22 Questions
Which medication is used to prevent and treat pulmonary embolism and thrombosis in postpartum women?
Heparin sodium injection
What is the recommended administration route for heparin in postpartum women?
Subcutaneous (SQ) injection into the abdomen
What is the purpose of warfarin sodium in postpartum care?
To interfere with hepatic synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors
What should the nurse assess in a postpartum woman receiving anticoagulant therapy?
Color and amount of lochia and observe for bleeding
Which of the following is a common postpartum complication that may require a D&C (dilation and curettage) procedure?
Uterine atony
What is the primary nursing intervention for a postpartum woman with myometritis (uterine infection)?
Administer prescribed antibiotics
Which bacteria is commonly associated with mastitis in breastfeeding women?
Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after delivery?
Wearing loose, non-constrictive clothing
What is the recommended nursing management for a patient with mastitis?
Apply warm compresses, provide analgesics, and assess uterine involution
Which of the following is a potential complication of a cesarean delivery?
All of the above
What is the recommended nursing intervention for a patient at risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after delivery?
Apply antiembolism stockings before ambulation
Which of the following is a potential sign or symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
All of the above
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for puerperal infection?
All of the above
Which of the following is a diagnostic finding for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
All of the above
Which of the following is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after childbirth?
All of the above
Which of the following is a characteristic assessment finding for myometritis, an infection of the uterine muscle?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a common causative agent for puerperal infection?
$\text{Mycobacterium tuberculosis}$
What is the recommended medical management for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after childbirth?
All of the above
Which of the following is a characteristic assessment finding for endometritis, an infection of the uterine lining?
All of the above
Which of the following is a risk factor for thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis after childbirth?
All of the above
Which of the following is a nursing management strategy for endometritis?
All of the above
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for mastitis, an infection of the breast tissue?
All of the above
Learn about the nursing management of breast inflammation, including the use of antiembolism stockings, causes such as infection or milk stasis, and assessment of risk factors. This quiz covers post-acute care for patients experiencing breast tissue inflammation.
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