Postpartum Hemorrhage and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy

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What is the primary intervention for excessive postpartum bleeding?

Replace fluids intravenously

Perform a bimanual massage (correct)

Administer blood products

Encourage frequent voiding

Which of the following assessments is most important during an acute postpartum hemorrhage episode?

Monitoring vital signs

Checking fundal tone and placement

Assessing level of consciousness

All of the above (correct)

What is the purpose of elevating the client's legs during postpartum hemorrhage?

To improve venous return and blood pressure (correct)

To prevent blood clots

To facilitate bimanual massage

To assist with voiding

Which of the following interventions may be necessary if postpartum hemorrhage persists?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected appearance of lochia in an uncomplicated postpartum period?

Red, moderate in amount, with clots up to the size of a quarter Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a nursing responsibility during postpartum hemorrhage?

Performing bimanual massage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC)?

Gestational diabetes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about subinvolution is true?

It is commonly diagnosed during the postpartum exam at 4 to 6 weeks after childbirth. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a nursing priority when assessing a client for postpartum hemorrhage?

Calculating the client's body mass index (BMI) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about postpartum hemorrhage is true?

Vaginal lacerations can occur in the presence of a firm uterus. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential initial nursing intervention for postpartum hemorrhage?

Massaging the uterus gently but firmly Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about postpartum hemorrhage is false?

Postpartum hemorrhage only occurs immediately after childbirth and not in the late postpartum period. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a predisposing factor for postpartal urinary retention?

Decreased bladder sensitivity from stretching or trauma Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary contributing factor for thromboembolitic disorders in the postpartal period?

Increased amount of blood clotting factors Signup and view all the answers

Which type of thromboembolic disorder is more common after a cesarean birth?

Septic pelvic thrombophlebitis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a predisposing factor for thromboembolitic disorders in the postpartal period?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the postpartal period?

Edema of the ankle and leg Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about septic pelvic thrombophlebitis is true?

It is characterized by abdominal or flank pain with guarding Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nursing interventions is recommended for women with varicosities during the postpartal period?

Evaluate the need for support hose Signup and view all the answers

What is a common sign of pulmonary embolism that may result from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or septic pelvic thrombophlebitis?

Both dyspnea and chest pain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a priority nursing diagnosis for a woman with a thromboembolic disorder in the postpartal period?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended nursing intervention for monitoring a woman diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the postpartal period?

Monitor for signs of pulmonary embolism Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary intervention for excessive postpartum bleeding?

Which of the following assessments is most important during an acute postpartum hemorrhage episode?

What is the purpose of elevating the client's legs during postpartum hemorrhage?

Which of the following interventions may be necessary if postpartum hemorrhage persists?

What is the expected appearance of lochia in an uncomplicated postpartum period?

Which of the following is NOT a nursing responsibility during postpartum hemorrhage?

Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC)?

Which of the following statements about subinvolution is true?

Which of the following is NOT a nursing priority when assessing a client for postpartum hemorrhage?

Which of the following statements about postpartum hemorrhage is true?

Which of the following is a potential initial nursing intervention for postpartum hemorrhage?

Which of the following statements about postpartum hemorrhage is false?

Which of the following is a predisposing factor for postpartal urinary retention?

What is the primary contributing factor for thromboembolitic disorders in the postpartal period?

Which type of thromboembolic disorder is more common after a cesarean birth?

Which of the following is a predisposing factor for thromboembolitic disorders in the postpartal period?

What is a common symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the postpartal period?

Which of the following statements about septic pelvic thrombophlebitis is true?

Which of the following nursing interventions is recommended for women with varicosities during the postpartal period?

What is a common sign of pulmonary embolism that may result from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or septic pelvic thrombophlebitis?

Which of the following is a priority nursing diagnosis for a woman with a thromboembolic disorder in the postpartal period?

What is the recommended nursing intervention for monitoring a woman diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the postpartal period?

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