Which of the following is a risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage?

Prolonged labor

Oligohydramnios

Hypertension

Placenta previa

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

All of these conditions are risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), which is severe bleeding after childbirth.

Choice A) Prolonged labor is a risk factor for PPH because it can cause uterine fatigue and atony, which is the inability of the uterus to contract and compress the blood vessels.

Choice B) Oligohydramnios is a risk factor for PPH because it can cause placental abruption, which is the premature separation of the

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

The correct answer is choice C. Misoprostol (Cytotec).This medication is used to prevent postpartum hemorrhage (excessive bleeding after delivery) in women with placenta previa.Placenta previa is a condition where the placenta covers the opening of the cervix and can cause severe bleeding during pregnancy.

Choice A is wrong because Methylergonovine (Methergine) is a medication that stimulates uterine contractions and can increase bleeding in women with placenta previa.

Choice B is wrong because Carboprost tromethamine (Hemabate) is also a medication that causes uterine contractions and can worsen bleeding in women with placenta previa.

Choice D is wrong because Terbutaline (Brethine) is a medication that relaxes uterine muscles and can delay labor, but it does not prevent postpartum hemorrhage in women with placenta previa.

Normal ranges for blood loss after delivery are less than 500 mL for vaginal delivery and less than 1000 mL for cesarean delivery.

Placenta Previa: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

A. Urine output of 40 mL/hr B. Pulse rate of 110 beats/min C. Hematocrit level of 32% D. Blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Urine output of 40 mL/hr indicates an improvement in the client’s condition.According to the MSF Medical Guidelines, the objective of resuscitation in postpartum hemorrhage is to maintain a urine output of at least 30 mL/hour.

A urine output of 40 mL/hr suggests that the client has adequate fluid replacement and blood transfusion therapy.

Choice B is wrong because a pulse rate of 110 beats/min is still high and indicates tachycardia.

Tachycardia is a sign of hypovolemia and shock due to blood loss.The normal pulse rate for an adult is 60 to 100 beats/min.

Choice C is wrong because a hematocrit level of 32% is low and indicates anemia.

Anemia is a complication of postpartum hemorrhage due to reduced red blood cell count.The normal hematocrit level for women is 36% to 48%.

Choice D is wrong because a blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg is low and indicates hypotension.

Hypotension is a sign of hypovolemia and shock due to blood loss.The normal blood pressure for an adult is 120/80 mm Hg.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

Which of the following is a risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

A nurse is assisting with an emergency cesarean delivery for a client who has placenta previa and is experiencing profuse bleeding. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to this client after delivery?

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A nurse is evaluating a client who had a postpartum hemorrhage and received fluid resuscitation and blood transfusion therapy. Which of the following findings indicates an improvement in the client’s condition?

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Postpartum hemorrhage is classified into two groups: early postpartum hemorrhage and late postpartum hemorrhage. What is the most common cause of early postpartum hemorrhage?

A nurse is caring for a client who has just delivered a baby and is experiencing postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering? Select all that apply:

A nurse is caring for a client who has just delivered her baby and is at risk for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Which intervention should be included in this client’s plan of care?

What is the most common cause of late postpartum hemorrhage?

A nurse is caring for a client who has just delivered a baby and is experiencing postpartum hemorrhage due to retained placental fragments. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply:

Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse report to the obstetrician when monitoring a client who is one day postpartum and has experienced significant postpartum hemorrhage?

A nurse is caring for a client who delivered vaginally 4 hours ago and has saturated two perineal pads in 15 minutes. The nurse identifies this as which of the following types of postpartum hemorrhage?

A nurse is caring for a client who has postpartum hemorrhage and is receiving IV fluids and blood products. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)