Postpartum Maternal Complications
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What is the most common cause of postpartum infection?
A) Endometritis
B) Mastitis
C) Urinary tract infection (UTI)
D) Wound infection
✔✔ A) Endometritis
*Rationale: Endometritis, an infection of the uterine lining, is the most common postpartum
infection, often resulting from retained placenta or cesarean delivery.*
Which of the following symptoms is most indicative of postpartum preeclampsia?
A) Persistent headache and visual disturbances
B) Foul-smelling lochia and fever
C) Severe abdominal pain and a firm uterus
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,D) Painful and swollen breasts
✔✔ A) Persistent headache and visual disturbances
*Rationale: Persistent headache and visual disturbances are classic signs of postpartum
preeclampsia, which is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.*
What is a primary nursing intervention for a postpartum patient with deep vein thrombosis
(DVT)?
A) Administering anticoagulants as prescribed
B) Encouraging bed rest and elevation of the affected leg
C) Applying heat to the affected area
D) Increasing fluid intake and dietary fiber
✔✔ A) Administering anticoagulants as prescribed
*Rationale: Anticoagulants are crucial in managing DVT to prevent further clot formation and
reduce the risk of complications.*
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,Which condition is characterized by excessive bleeding due to a retained placental fragment or
laceration?
A) Postpartum hemorrhage
B) Postpartum infection
C) Postpartum depression
D) Uterine inversion
✔✔ A) Postpartum hemorrhage
*Rationale: Postpartum hemorrhage often results from retained placental fragments or
lacerations, leading to excessive bleeding.*
What is a common symptom of postpartum thyroiditis?
A) Weight loss and tremors
B) Increased appetite and lethargy
C) Constipation and weight gain
D) Shortness of breath and chest pain
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, ✔✔ A) Weight loss and tremors
*Rationale: Postpartum thyroiditis can cause symptoms similar to hyperthyroidism, such as
weight loss and tremors.*
Which of the following is a key sign of postpartum wound infection?
A) Erythema and purulent drainage from the wound
B) Abdominal cramping and fever
C) Decreased urine output and fatigue
D) Normal lochia and mild uterine discomfort
✔✔ A) Erythema and purulent drainage from the wound
*Rationale: Erythema (redness) and purulent drainage are clear signs of infection at a surgical or
episiotomy wound site.*
What is the recommended first step if a postpartum patient develops symptoms of pulmonary
embolism?
A) Administer thrombolytics immediately
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Latest Update Graded A+
What is the most common cause of postpartum infection?
A) Endometritis
B) Mastitis
C) Urinary tract infection (UTI)
D) Wound infection
✔✔ A) Endometritis
*Rationale: Endometritis, an infection of the uterine lining, is the most common postpartum
infection, often resulting from retained placenta or cesarean delivery.*
Which of the following symptoms is most indicative of postpartum preeclampsia?
A) Persistent headache and visual disturbances
B) Foul-smelling lochia and fever
C) Severe abdominal pain and a firm uterus
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,D) Painful and swollen breasts
✔✔ A) Persistent headache and visual disturbances
*Rationale: Persistent headache and visual disturbances are classic signs of postpartum
preeclampsia, which is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.*
What is a primary nursing intervention for a postpartum patient with deep vein thrombosis
(DVT)?
A) Administering anticoagulants as prescribed
B) Encouraging bed rest and elevation of the affected leg
C) Applying heat to the affected area
D) Increasing fluid intake and dietary fiber
✔✔ A) Administering anticoagulants as prescribed
*Rationale: Anticoagulants are crucial in managing DVT to prevent further clot formation and
reduce the risk of complications.*
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,Which condition is characterized by excessive bleeding due to a retained placental fragment or
laceration?
A) Postpartum hemorrhage
B) Postpartum infection
C) Postpartum depression
D) Uterine inversion
✔✔ A) Postpartum hemorrhage
*Rationale: Postpartum hemorrhage often results from retained placental fragments or
lacerations, leading to excessive bleeding.*
What is a common symptom of postpartum thyroiditis?
A) Weight loss and tremors
B) Increased appetite and lethargy
C) Constipation and weight gain
D) Shortness of breath and chest pain
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, ✔✔ A) Weight loss and tremors
*Rationale: Postpartum thyroiditis can cause symptoms similar to hyperthyroidism, such as
weight loss and tremors.*
Which of the following is a key sign of postpartum wound infection?
A) Erythema and purulent drainage from the wound
B) Abdominal cramping and fever
C) Decreased urine output and fatigue
D) Normal lochia and mild uterine discomfort
✔✔ A) Erythema and purulent drainage from the wound
*Rationale: Erythema (redness) and purulent drainage are clear signs of infection at a surgical or
episiotomy wound site.*
What is the recommended first step if a postpartum patient develops symptoms of pulmonary
embolism?
A) Administer thrombolytics immediately
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