NURS 254 EXAM 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING| UPDATED

NURS 254 EXAM 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING|
UPDATED



Postpartum Hemorrhaging
Check the Peri-pads to determine how much the patient is hemorrhaging


Vaginal Delivery
Blood Loss 500ml


C section Delivery
Blood Loss 1000ml


Lochia
Postpartum Discharge


Rubra
Lasts 3 to 5 days


Serosa
Last 3 days to 2 weeks

,Alba
White or yellowish discharge




Rubra
Red discharge


Serosa
Pink discharge


Discharge order
Rubra, Serosa, Alba


Promote Uterine Contraction
Breast feeding


Promote Uterine Contraction
Administration of Oxytocin


Promote Uterine Contraction
Massage the uterus


Uterus

, Sits above the umbilicus immediately after delivery


Uterus
Boggy after delivery


Uterus
Back into normal position after 9 days (true pelvis)


Location of the Fundus
Feel at the top


Boggy Fundus
Treatment: Massage, massage, massage


Lack of contraction of fundus
Cause: Full bladder


Lack of contraction of fundus
Cause: Lack of feeling in the lower half of the bladder due to epidural


Deviates uterus to the side
Cause: Full bladder