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WorksheetsPuerperium
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Puerperium refers to the period from ___________________ to the complete return of the reproductive organs to their normal-pregnant state
delivery of the baby
complete dilatation of the cervix
delivery of the placenta
10 days after the delivery of the placenta
Post partum period cover 6-8 weeks, latest update is up to ____________ month/s.
one
two
three
four
On the 6th day of postpartum, the color of lochia is usually
dark red
yellowish
clear and watery
brownish
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
What type of milk is present in the breasts 1-3 days Post Partum?
mature milk
colostrum
transitional milk
pure milk
Which of the following physiological responses is considered normal in the early postpartum period?
Urinary urgency and dysuria
Decrease in blood pressure
Increase motility of the GI system
diaphoresis and fatigue
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
Involution of the uterus is brought about by two factors, namely:
rapid contraction of the uterus, thrombosis
autolysis, ischemia
blood clot, hypertrophy of the blood vessels
placental separation, relaxation of the uterus
Pregnant uterus weighs about _____________.
500g
1kg
1200g
1.5kg
At six weeks post partum period, uterus weighs approximately _______________.
1000g
50 g
200g
500g
What temperature indicates the presence of postpartum infection?
37 °C in the first 48 hours
36.8 °C for 2 days postpartum
38 °C on the second and third postpartum days
37.2 °C in the first 24 hours
The midwife is aware that because of excess blood loss during delivery, the woman is at risk for hypovolemic shock. What is one of the earliest signs that shock/ severe bleeding is occurring?
Increase in respirations
Tachycardia
Decrease in urinary output
Woman is anxious and confused
The midwife knows that late postpartum hemorrhage can be prevented by
Administering broad-spectrum antibiotics
Manually removing the placenta
Inspecting the placenta after delivery
Pulling on the umbilical cord to hasten the delivery of the placenta
The midwife is assessing a woman that delivered 1 hour ago. She noted the uterus is boggy/ loose. What should the first interventions be for this woman?
Notify the nurse-midwife.
Massage the uterus until firm.
Administer Pitocin.
Have the woman void.
An elevation of BP above 140 mm Hg systolic or 90 mm Hg diastolic may indicate the development of postpartum ___________________.
eclampsia
pregnancy-induced hypertension
pregnancy-induced diabetes
Myocardial Infarction/ heart attack
