Problem
1) Identify the following 4 causes of post partum hemorrhage, including the assessment and nursing interventions for each.
a) Uterine atony
b) Lacerations
c) Retained placental fragments
d) Perineal hematomas
2) Define and briefly describe the following complications in the post-partum period.
a) Infection of the endometrium
b) Infection of the perineum
c) Thrombophlebitis
d) Mastitis
3) Discuss urinary retention as a complication, including causes, assessment and management.
4) Compare post partum blues, depression and psychosis.
5) Define the following terms:
a) Small for gestational age (SGA)
b) Large for gestational age (LGA)
c) Preterm infant
d) Post term infant
6) Define transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)
• Health Teaching
o Discuss the health teaching you would provide to a new mother regarding diet, rest and activity.
o Describe what health teaching is required by a couple regarding family planning and intercourse.
• Therapy and Meds
o Calculate the drip rate of an IV running by gravity at 150 ml/hr. The IV tubing has a drip factor of 15 gtts/ml.
o You are to administer Ampicillin 300 mg q8h. The vial provided by pharmacy is 500mg/2ml. Use the formula to calculate the amount (mls) you will be required to withdraw from the vial.