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post partum hemorrhage PPH can be caused by what two things - ANSWER- ∆Full bladder
∆Retained placenta fragment
What amount of blood loss is considered to be PPH during normal birht? - ANSWER- More
than 500mLs QBL
What amount of blood loss during a C-section is considered to be PPH? - ANSWER- More
than 1000mLs QBL
What is the first thing we do when a PPH is suspected? - ANSWER- Assess the Fundus (top of
uterus)- very tender after delivery
- should feel firm like forehead
- If not firm (feels like cheek) its a boggy uterus or uterine atony
A boggy uterus is a sign that what is not occurring - ANSWER- That the uterus is not
contracting and they are at risk for PPH
-Being massaging fundus
If you walk into a patients room post partum and feel that their fundus is boggy and she is lying
in a puddle of blood what steps do you take? - ANSWER- 1. Massage the fundus (don't stop)
2. Call for help (immediately)
3. VS & O2 stats (B/P) q5-10 min
4. Call provider (immediately)
5. Medications
6. Weigh under pads (need to know blood output)
7. Empty bladder
**only stop massaging once fundus is firm
, Every single patients after they deliver receives what medication? - ANSWER- Pitocin
What medications are given during PPH - ANSWER- Pitocin IV
Metherqine IM (DO NOT GIVE IF ↑ BP) → will work within a few minutes if going to work
Hemabate IM (DO NOT GIVE WITH ASTHMA)
Cytotec: Rectal 800-1000 mcg → works immediately
menstrual cycle - ANSWER- Take the Last day of menstrual cycle subtract 14 and thats when
ovulating
When trying to get pregnant when should intercourse begin and end in regards to ovulation
time - ANSWER- 5 days before ovulation and 5 days after
**only if menstrual cycle is regular
How long does sperm live? - ANSWER- 3-5 days
How long can an ova be penetrated? - ANSWER- 24 hours
-after it builds a hard shell that no longer allows penetration
What occurs in the body to begin ovulation? - ANSWER- Progesterone levels drop → tells
hypothalamus→ tell anterior pituitary gland to secrete FSH and LH
∆ Ovulation begins 36-48 hours after
FSH helps the ova to do what - ANSWER- To help mature
LH helps the ova do what - ANSWER- Aid in maturing but also helps it to pop out (release)
How do our progesterone levels increase after fertilization - ANSWER- The corpus luteum
(hole where ova originally was) begins to release increased progesterone levels
--does this for about 6 weeks until placenta takes over
Nagele's Rule - ANSWER- 1st day of last period - 3 months, + 7 days
Trimesters of pregnancy - ANSWER- - 1st trimester: conception - 13 6/7 weeks
- 2nd trimester: 14-26 6/7 weeks
- 3rd trimester: 27-40 6/7 weeks
GTPAL - ANSWER- G= # of pregnancies
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post partum hemorrhage PPH can be caused by what two things - ANSWER- ∆Full bladder
∆Retained placenta fragment
What amount of blood loss is considered to be PPH during normal birht? - ANSWER- More
than 500mLs QBL
What amount of blood loss during a C-section is considered to be PPH? - ANSWER- More
than 1000mLs QBL
What is the first thing we do when a PPH is suspected? - ANSWER- Assess the Fundus (top of
uterus)- very tender after delivery
- should feel firm like forehead
- If not firm (feels like cheek) its a boggy uterus or uterine atony
A boggy uterus is a sign that what is not occurring - ANSWER- That the uterus is not
contracting and they are at risk for PPH
-Being massaging fundus
If you walk into a patients room post partum and feel that their fundus is boggy and she is lying
in a puddle of blood what steps do you take? - ANSWER- 1. Massage the fundus (don't stop)
2. Call for help (immediately)
3. VS & O2 stats (B/P) q5-10 min
4. Call provider (immediately)
5. Medications
6. Weigh under pads (need to know blood output)
7. Empty bladder
**only stop massaging once fundus is firm
, Every single patients after they deliver receives what medication? - ANSWER- Pitocin
What medications are given during PPH - ANSWER- Pitocin IV
Metherqine IM (DO NOT GIVE IF ↑ BP) → will work within a few minutes if going to work
Hemabate IM (DO NOT GIVE WITH ASTHMA)
Cytotec: Rectal 800-1000 mcg → works immediately
menstrual cycle - ANSWER- Take the Last day of menstrual cycle subtract 14 and thats when
ovulating
When trying to get pregnant when should intercourse begin and end in regards to ovulation
time - ANSWER- 5 days before ovulation and 5 days after
**only if menstrual cycle is regular
How long does sperm live? - ANSWER- 3-5 days
How long can an ova be penetrated? - ANSWER- 24 hours
-after it builds a hard shell that no longer allows penetration
What occurs in the body to begin ovulation? - ANSWER- Progesterone levels drop → tells
hypothalamus→ tell anterior pituitary gland to secrete FSH and LH
∆ Ovulation begins 36-48 hours after
FSH helps the ova to do what - ANSWER- To help mature
LH helps the ova do what - ANSWER- Aid in maturing but also helps it to pop out (release)
How do our progesterone levels increase after fertilization - ANSWER- The corpus luteum
(hole where ova originally was) begins to release increased progesterone levels
--does this for about 6 weeks until placenta takes over
Nagele's Rule - ANSWER- 1st day of last period - 3 months, + 7 days
Trimesters of pregnancy - ANSWER- - 1st trimester: conception - 13 6/7 weeks
- 2nd trimester: 14-26 6/7 weeks
- 3rd trimester: 27-40 6/7 weeks
GTPAL - ANSWER- G= # of pregnancies
