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What is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage?
What is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage?
- Placental fragments
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation
- Uterine atony (correct)
- Postpartum depression
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for uterine atony?
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for uterine atony?
- Multiple gestation (correct)
- Placental abruption
- Preeclampsia
- Gestational diabetes
What is the primary nursing intervention for uterine atony?
What is the primary nursing intervention for uterine atony?
- Apply ice packs to the abdomen
- Perform fundal massage (correct)
- Encourage deep breathing exercises
- Administer oxytocin
Which of the following complications is associated with the postpartum period?
Which of the following complications is associated with the postpartum period?
What is the primary cause of postpartum thrombophlebitis?
What is the primary cause of postpartum thrombophlebitis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for postpartum pulmonary embolism?
Which of the following is a risk factor for postpartum pulmonary embolism?
What is the immediate action of Oxytocin when administered intravenously?
What is the immediate action of Oxytocin when administered intravenously?
What should be given as a second possibility if Oxytocin is not effective at maintaining tone?
What should be given as a second possibility if Oxytocin is not effective at maintaining tone?
What is one of the primary causes of mortality associated with childbearing?
What is one of the primary causes of mortality associated with childbearing?
What is the maximum blood loss considered normal for a vaginal birth?
What is the maximum blood loss considered normal for a vaginal birth?
What is the maximum blood loss considered normal for a cesarean section?
What is the maximum blood loss considered normal for a cesarean section?
What is the purpose of elevating the woman's lower extremities when dealing with postpartum hemorrhage?
What is the purpose of elevating the woman's lower extremities when dealing with postpartum hemorrhage?
What is the infection of the endometrium known as?
What is the infection of the endometrium known as?
Which condition refers to the incomplete return of the uterus to its prepregnant size and shape?
Which condition refers to the incomplete return of the uterus to its prepregnant size and shape?
What causes a deficiency in clotting ability due to vascular injury?
What causes a deficiency in clotting ability due to vascular injury?
Which term refers to the collection of blood in the subcutaneous layer of tissue of the perineum?
Which term refers to the collection of blood in the subcutaneous layer of tissue of the perineum?
What is the obstruction of the pulmonary artery by a blood clot called?
What is the obstruction of the pulmonary artery by a blood clot called?
Which infection involves inflammation with the formation of blood clots?
Which infection involves inflammation with the formation of blood clots?
What is the primary cause of cervical lacerations during childbirth?
What is the primary cause of cervical lacerations during childbirth?
What is the characteristic of a third-degree cervical laceration?
What is the characteristic of a third-degree cervical laceration?
What is the primary concern with retained placental fragments?
What is the primary concern with retained placental fragments?
What is the recommended treatment for a first-degree cervical laceration?
What is the recommended treatment for a first-degree cervical laceration?
What is the primary distinguishing feature of cervical lacerations compared to other types of birth canal tears?
What is the primary distinguishing feature of cervical lacerations compared to other types of birth canal tears?
What is the recommended treatment for retained placental fragments?
What is the recommended treatment for retained placental fragments?
What are the common symptoms associated with thrombophlebitis?
What are the common symptoms associated with thrombophlebitis?
Why should the skin over a clotted area not be massaged?
Why should the skin over a clotted area not be massaged?
What is the classification of thrombophlebitis based on the location of the veins involved?
What is the classification of thrombophlebitis based on the location of the veins involved?
What factor contributes to the development of pelvic thrombophlebitis in the postpartum period?
What factor contributes to the development of pelvic thrombophlebitis in the postpartum period?
What is a recommended therapeutic management strategy for individuals with preexistent obesity and pregnancy weight gain?
What is a recommended therapeutic management strategy for individuals with preexistent obesity and pregnancy weight gain?
What type of veins are involved in femoral thrombophlebitis?
What type of veins are involved in femoral thrombophlebitis?
