger-breath below umbilicus uterine contractions/afterpains -Correct Answer Multips feel afterpains more often Use ibuprofen for pain b/c it acts on prostiglandin Lochia -Correct Answer rubra- red, immediately postpartum until day 3-4 serosa- light red/pink, day 3-10 alba- white/clear, day 10-21 report if return...

PP warning signs - -Bright red bleeding -Temperature> 100.4 F -Chills, flu-like symptoms -Excessive pain (worse since birth) -Reddened of warm areas of the breast -Reddened or gapping perineal repair, foul-smelling lochia -Inability to urinate; dysuria, urgency -Calf pain, tenderness, redness, swelling -Feelings of hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, or harming infant *1hr saturating a maxi pad AND/OR Golf ball sized clots ABSOLUTELY NO TAMPONS - risk for TSS common PP complications -...