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What is the primary composition of lochia rubra?
What is the primary composition of lochia rubra?
During which stage of lochia is the discharge pinkish in color?
During which stage of lochia is the discharge pinkish in color?
Which of the following is a key sign of lacerations leading to early postpartum hemorrhage?
Which of the following is a key sign of lacerations leading to early postpartum hemorrhage?
How long does lochia alba last after childbirth?
How long does lochia alba last after childbirth?
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What symptom can be associated with uterine atony?
What symptom can be associated with uterine atony?
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In the context of hematoma, what color is the blood that often emerges?
In the context of hematoma, what color is the blood that often emerges?
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What volume of lochia corresponds with a large blood stain greater than 6 inches?
What volume of lochia corresponds with a large blood stain greater than 6 inches?
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What condition is characterized by a soft, high uterine fundus and heavy lochia, possibly with large clots?
What condition is characterized by a soft, high uterine fundus and heavy lochia, possibly with large clots?
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What color is lochia alba typically described as?
What color is lochia alba typically described as?
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What might indicate signs of hypovolemic shock in the context of postpartum hemorrhage?
What might indicate signs of hypovolemic shock in the context of postpartum hemorrhage?
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Study Notes
Lochia
- Lochia is the discharge after childbirth
- Lochia rubra: red discharge, mostly blood, lasts 3 days
- Lochia serosa: pinkish discharge, blood and mucus, lasts 3-10 days
- Lochia alba: mostly mucus, clear/colorless/white, lasts 10-21 days
Postpartum Hemorrhage
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Types of early postpartum hemorrhage:
- Uterine atony: soft, high fundus, difficult to feel through abdominal wall, heavy lochia or large clots, bladder distention, high uterus usually displaced to one side. Possible signs of hypovolemic shock
- Lacerations: continuous trickle of blood, brighter than normal lochia, firm fundus
- Hematoma: soft, high, potentially difficult to feel through woman's abdominal wall, heavy lochia, often with large clots or sometimes a persistent moderate flow, bladder distention, high uterus usually displaced to one side, Possible signs of hypovolemic shock.
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Signs and Symptoms of hypovolemic shock:
- Tachycardia (fast heart rate)
- Pale skin
- Confusion
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Explore the crucial aspects of lochia and postpartum hemorrhage in this informative quiz. Understand the different stages of lochia, signs of postpartum hemorrhage, and recognize the symptoms of hypovolemic shock. Perfect for nursing students and healthcare professionals.
