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What is the name of the lochia that occurs 3-10 days postpartum and consists of old blood, serum, leukocytes, and tissue?
What is the name of the lochia that occurs 3-10 days postpartum and consists of old blood, serum, leukocytes, and tissue?
- Lochia rubra
- Lochia alba
- Lochia vera
- Lochia serosa (correct)
Which factor causes the persistence (stability) of lochia rubra?
Which factor causes the persistence (stability) of lochia rubra?
- Endometritis
- Retained placental pieces (correct)
- Use of pitocin
- Cervical lacerations
What may lead to the formation of a postpartum ulcer if not properly mended by sutures?
What may lead to the formation of a postpartum ulcer if not properly mended by sutures?
- Formation of piles
- Frank lacerations on perineum (correct)
- Presence of hemorrhoids
- Minute lacerations on vulva
What indicates infection in the context of lochia postpartum?
What indicates infection in the context of lochia postpartum?
After how many postpartum weeks do hemorrhoids commonly decrease in size?
After how many postpartum weeks do hemorrhoids commonly decrease in size?
What is typically associated with itching, discomfort, and bright red bleeding with defecation postpartum?
What is typically associated with itching, discomfort, and bright red bleeding with defecation postpartum?
Which component may cause the presence of mucus in lochia postpartum?
Which component may cause the presence of mucus in lochia postpartum?
What occurs within 2-3 days postpartum related to the cervix?
What occurs within 2-3 days postpartum related to the cervix?
What is initially seen associated with vulva immediately after labor?
What is initially seen associated with vulva immediately after labor?
What component may cause the formation of a postpartum ulcer if not properly managed?
What component may cause the formation of a postpartum ulcer if not properly managed?
