Hemorrhage - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How is postpartum hemorrhage defined? Correct Answer-(1) C section: lose 1000 cc of blood (2) Vaginal delivery: lose 500 cc of blood Why is postpartum hemorrhage important? Correct Answer-#1 cause of maternal death Other determinants of postpartum hemorrhage? Correct Answer-(1) Hematocrit decreases by 10% (2) Mom's heart rate increases (3) Mom's blood pressure decreases (4) Mom's oxygen sat decreases Types of postpartum hemorrhage? Correct Answer-Primary - w/in 24 hrs Secondary ...

Postpartum Hemorrhage Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which sign indicates a postpartum hemorrhage may be due to a retained placental fragment? A) Lochia serosa with a normal amount B) Firm, well-contracted uterus with minimal bleeding C) Sudden increase in bright red bleeding with a soft or boggy uterus D) Mild discharge with no significant changes in vital signs C) Sudden increase in bright red bleeding with a soft or boggy uterus *Rationale: A sudden increase in bright red bl...

Postpartum Hemorrhage (Sherpath Sunday Wk 5) Rated A+ Which of the following risk factors increases the likelihood of postpartum hemorrhage? - Multiparity - Preterm labor - Gestational diabetes - Small-for-gestational-age infant Multiparity What is the first step in assessing a patient with suspected postpartum hemorrhage? - Check vital signs - Palpate the fundus - Administer oxygen - Start a blood transfusion 2 Palpate the fundus Which medication is commonly g...

Postpartum Hemorrhage Simulation: Real Life RN Maternal Newborn 2.0 Latest Update 100% Pass What is the first-line treatment for postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony? A) Administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics B) Immediate manual removal of the placenta C) Uterine massage and administration of oxytocin D) Surgical intervention to ligate uterine arteries C) Uterine massage and administration of oxytocin *Rationale: Uterine atony is a common cause of postpartum hemor...

Early Antepartum Hemorrhage* is vaginal bleeding at < ___ wks gest Correct Answer-< 20 weeks *Early Antepartum Hemorrhage*: Which Abortion?: Differential Diagnosis of early vaginal bleeding is __________ Correct Answer-*Spontaneous Abortion* - Incidence: 15% to 25% of clinically recognized pregnancies end in a spontaneous abortion. Causes of *Spontaneous Abortion* (4) Correct Answer-- Fetal abnormalities incompatible with life (chromosomal and other) - Defective implantati...

PHTLS Pre-Test 9th Edition (Latest 2023/ 2024) Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A Q: When verifying ET tube placement on a perfusing patient, the "gold standard" of monitoring is considered to be? a) Colorimetric carbon dioxide detector b) Pulse oximetry c) Listening to lung sounds d) Waveform capnography Answer: Waveform capnography Q: A patient presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent breath sounds on one side of his chest and respirat...

PCCN EXAM TEST BANK 2024 WITH 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) PCCN EXAM PREP TEST BANK (NEWLY UPDATED 2024!!) A patient presents with the following: HR, 120 beats/min; BP, 80/44 mm Hg; urine output averaging 20 mL/hr over the last 4 hours; afebrile; moist rales in the lungs bilaterally; BUN, 84 mg/dL; creatinine, 3.4 mg/dL. What is the probable cause of this patient's acute kidney injury (AKI)? - ANSWER-Left ventricular failure causing prerenal AKI...

Exam 1: NSG233/ NSG 233 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Med Surg 3 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION whats the interventions RN can due to help w/ family of shock pt? Answer: keep informed encourage fam to stay w pt Allowing family presence in the critical care areas of the hospital enhances the family role and builds trust in the caregivers QUESTION how can an RN help w family cope w sudden death of pt Answer: - quiet ...

Unit 6,7 & 8: MN 566/ MN566 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Unit 6 Q: You are performing muscle strength testing on a pt presenting w/musculoskeletal pain and find that the pt has complete ROM w/gravity eliminated. Which numeric grade of muscle strength would you give this pt, 1-5? Answer: 2 Q: Mrs. Gray is a 55yo woman who presents with tightness, pain, and limited movement in her right shoulder. She denies any h/o trauma. Her ex...

Postpartum Hemorrhage Questions and Answers 100% Pass What immediate steps should be taken if a patient shows signs of postpartum hemorrhage following a cesarean section? Assess the incision site, ensure uterine tone is adequate, administer uterotonics, and monitor vital signs closely. How can a retained placenta contribute to postpartum hemorrhage, and what is the recommended management? Retained placenta can prevent uterine contraction, leading to bleeding. Management incl...