Postpartum Hemorrhage Practice Questions Test 4 Latest Update Graded A+
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Postpartum Hemorrhage Practice
Questions Test 4 Latest Update
Graded A+
What is the primary cause of early postpartum hemorrhage?
- A) Uterine atony
- B) Placental abruption
- C) Lacerations
- D) Retained placenta
A) Uterine atony
*Rationale:* Uterine atony, or failure of the uterus ...
Postpartum Hemorrhage Practice
Questions Test 4 Latest Update
Graded A+
What is the primary cause of early postpartum hemorrhage?
- A) Uterine atony
- B) Placental abruption
- C) Lacerations
- D) Retained placenta
✔✔A) Uterine atony
*Rationale:* Uterine atony, or failure of the uterus to contract effectively after delivery, is the
most common cause of early postpartum hemorrhage.
How should a nurse respond if a patient exhibits signs of postpartum hemorrhage within the first
24 hours after delivery?
- A) Administer antibiotics
- B) Perform a manual examination of the uterus
- C) Increase fluid intake
- D) Provide analgesics only
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,✔✔B) Perform a manual examination of the uterus
*Rationale:* Performing a manual examination of the uterus helps assess uterine tone and
identify potential causes of hemorrhage.
What is a common sign of postpartum hemorrhage that a nurse should monitor for?
- A) Decreased blood pressure
- B) Increased urinary output
- C) Sudden onset of fever
- D) Foul-smelling lochia
✔✔A) Decreased blood pressure
*Rationale:* Decreased blood pressure can be a sign of significant blood loss and is an important
indicator to monitor for postpartum hemorrhage.
Which medication is commonly used to manage uterine atony and prevent postpartum
hemorrhage?
- A) Magnesium sulfate
- B) Oxytocin
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, - C) Methylergometrine
- D) Rho(D) immune globulin
✔✔B) Oxytocin
*Rationale:* Oxytocin is commonly administered to promote uterine contraction and reduce the
risk of postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony.
What is the recommended initial treatment for postpartum hemorrhage?
- A) Immediate transfusion of blood products
- B) Uterine massage and bimanual compression
- C) Increased fluid intake
- D) Administration of pain relief medications
✔✔B) Uterine massage and bimanual compression
*Rationale:* Uterine massage and bimanual compression help stimulate uterine contraction and
manage bleeding effectively.
When should a nurse consider the use of a balloon tamponade for postpartum hemorrhage?
- A) When there is persistent bleeding despite medical management
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