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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 ...

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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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