Sherpath Postpartum Hemorrhage Exam 3 with Complete Solutions
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Sherpath Postpartum Hemorrhage
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Sherpath Postpartum Hemorrhage
Sherpath Postpartum Hemorrhage Exam
3 with Complete Solutions
What are potential complications of untreated postpartum hemorrhage?
A) Dehydration
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Hypovolemic shock
D) Hyperthermia
C) Hypovolemic shock
*Rationale: Untreated postpartum hemorrhage can lead to hypov...
Sherpath Postpartum Hemorrhage Exam
3 with Complete Solutions
What are potential complications of untreated postpartum hemorrhage?
A) Dehydration
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Hypovolemic shock
D) Hyperthermia
✔✔ C) Hypovolemic shock
*Rationale: Untreated postpartum hemorrhage can lead to hypovolemic shock due to significant
blood loss, which can affect organ function and overall maternal health.*
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How can a nurse differentiate between normal postpartum bleeding and abnormal bleeding
indicative of hemorrhage?
1
, A) Normal bleeding decreases in amount over time
B) Normal bleeding is consistently bright red
C) Normal bleeding increases suddenly after the first week
D) Normal bleeding is absent within the first 24 hours
✔✔ A) Normal bleeding decreases in amount over time
*Rationale: Normal postpartum bleeding decreases in amount and changes in color from red to
pink to white over time. Abnormal bleeding includes heavy or excessive bleeding that does not
decrease.*
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What is the role of tranexamic acid in the management of postpartum hemorrhage?
A) It increases uterine contractions
B) It stabilizes blood clots and reduces bleeding
C) It enhances milk production
D) It relieves pain and discomfort
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