Postpartum Infection: Puerperal Infection Overview

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What is the purpose of REEDA in assessing episiotomy wound healing?

To measure postpartum weight loss

To assess for signs of inflammation and infection (correct)

To monitor blood pressure levels

To evaluate fetal heart rate

What is the recommended management approach for peritonitis?

Applying ice packs to the perineum

Increasing physical activity levels

Administering systemic or topical antibiotics (correct)

Prescribing antifungal creams

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with peritonitis?

Fever

Purulent drainage at the suture site

Inflammation in the suture line

Pain in the suture line (correct)

How does the peritoneal fluid act in the peritoneal cavity?

It serves as a lubricant for abdominal organ movement Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to remove perineal sutures in the management of episiotomy wound healing?

To allow for drainage and prevent infection Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is NOT listed as a common cause of puerperal infections?

Candida albicans Signup and view all the answers

Which infection is specifically defined as an infection of the endometrium?

Endometritis Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT listed as a risk factor for developing endometritis?

HIV infection Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the management strategies for puerperal infections mentioned in the text?

Use of appropriate antibiotics after culture and sensitivity testing Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with endometritis according to the text?

Sudden weight loss Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential portal of bacterial invasion in the context of perineal infections?

Suture line from an episiotomy or laceration repair Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major causes of death from puerperal infection?

Peritonitis Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the abdomen may develop an abscess due to gravity causing infected material to localize there?

Cul-de-sac of Douglas Signup and view all the answers

What symptom of peritonitis is often one of the first to occur and indicates a rigid abdomen?

Vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of mastitis in nursing mothers?

Cracked and fissured nipples Signup and view all the answers

How can peritonitis interfere with future fertility?

Leaving scarring and adhesions Signup and view all the answers

What intervention may be necessary for paralytic ileus accompanying peritonitis?

Insertion of a nasogastric tube Signup and view all the answers

What type of mastitis is characterized by an infection in the milk ducts due to bacteria breaking through the skin?

Lactational mastitis Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria is most commonly associated with lactational mastitis?

Staphylococcus aureus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of lactational mastitis?

Nipple discharge Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following measures is NOT recommended to prevent cracked and fissured nipples during breastfeeding?

Applying petroleum jelly to soften nipples daily Signup and view all the answers

If a breastfeeding woman has one cracked and one well nipple, what is the recommended approach?

Begin breastfeeding on the well nipple Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common risk factor for the development of thrombophlebitis during the postpartal period?

Dilatation of lower extremity veins Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the LEAST common sign or symptom of deep vein thrombosis?

Decreased pain when walking Signup and view all the answers

A patient presents with redness, warmth, swelling, tenderness, and pain along a vein. Which type of thrombophlebitis is this most likely to be?

Superficial vein disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between superficial vein disease and deep vein thrombosis?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the MOST effective management strategy for thrombophlebitis during the postpartal period?

Antibiotics Signup and view all the answers