CMN568 / CMN 568 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Intro to Family NP Unit 6 Exam Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – South Alabama
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a gush of fluid from vagina or watery vaginal discharge, absence of active labor is
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premature rupture of membranes
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how to diagnose premature rupture of membranes
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pooling in posterior fornix positive nitrazine test-paper (pH 7.0 - 7.25) turns blue ferning-fluid from posterior fornix air dries on slide and forms fern like crystals
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Management of premature rupture of membranes
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presence of chorioamnionitis, need IV abx, requires delivery at any age
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preterm labor (labor after 20wks before 37wks) management
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steroids, beta mimetics, mag. sulfate, CCB, prostaglandin synthase inhibitors <20 wks = pre-viable >34/37 = good chance of survival
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if a patient c/o after pains, malodorous lochia, low grade fever or general fatigue 2 weeks or more after delivery then
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postpartum hemorrhage, get a transvaginal u/s to detect uterine contents
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malaise, fever, tachycardia, abd ain, malodorous lochia, SUBINVOLUTION is
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endometritis. 2 / 3
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Tx of Postpartum Hemorrhage
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IM oxytocin and/or Methergine with antibiotics
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Tx for Endometritis
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clindamycin and gentamycin IV
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Risk factors for Mastitis
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cracked nipples underwire bras stress fatigue postpartum depression
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