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WorksheetsUNIT 5 ― Postpartum
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This term refers to the period of labor and delivery 2-3 hours immediately after the delivery of the placenta.
Stage 4 (Postpartum Recovery)
Puerperium
Fourth Trimester
Postpartum
This term refers to the period of pregnancy after childbirth.
Postpartum
Stage 4 (Postpartum Recovery)
Puerperium
Fourth Trimester
This term refers to the period after childbirth covering the first 6 weeks for physical, physiologic, and reproductive involution.
Puerperium
Fourth Trimester
Postpartum
Stage 4 (Postpartum Recovery)
This term refers to the period after childbirth covering the first 3 months for the complete recovery and adjustment (social, emotional, developmental) of the mother, baby, and family unit.
Fourth Trimester
Postpartum
Stage 4 (Postpartum Recovery)
Puerperium
The process wherein the mother's reproductive organs return to a nearly pre-pregnant state is __________?
Involution
Subinvolution
Evolution
Solution
Congratulation
INVOLUTION is typically considered complete by the end of __________?
6 weeks
6 hours
6 days
6 months
6 years
There are 4 PHASES OF POSTPARTUM. Which one is the first 24-72hrs considered as the most critical period immediately after birth when the most serious medical complications occur.
Acute 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Early 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Mid 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Late 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
There are 4 PHASES OF POSTPARTUM. Which one is the Day 2 - Week 6 considered as the recovery period where the main focus is on physical, physiologic, and reproductive involution.
Early 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Mid 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Late 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Acute 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
There are 4 PHASES OF POSTPARTUM. Which one is on Week 6 - Month 6 considered as the extended recovery period where the mother typically begins to feel well enough to focus on restoring her energy, muscle strength , and general well being as the mother begins light exercise and returns to daily life.
Mid 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Late 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Acute 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Early 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
There are 4 PHASES OF POSTPARTUM. Which one is on Month 6 - Year 1+ considered as the final recovery period focusing on achieving full physical/mental well-being and long-term adaptation to motherhood.
Late 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Acute 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Early 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Mid 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
This s a technique used to remember the essential components of a comprehensive postpartum maternal assessment.
(a)
This is the first form of breastmilk produced by the mammary glands.
Colostrum
Transitional 𝙼𝚒𝚕𝚔
Mature 𝙼𝚒𝚕𝚔
This breastmilk begins production during pregnancy (as early as 12th-18th week) and lasts for the first 5 days.
Colostrum
Transitional 𝙼𝚒𝚕𝚔
Mature 𝙼𝚒𝚕𝚔
This is the type of breastmilk at Day 5-14.
Transitional 𝙼𝚒𝚕𝚔
Mature 𝙼𝚒𝚕𝚔
Colostrum
This is the type of breastmilk at Day 14 and onwards.
Mature 𝙼𝚒𝚕𝚔
Colostrum
Transitional 𝙼𝚒𝚕𝚔
The production is colostrum starts when?
12-18 weeks AOG
Immediately after childbirth
During Labor & Delivery
As soon as the newborn sucks for the first breastmilk
COLOSTRUM is the type of breastmilk present @ __________.
12-18 weeks AOG to Day 5 post-delivery
Day 5-14
Day 14 onwards
TRANSITIONAL MILK is the type of breastmilk present @ __________.
Day 5-14
Day 14 onwards
12-18 weeks AOG to Day 5 post-delivery
MATURE MILK is the type of breastmilk present @ __________.
Day 14 onwards
12-18 weeks AOG to Day 5 post-delivery
Day 5-14
The most abundant immunoglobulin in colostrum.
IgA
IgG
IgM
IgE
IgD
The only immunoglobulin transferred from the mother to the fetus via the uteroplacental circulation.
IgG
IgA
IgM
IgE
IgD
Which is the only immunoglobulin that can cross the placenta?
IgG
IgA
IgM
IgE
IgD
What type of immunity is received by a neonate when IgA is transfered via colostrum?
Passive Natural Immunity
Passive Artificial Immunity
Active Natural Immunity
Active Artificial Immunity
What type of immunity is received by a fetus when IgG is transferred via uteroplacental circulation?
Passive Natural Immunity
Passive Artificial Immunity
Active Natural Immunity
Active Artificial Immunity
What type of immunity is received by a neonate when IgA is transferred via colostrum?
Naturally-acquired Passive Immunity
Artificially-acquired Passive Immunity
Naturally-acquired Active Immunity
Artificially-acquired Active Immunity
What type of immunity is received by a fetus when IgG is transferred via uteroplacental circulation?
Naturally-acquired Passive Immunity
Artificially-acquired Passive Immunity
Naturally-acquired Active Immunity
Artificially-acquired Active Immunity
The hormone responsible for milk production.
Prolactin
Oxytocin
The hormone responsible for milk ejection.
Oxytocin
Prolactin
Prolactin is produced by?
Anterior Pituitary Gland
Posterior Pituitary Gland
Hypothalamus
Uterus
Mammary Gland
What is produced by Hypothalamus to start the production of milk?
Prolactin Releasing Hormone
Prolactin
What is produced by Anterior Pituitary Gland to stimulate the mammary gland to produce milk?
Prolactin
Prolactin Releasing Hormone
Oxytocin is produced by?
Hypothalamus
Posterior Pituitary Gland
Anterior Pituitary Gland
Uterus
Mammary Gland
Oxytocin is released by?
Posterior Pituitary Gland
Anterior Pituitary Gland
Hypothalamus
Uterus
Mammary Gland
High levels of PROLACTIN directly inhibit the release of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus. When breastfeeding, ovulation is delayed by as much as __________.
4-6 months
4-6 weeks
High levels of PROLACTIN directly inhibit the release of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus. When not breastfeeding, ovulation returns as soon as __________.
4-6 weeks
4-6 months
What is the normal and desired firmness of the uterus post-delivery?
FIRM (𝙷𝙰𝚁𝙳)
BOGGY (𝚂𝙾𝙵𝚃)
What does a FIRM (𝙷𝙰𝚁𝙳) uterus indicates post-delivery?
It is contracting well / undergoing involution as it should.
It is not contracting / not undergoing involution as it should.
What does a BOGGY (𝚂𝙾𝙵𝚃) uterus indicates post-delivery?
It is not contracting / not undergoing involution as it should.
It is contracting well / undergoing involution as it should.
The POSITION of the uterus post-delivery is?
At the midline.
Deviated to the right.
Deviated to the left.
The FUNDAL HEIGHT of the uterus post-delivery is?
At the level of the umbilicus.
At the level of the xiphoid process.
At the level of the symphysis pubis.
At the level that is midway between the umbilicus and xiphoid process.
At the level that is midway between the umbilicus and symphysis pubis.
Post-delivery, the fundus is expected to descend by approximately __________. [𝚂𝙰𝚃𝙰]
1 cm/day
1 fingerbreadth/day
2 cm/day
2 fingerbreadths/day
Post-delivery, the fundus is expected to descend by approximately __________.
1 cm/day
0.5 cm/day
1.5 cm/day
2 cm/day
Post-delivery, the fundus is expected to descend by approximately __________.
1 fingerbreadth/day
0.5 fingerbreadth/day
1.5 fingerbreadth/day
2 fingerbreadths/day
The fundal height is expected to be __________ the level of the umbilicus 24 hrs after childbirth.
1 cm below
1 cm above
2 cm below
2 cm above
The fundal height is expected to be __________ the level of the umbilicus 48 hrs after childbirth.
2 cm below
1 cm below
3 cm below
1 cm above
2 cm above
The fundal height is expected to be __________ the level of the umbilicus 72 hrs after childbirth.
3 cm below
2 cm below
2 cm above
3 cm above
By approximately __________ postpartum, the uterus should have returned to nearly its normal, pre-pregnant size and weight.
6 weeks
6 hours
6 days
6 months
Which uterotonic is the DOC for preventing and controlling Postpartum Hemorrhage?
Methylergonovine maleate (Methergine)
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
Prostaglandins (Misoprostol)
When doing a postpartum fundal massage, which hand is used to massage the fundus until it becomes firm?
Dominant Hand
Non-dominant Hand
Right Hand
Left Hand
When doing a postpartum fundal massage, which hand placed on the lower portion of the abdomen, supporting the base of the uterus?
Non-dominant Hand
Dominant Hand
Right Hand
Left Hand
Which one is the correct sequence of LOCHIA occurrence?
Rubra > Serosa > Alba
Serosa > Alba > Rubra
Alba > Rubra > Serosa
Rubra > Alba > Serosa
Serosa > Rubra > Alba
Which lochia is bright red or dark red?
Lochia Rubra
Lochia Serosa
Lochia Alba
Which lochia is pinkish-brown or musty?
Lochia Serosa
Lochia Alba
Lochia Rubra
Which lochia is yellowish-white?
Lochia Alba
Lochia Rubra
Lochia Serosa
LOCHIA RUBRA is expected at which days post-delivery?
Day 1-4
Day 4-10
Day 10-Week 6
LOCHIA ALBA is expected at which days post-delivery?
Day 10-Week 6
Day 1-4
Day 4-10
LOCHIA SEROSA is expected at which days post-delivery?
Day 4-10
Day 10-Week 6
Day 1-4
What is the main component of LOCHIA RUBRA?
Blood
Serous Fluid
WBC
What is the main component of LOCHIA SEROSA?
Serous Fluid
WBC
Blood
What is the main component of LOCHIA ALBA?
WBC
Blood
Serous Fluid
The __________ appearance of the the opening of the cervix is the classic anatomical change that occurs after a vaginal delivery. Healthcare provider can visually determine if a woman has had a vaginal birth because of this.
Horizontal, slit-like
Vertical, slit-like
Dilated
Non-dilated
This is a tool used in obstetrics to assess the healing of a wound, most commonly an episiotomy or perineal laceration after childbirth.
(a)
In REEDA Scoring Scale, the "R" stands for?
(a)
In REEDA Scoring Scale, the "E" (which also means swelling) stands for?
(a)
In REEDA Scoring Scale, the "E" (which also means bruising) stands for?
(a)
In REEDA Scoring Scale, the "D" (which also means discharge) stands for?
(a)
In REEDA Scoring Scale, the "A" stands for?
(a)
In the context of the REEDA Scoring Scale for wound assessment, what does a total score of 0 indicate?
Excellent Healing / No Inflammation or Infection
Mild Inflammation or Infection
Moderate Inflammation or Infection
Severe Inflammation or Infection
In the context of the REEDA Scoring Scale for wound assessment, what does a total score of 1-5 indicate?
Mild Inflammation or Infection
Moderate Inflammation or Infection
Severe Inflammation or Infection
Excellent Healing / No Inflammation or Infection
In the context of the REEDA Scoring Scale for wound assessment, what does a total score of 6-10 indicate?
Moderate Inflammation or Infection
Severe Inflammation or Infection
Excellent Healing / No Inflammation or Infection
Mild Inflammation or Infection
In the context of the REEDA Scoring Scale for wound assessment, what does a total score of 11-15 indicate?
Severe Inflammation or Infection
Excellent Healing / No Inflammation or Infection
Mild Inflammation or Infection
Moderate Inflammation or Infection
Which one is the hallmark sign of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
Homan's Sign
Hegar's Sign
Chadwick's Sign
Goodell's Sign
Homan's Sign is a clinical test for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) that involves pain in the (a) upon forced dorsiflexion of the foot.
Homan's Sign is a clinical test for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) that involves pain in the calf upon forced __________ of the foot.
Dorsiflexion
Plantarflexion
Homan's Sign is a clinical test for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) that involves pain in the (a) upon forced dorsiflexion of the foot.
These are 3 broad categories of factors that are thought to contribute to thrombosis, particularly deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
(a)
There are 3 PHASES ᴏғ POSTPARTUM ADAPTATION. The focus of the mother in this phase is SELF, PHYSICAL RECOVERY, & IMMEDIATE NEEDS (like eating, sleeping, and pain relief).
Takin-In 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Taking-Hold 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Letting-Go 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
There are 3 PHASES ᴏғ POSTPARTUM ADAPTATION. The focus of the mother in this phase is ACTIVE NEWBORN CARE & COMPETENCE.
Taking-Hold 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Letting-Go 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Takin-In 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
There are 3 PHASES ᴏғ POSTPARTUM ADAPTATION. The focus of the mother in this phase is NEW FAMILY UNIT & ROLE INTEGRATION.
Letting-Go 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Takin-In 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Taking-Hold 𝙿𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚎
Which one best describes TAKING-IN PHASE?
The mother is focused primarily on herself, her needs, and her birth experience.
The mother shifts her focus from her own needs to the active care of her infant and regaining control over her bodily functions.
The mother moves beyond the reality of the baby and begins adjusting to the new family unit.
Which one best describes TAKING-HOLD PHASE?
The mother shifts her focus from her own needs to the active care of her infant and regaining control over her bodily functions.
The mother moves beyond the reality of the baby and begins adjusting to the new family unit.
The mother is focused primarily on herself, her needs, and her birth experience.
Which one best describes LETTING-GO PHASE?
The mother moves beyond the reality of the baby and begins adjusting to the new family unit.
The mother is focused primarily on herself, her needs, and her birth experience.
The mother shifts her focus from her own needs to the active care of her infant and regaining control over her bodily functions.
This is the MOST COMMON postpartum psychiatric/mood disorder affecting 50% to 80% of mothers.
Postpartum Blues (𝚊𝚔𝚊 "Baby Blues")
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Postpartum Psychosis (PPP)
This is the LESS COMMON postpartum psychiatric/mood disorder affecting 10% to 15% of mothers.
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Postpartum Psychosis (PPP)
Postpartum Blues (𝚊𝚔𝚊 "Baby Blues")
This is the RAREST postpartum psychiatric/mood disorder affecting approximately 0.1% (1-2 per 1,000) of mothers.
Postpartum Psychosis (PPP)
Postpartum Blues (𝚊𝚔𝚊 "Baby Blues")
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
The postpartum mother said "I am Queen Elizabeth of England". This is...?
Delusion
Illusion
Hallucination
The postpartum mother said "The way to save my child from the incoming alien invasion is to kill him." This is...?
Delusion
Illusion
Hallucination
The postpartum mother said "Have you switched my baby? Why is she this ugly?" This is...?
Delusion
Illusion
Hallucination
The postpartum mother said "Have you switched my baby? Why is she this ugly?" This is...?
Delusion
Illusion
Hallucination
This occurs within the first 24 hours post-delivery.
Primary PPH
Secondary PPH
This occurs after 24 hours post-delivery.
Secondary PPH
Primary PPH
There are 4Ts THAT CAUSES PPH. Which one refers to the uterus failing to contract effectively after birth, leaving the blood vessels at the placental site open to bleed profusely.
Tone
Trauma
Tissue
Thrombin
There are 4Ts THAT CAUSES PPH. Which one refers to the damage to the uterus or vagina during delivery.
Trauma
Tissue
Thrombin
Tone
There are 4Ts THAT CAUSES PPH. Which one refers to fragments of the placenta or membranes being left behind in the uterus, preventing it from clamping down completely.
Tissue
Thrombin
Tone
Trauma
There are 4Ts THAT CAUSES PPH. Which one refers to the pre-existing blood clotting disorder of the mother wherein their blood lacks the ability to clot properly.
Thrombin
Tone
Trauma
Tissue
What is known as the UNIVERSAL DONOR blood type?
O(negative)
O(positive)
AB(positive)
AB(negative)
What is known as the UNIVERSAL RECIPIENT blood type?
AB(positive)
AB(negative)
O(positive)
O(negative)
This is a condition where the pituitary gland is damaged due to severe blood loss during or after childbirth.
Sheehan's Syndrome
Ed Sheeran's Syndrome
Sheena's Syndrome
Shairah's Syndrome
Sheehan's Syndrome = is a condition where the __________ is damaged due to severe blood loss during or after childbirth.
Pituitary Gland
Hypothalamus
Uterus
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
What is the common etiologic agent of ENDOMETRITIS?
Polymicrobial (E. coli, Group A & B Streptococci, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus, Bacteroides, Gardnerella vaginalis, etc.)
Staphylococcus aureus
Escherichia coli
What is the common etiologic agent of WOUND INFECTIONS?
Staphylococcus aureus
Escherichia coli
Polymicrobial (E. coli, Group A & B Streptococci, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus, Bacteroides, Gardnerella vaginalis, etc.)
What is the common etiologic agent of MASTITIS?
Staphylococcus aureus
Escherichia coli
Polymicrobial (E. coli, Group A & B Streptococci, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus, Bacteroides, Gardnerella vaginalis, etc.)
What is the common etiologic agent of UTI?
Escherichia coli
Polymicrobial (E. coli, Group A & B Streptococci, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus, Bacteroides, Gardnerella vaginalis, etc.)
Staphylococcus aureus
