WorksheetsComplication of puerperium
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
On days 9 of postpartum, the color of lochia is usually
dark red
yellowish
clear and watery
pinkish brown
Following the birth, the fundus
decreases about 1 cm/day for the first 9–10 days
decreases about 2 cm/day for the first 9–10 days
decreases about 3 cm/day for the first 9–10 days
increases the first two days and then decreases
Which of the following is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)?
Retained placenta
Genital tract trauma
Uterine atony
Coagulation disorders
All these treatment can be used to manage the postpartum hemorrhage caused by an atonic uterus except
massaging the uterus through the abdominal wall to expel clots and cause uterine contraction
pitocin
Ergotrate
Cephalexin
The first step in the management of atonic uterus is
bimanual compression of the uterus
manual removal of the placenta
massage of uterus through the abdominal wall
compression of the abdominal aorta
A woman presents with fever, uterine tenderness, and foul-smelling lochia 5 days after delivery. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Mastitis
Endometritis
Deep vein thrombosis
Urinary tract infection
Which of the following complications is most likely responsible for a delayed postpartum hemorrhage?
Cervical laceration
Perineal laceration
Clotting deficiency
Uterine subinvolution
Which of the following is a major risk factor for postpartum thromboembolism?
Vaginal delivery
Multiparity
Breastfeeding
Prolonged bed rest
Postpartum depression typically develops within:
24 hours of delivery
2 weeks of delivery
6 weeks of delivery
6 months of delivery
Causative agent can cause mastitis are
Candida albican
Staphylococcus aureus
E.coli
Bacteria vaginalis
Homan's sign is related to
endometritis
postpartum hemorrhage
deep vein thrombrosis
cystitis
Which of the following amounts of blood loss following birth marks the criterion for describing postpartum hemorrhage?
More than 200 ml
More than 300 ml
More than 400 ml
More than 500 ml
Which of the following are not the symptoms of postpartum blues?
hallucination
insomnia
loneliness
anxiety
Dicloxacillin is suitable to treat
DVT
postpartum hemorrhage
mastitis
endometritis
4 T are causes of postpartum hemorrhage EXCEPT
tissue
tone
thrombin
target
