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What is the MAIN cause of maternal mortality due to postpartum hemorrhage?
What is the MAIN cause of maternal mortality due to postpartum hemorrhage?
- Uterine fibroid tumor
- Retained placental fragments and membranes
- Abruptio placentae
- Uterine atony (correct)
Which of the following is a key diagnostic finding for late postpartum hemorrhage?
Which of the following is a key diagnostic finding for late postpartum hemorrhage?
- Prolonged clotting times (correct)
- Delayed capillary refill
- Decreased urine output
- Rapid, shallow respirations
A patient presents with prolonged lochial discharge and a larger than normal, boggy uterus. What is the likely diagnosis?
A patient presents with prolonged lochial discharge and a larger than normal, boggy uterus. What is the likely diagnosis?
- Perineal infection
- Parametritis
- Endometritis
- Subinvolution of the uterus (correct)
Which of the following is a nursing intervention for postpartum hemorrhage?
Which of the following is a nursing intervention for postpartum hemorrhage?
Which of the following is a risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage?
Which of the following is a risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage?
What is the primary medical management for postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony?
What is the primary medical management for postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony?
What is the mechanism of action of heparin sodium injection in the context of postpartum complications?
What is the mechanism of action of heparin sodium injection in the context of postpartum complications?
Which medication should be administered as a 'piggy back' infusion according to the text?
Which medication should be administered as a 'piggy back' infusion according to the text?
Why is it advised to avoid estrogen or aspirin during anticoagulopathy treatment?
Why is it advised to avoid estrogen or aspirin during anticoagulopathy treatment?
What is the purpose of administering heparin SQ deep into the abdomen, as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of administering heparin SQ deep into the abdomen, as mentioned in the text?
Why is it important to keep protamine sulfate readily available during heparin therapy?
Why is it important to keep protamine sulfate readily available during heparin therapy?
What should be primarily assessed in a client receiving anticoagulants, as indicated in the text?
What should be primarily assessed in a client receiving anticoagulants, as indicated in the text?
What is the main purpose of methergine?
What is the main purpose of methergine?
What is the recommended route of administration for methergine in emergency situations?
What is the recommended route of administration for methergine in emergency situations?
What is a key instruction regarding the preparation of methergine for administration?
What is a key instruction regarding the preparation of methergine for administration?
Which factor is NOT listed as a predisposing factor for puerperal infection?
Which factor is NOT listed as a predisposing factor for puerperal infection?
What nursing intervention is crucial for a patient with parametritis?
What nursing intervention is crucial for a patient with parametritis?
Which sign/symptom is NOT typically associated with endometritis?
Which sign/symptom is NOT typically associated with endometritis?
What is a key diagnostic finding for thrombophlebitis?
What is a key diagnostic finding for thrombophlebitis?
'Payr's sign' is associated with which postpartum complication?
'Payr's sign' is associated with which postpartum complication?
'Rielander's sign' is a clinical indicator of which postpartum complication?
'Rielander's sign' is a clinical indicator of which postpartum complication?
'Warm or cool compresses' are commonly used in the treatment of which postpartum complication?
'Warm or cool compresses' are commonly used in the treatment of which postpartum complication?
