Puerperal Sepsis Complications and Symptoms

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What is the recommended preventive measure for women undergoing cesarean section to reduce the risk of puerperal sepsis?

Applying antiseptic cream on the incision site

Administering a preventive dose of antibiotics like ampicillin (correct)

Performing regular post-operative check-ups

Using sterile gloves during the procedure

What is the most common type of infection associated with puerperal sepsis?

Skin infection at the incision site

Respiratory tract infection

Infection of the uterus and surrounding tissues (correct)

Urinary tract infection

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for puerperal sepsis?

Prolonged labor

Regular prenatal check-ups (correct)

Premature rupture of membranes

Presence of group B streptococcus in the vagina

How is established puerperal sepsis typically treated?

Oral antibiotics for mild cases, intravenous antibiotics for severe cases Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of puerperal infection?

Raw surface of the interior of the uterus after separation of the placenta Signup and view all the answers

Which organism commonly produces puerperal infection?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs and symptoms of puerperal sepsis?

Fever greater than 38.0 °C (100.4 °F) and chills, lower abdominal pain, and possibly bad smelling vaginal discharge Signup and view all the answers

What are the risk factors for urinary tract infections?

Multiple catheterization during labor, multiple vaginal examinations during labor, and untreated bacteriurea Signup and view all the answers

Which condition has risk factors including prolonged membrane rupture and instrumental deliveries?

Endometritis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of fever following delivery other than puerperal sepsis?

Respiratory cause, atelectasis, and pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

Puerperal Sepsis Complications and Symptoms

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Questions and Answers

What is the recommended preventive measure for women undergoing cesarean section to reduce the risk of puerperal sepsis?

What is the most common type of infection associated with puerperal sepsis?

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for puerperal sepsis?

How is established puerperal sepsis typically treated?

What is the most common cause of puerperal infection?

Which organism commonly produces puerperal infection?

What are the signs and symptoms of puerperal sepsis?

What are the risk factors for urinary tract infections?

Which condition has risk factors including prolonged membrane rupture and instrumental deliveries?

What is the main cause of fever following delivery other than puerperal sepsis?

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