maternity week 8

What is a common characteristic of Superficial Vein Thrombosis (SVT)?

• Sudden shortness of breath

• Pain, warmth, and redness

• Unilateral edema

• Diminished pulses

Which of the following is a crucial management point for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?

• Massage the affected area

• Use of compression stockings

• Do NOT massage the affected area

• Immediate surgery

What is a life-threatening complication of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?

• Superficial Vein Thrombosis (SVT)

• Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

• Venous stasis

• Hypercoagulative state

What increases the risk of Venous Thromboembolic Disorders (VTES) postpartum?

• Regular exercise

• C-section delivery

• Low blood pressure

• High calcium intake

What are common risk factors for postpartum infections?

• Immobility, C-section delivery, obesity, and tobacco use

• High blood pressure, diabetes, and alcohol use

• Regular exercise, healthy diet, and non-smoking

• Low blood sugar, dehydration, and caffeine consumption

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of mastitis?

• Fever (100.4°F or higher)

• Redness and warmth

• Foul-smelling discharge

• Painful lump of the breast

What is the primary treatment for mastitis?

• Surgery and chemotherapy

• Antibiotics and analgesia

• Radiation therapy

• Antiviral medication

Which condition is characterized by congestion of breast tissue and is not an infection?

• Mastitis

• Engorgement

• Endometritis

• C-Section wound infection

What is a common symptom of C-section wound infection?

• High blood pressure

• Redness and warmth at the incision site

• Nausea and vomiting

• Headache and dizziness

Endometritis often follows which type of delivery?

• Vaginal delivery

• C-section or instrument-assisted birth

• Water birth

• Home birth