Lochia Care After Childbirth

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What is the purpose of perineal care?

To monitor for abnormal bleeding

To promote healing and reduce discomfort (correct)

To promote breastfeeding

To reduce postpartum pain

What is the duration of lochia after childbirth?

4-6 weeks (correct)

2-4 weeks

6-8 weeks

8-10 weeks

What type of lochia is characterized as red, heavy, and bloody?

Lochia cruenta

Lochia alba

Lochia rubra (correct)

Lochia serosa

What is the main benefit of breastfeeding support?

It promotes bonding and nutrition for the baby Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of pain management in postpartum care?

To alleviate pain and discomfort Signup and view all the answers

What is the main change that occurs in the uterus during the puerperium?

It returns to pre-pregnancy size Signup and view all the answers

What is the main change that occurs in the hormone levels during the puerperium?

Estrogen and progesterone levels decrease Signup and view all the answers

What is the main change that occurs in the cardiovascular system during the puerperium?

Blood pressure decreases Signup and view all the answers

During a cervical examination of a puerpera who delivered one week ago, her cervix will

Admits two fingers Signup and view all the answers

A practicing midwife educates a breastfeeding mother that lochia alba contains all the following except

Pathogens Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hormones initiates the let down reflex during breastfeeding?

Oxytocin Signup and view all the answers

The way a new mother feels about herself and her baby during puerperium which may affect her behaviors and adaptation to parenting is termed as

Maternal self-image Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is released in the lungs to aid in reducing the surface tension of the alveolar sacs?

Surfactant Signup and view all the answers

The period following childbirth during which the body tissues, especially the pelvic organs reverting back to the pre-pregnant state both anatomically and physiologically is known as

Puerperium Signup and view all the answers

Which of these reproductive organs and/or accessories do not undergo retrogressive changes after the delivery of baby?

Mammary glands Signup and view all the answers

A midwife educating puerperal women will assert which of the following organs show features of activity after delivery?

Breasts Signup and view all the answers

A woman who just delivered is worried that her reproductive organs have increased in size. The midwife assured her that they will revert back approximately to the state as they were before pregnancy. This is termed

Involution Signup and view all the answers

A client delivered a severely asphyxiated baby. After resuscitation, the midwife at the labour ward referred the baby to a facility with a neonatal intensive care unit for continuity of care. The midwife is applying the respectful maternity care charter client right to...

the highest attainable level of health care Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an indication that the uterus is healing and returning to its pre-pregnancy state?

Involution Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are the causes of after pain in puerperium?

I & II Signup and view all the answers

When the newborn loses heat through water from the skin and respiratory tract, it is known as

Evaporation Signup and view all the answers

When the newborn loses heat through contact with mattresses and scales that are cold, it is known as

Conduction Signup and view all the answers

During delivery, the attending midwife can prevent heat loss by convection in the neonate by

Removing wet towels quickly following birth Signup and view all the answers

Midwives in keeping the neonate safe and healthy have the responsibility of preventing heat loss through evaporation by

Warming all surfaces that the baby is likely to come in contact with Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cannot be identified as an aspect of the nervous system that maintains the temperature within narrow set limits of 36.5--37.5°C in the newborn?

Cerebral cortex Signup and view all the answers

Which of the medications when given to the pregnant woman will not interfere in the thermoregulation of the newborn?

Anti-emetics Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of chlorhexidine?

Slow-acting Signup and view all the answers

A puerperal woman is yet to be examined by the midwife at the postnatal clinic. What sign will she use or perform to identify or diagnose deep vein thrombosis when examining the puerperal woman?

Homan Signup and view all the answers

The milk released at the beginning of each breastfeeding containing a high percentage of water, protein and vitamins is

Colostrum Signup and view all the answers

The entire endometrium is restored by the _____ day except at the placental site.

15^th^ Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does not inhibit the production of milk?

Hormonal imbalance Signup and view all the answers

What should be of priority to the midwife when she is about to give vitamin K to a male neonate just after delivery?

Check maternal records for G6pd status Signup and view all the answers