Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is commonly defined as blood loss exceeding 500 milliliters (mL) following vaginal birth and 1000 mL following cesarean. Definitions vary, however, and diagnosis of PPH is subjective and often based on inaccurate estimates of blood loss.The combinations of ergometrine pl...
POSTPARTUM HAEMORRHAGE MCQ QUIZ
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
• 1.
To be considered a PPH, what would the estimated blood
loss have to be for a C-section?
o A.
< 550 ML
o B.
> 600 ML
o C.
> 1000 ML
o D.
< 900 ML
Correct Answer
C. > 1000 ML
Explanation
A PPH (postpartum hemorrhage) is defined as a blood loss of more
than 1000 mL after a C-section. This means that for a blood loss to
be considered a PPH, it would have to be greater than 1000 mL.
1
• 2.
What types of trauma during labour and birth would lead
to PPH risk?
o A.
Instrumental assisted birth (vacuum or forceps)
o B.
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