Postpartum Fundal Assessment
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What is the name of the lochia that occurs 3-10 days postpartum and consists of old blood, serum, leukocytes, and tissue?

  • Lochia rubra
  • Lochia alba
  • Lochia vera
  • Lochia serosa (correct)
  • Which factor causes the persistence (stability) of lochia rubra?

  • Endometritis
  • Retained placental pieces (correct)
  • Use of pitocin
  • Cervical lacerations
  • What may lead to the formation of a postpartum ulcer if not properly mended by sutures?

  • Formation of piles
  • Frank lacerations on perineum (correct)
  • Presence of hemorrhoids
  • Minute lacerations on vulva
  • What indicates infection in the context of lochia postpartum?

    <p>Foul odor of lochia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After how many postpartum weeks do hemorrhoids commonly decrease in size?

    <p>4-6 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically associated with itching, discomfort, and bright red bleeding with defecation postpartum?

    <p>Hemorrhoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component may cause the presence of mucus in lochia postpartum?

    <p>Decidua</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs within 2-3 days postpartum related to the cervix?

    <p>Shortening, firming, and regaining its form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is initially seen associated with vulva immediately after labor?

    <p>Edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component may cause the formation of a postpartum ulcer if not properly managed?

    <p>Lacerations on perineum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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