30 Questions
What are the four main components of the labor process mentioned in the text?
The power, the passenger, the passageway, and the psyche
What is considered primary dystocia in labor?
When dystocia occurs at the onset of labor
Why is it important to recognize complications early in labor?
To reduce maternal postpartal infection risk
What can cause difficulties in labor according to the text?
The force that propels the fetus
What is cephalopelvic disproportion?
A condition where the baby's head is too large for the mother's pelvis
What position is recommended for birth if not using a lithotomy position?
Side lying
What should be done when resting in bed to improve venous return?
Wiggle toes or do leg lifts
What is the best preventive measure according to the text?
Early ambulation
In high-risk labor & delivery, what may increase the risk of maternal postpartal infection, hemorrhage, and infant mortality?
Having a prolonged labor duration
How many glasses of fluid are recommended per day to ensure good hydration?
6-8 glasses
What should be used if recommended by a healthcare provider in the immediate postpartum period?
Support stockings
Why is encouraging a depressed patient to engage in group activities beneficial?
It reduces isolation through socialization
What type of activities are recommended for depressed individuals to engage in to help relieve tension and improve mood?
Activities that require minimal concentration
How can endometritis be prevented according to the text?
Using good aseptic technique during birth
How can one-on-one activities benefit a depressed patient according to the text?
They lower anxiety levels
What is the role of networking opportunities for a patient suffering from postpartum depression?
To provide support and connections
How can engaging with local self-help organizations benefit a depressed patient?
By providing significant support and insight
What can the nurse do regarding ineffective social patterns learned within a patient's family?
Implement change interventions
What is a recommended strategy to empower the patient's coping mechanisms?
Boost the patient's self-esteem
Why is it crucial to encourage the patient to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) independently?
To instill coping mechanisms
What may a patient with Postpartal Psychosis do in terms of her perception of reality?
Deny having a child when presented with the infant
Why is it important to focus on a patient's strengths in managing mental illness?
To boost their self-esteem and empowerment
What is a common symptom of Postpartal Psychosis?
Denying reality
Why should a woman with Postpartal Psychosis not be left alone with her infant?
To prevent harm to the infant due to the woman's distorted perception
What is recommended for a mother with a postpartal infection involving drainage when rooming-in with her newborn?
Wash her hands thoroughly before holding her infant
In case the woman has a high fever due to a postpartal infection, what may happen to breast milk?
It may be deficient
In what situation would it be harmful for an infant if the mother continued to nurse during a postpartal infection?
When the mother is receiving harmful medication passed through breast milk
How should a woman maintain milk production if she is unable to nurse her baby temporarily?
Manually express or pump milk
What is recommended if the mother is too ill to nurse her baby during a postpartal infection?
Feeding the baby with supplementary milk formula
What should be done if it appears that a postpartal infection will last a long time in relation to breastfeeding?
Choose to discontinue breastfeeding
Test your knowledge on birth positions and preventive measures to reduce the risk of complications. Learn about the importance of side lying or back-lying positions, adequate hydration, avoiding constricting clothing, and early ambulation post-birth.
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