Afterpains - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI MATERNITY OB V1-V2 EXAMS (COMBINED) (VERIFIED Q & A) 1. A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in the lower extremities? Move about every hour Pooling of blood in the lower extremities results from the enlarged uterus exerting pressure on the pelvic veins. Moving about every hour will straighten out the pe...

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...

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OB Exam II PrepU Guaranteed Success Assessments and Findings in Labor and Delivery 1. Rupture of Membranes Confirmation (Select all that apply): - A) A pool of fluid visible in the vagina - B) Ferning is present - C) Nitrazine paper turns blue - D) The client reports having wet pants - E) The cervix is effaced ️ A, B, C: Indicates ruptured membranes. 2. Placenta Separation Assessment (Select all that apply): - A) Falling downward of uterus in the abdomen - B) Fresh gushing of blood f...

A (Descent of the fundus is documented in relation to the umbilicus and is measured in centimeters. Numbers with a plus sign mean that the fundus is above the umbilicus; numbers with a minus sign mean that the fundus is below the umbilicus.) - ANSWER-When reading the postpartum chart the nurse notices that the patient's fundus is recorded as "u+1." The nurse understands that this means the fundus is A. 1 cm above umiblicus B. 1 cm below the umbilicus. C. 1 inch above the umbilicus. ...

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 ...

RN HESI MATERNITY TESTBANK WITH RATIONALE When is the best time for the couple to attend these classes? 30 weeks gestation RATIONALE at 30 weeks gestation is closest (of the options) to the time parents would be ready for such classes. Learning is facilitated by an interested pupil! The couple is most interested in childbirth toward the end of the pregnancy when they are psychologically ready for the termination of the pregnancy, and the birth of their child is an immediate concern. The ...

Maternity Exam 1 Practice Questions | LATEST 2023/24 FULL TESTBANK GRADED A+ A woman who have birth 2 hours ago has a temperature of 37.9 *C. Select all of the immediate nursing actions A) Have pt drink 2 glasses of fluid over the next hour B) Explain to the patient that she needs to rest and assist her into a comfortable position C) Medicate pt with 500 mg of acetaminophen as per orders D) Call the patient's physician or midwife to report the elevated temp - A & B Reasoning: A ...

HESI MATERNITY PEDS TEST BANK (5 VERSIONS) WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HESI • A client at 30-weeks gestation, complaining of pressure over the pubic area, is admitted for observation. She is contracting irregularly and demonstrates underlying uterine irritability. Vaginal examination reveals that her cervix is closed, thick, and high. Based on these data, which intervention should the nurse implement first? a. Provide oral hydration b. Have a complete blood count (CBC) draw...

Which nursing intervention is most helpful in relieving postpartum uterine contractions or "afterpains?" a. Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen b. Using a breast pump c. Massaging the abdomen d. Giving oxytocic medications - ANSWER a. Lying prone with a pillow on the abdomen Lying prone (A) keeps the fundus contracted and is especially useful with multiparas, who commonly experience afterpains due to lack of uterine tone. A multigravida client arrives at the labor and delivery u...