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What is the primary symptom that indicates an episiotomy wound is infected?
What is the primary symptom that indicates an episiotomy wound is infected?
- Pain and heat in the suture line
- Fever
- Purulent drainage from the suture line (correct)
- Inflammation in the suture line
What is the primary goal of management for an infected episiotomy wound?
What is the primary goal of management for an infected episiotomy wound?
- Encouraging the woman to rest in bed
- Administering systemic antibiotics
- Removing the perineal sutures to allow for drainage (correct)
- Applying a warm compress to the area
What is the REEDA acronym used for?
What is the REEDA acronym used for?
- To determine the cause of endometritis
- To assess episiotomy wound healing after vaginal delivery (correct)
- To manage an infected episiotomy wound
- To describe the symptoms of peritonitis
What is the purpose of the peritoneal cavity?
What is the purpose of the peritoneal cavity?
What is the definition of peritonitis?
What is the definition of peritonitis?
How does infection spread in peritonitis?
How does infection spread in peritonitis?
What is one of the gravest complications of childbearing and a major cause of death from puerperal infection?
What is one of the gravest complications of childbearing and a major cause of death from puerperal infection?
Why might a nasogastric tube be inserted in a patient with peritonitis?
Why might a nasogastric tube be inserted in a patient with peritonitis?
What is one of the first symptoms of peritonitis?
What is one of the first symptoms of peritonitis?
How can peritonitis affect future fertility in women?
How can peritonitis affect future fertility in women?
What is the most common cause of mastitis in nursing mothers?
What is the most common cause of mastitis in nursing mothers?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended management strategy for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the postpartum period?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended management strategy for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the postpartum period?
What is the antidote for warfarin therapy in the postpartum period?
What is the antidote for warfarin therapy in the postpartum period?
What is a potential complication of pelvic thrombophlebitis in the postpartum period?
What is a potential complication of pelvic thrombophlebitis in the postpartum period?
Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of pelvic thrombophlebitis in the postpartum period?
Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of pelvic thrombophlebitis in the postpartum period?
What is the purpose of using a moist, warm compress for the management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the postpartum period?
What is the purpose of using a moist, warm compress for the management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the postpartum period?
What should be done if a woman is on warfarin therapy during the postpartum period?
What should be done if a woman is on warfarin therapy during the postpartum period?
What is the theoretical state of the uterus during pregnancy?
What is the theoretical state of the uterus during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of puerperal infection?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of puerperal infection?
How can bacteria gain access to the uterus in endometritis?
How can bacteria gain access to the uterus in endometritis?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with endometritis?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with endometritis?
After a cesarean delivery, which infection is endometritis commonly associated with?
After a cesarean delivery, which infection is endometritis commonly associated with?
What acts as a portal of entry for bacterial invasion in perineal infections?
What acts as a portal of entry for bacterial invasion in perineal infections?
What is the most common type of mastitis described in the text?
What is the most common type of mastitis described in the text?
Which bacterium is mentioned as the most common cause of breast infection during breastfeeding?
Which bacterium is mentioned as the most common cause of breast infection during breastfeeding?
What is a symptom commonly associated with mastitis?
What is a symptom commonly associated with mastitis?
What preventive measure is suggested for cracked and fissured nipples?
What preventive measure is suggested for cracked and fissured nipples?
How should a woman position her baby to help prevent cracked and fissured nipples?
How should a woman position her baby to help prevent cracked and fissured nipples?
