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After birth, a person has increasing bleeding and a soft, enlarged uterus. Which cause is most likely, although other causes must also be checked?
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4 Postpartum Emergencies Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Postpartum Emergencies, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
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A person develops fever, chills, uterine tenderness, and foul-smelling vaginal discharge after birth. Which complication best fits this pattern?
- A
Endometritis
- B
Deep-vein thrombosis
- C
Postpartum preeclampsia
- D
Uterine inversion
03
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Which postpartum blood pressure reading, even without other symptoms, requires immediate evaluation according to the material?
- A
120/80 mm Hg
- B
140/90 mm Hg
- C
160/110 mm Hg
- D
100/60 mm Hg
04
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Which findings can be warning signs of postpartum sepsis? Select all that apply.
- A
Confusion
- B
Mild thirst after a meal
- C
Reduced urination
- D
Cold, clammy skin
- E
A fever must be present
- F
Fast breathing
05
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Which symptoms are identified as reasons to call emergency services after birth? Select all that apply.
- A
Fainting
- B
A small bruise without other symptoms
- C
Trouble breathing
- D
A mildly sore arm
- E
Severe bleeding
- F
Chest pain
06
True or false
1 point
Postpartum preeclampsia can occur even if a person did not have high blood pressure during pregnancy.
- A
True
- B
False
07
True or false
1 point
A person who may have postpartum sepsis cannot have sepsis if they do not have a fever.
- A
True
- B
False
08
Written response
1 point
What is the blood-loss threshold, in mL, used in the definition of postpartum hemorrhage within 24 hours after birth? Enter the number only.
09
Written response
1 point
What is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage? Enter the cause name.
10
Fill in the blank
1 point
The 4 Ts used to organize causes of postpartum hemorrhage are tone, trauma, tissue, and .
11
Fill in the blank
1 point
Heavy postpartum bleeding can also occur later, up to after birth.
12
Open ended
1 point
A person has heavy bleeding after birth and the uterus feels soft. Describe the coordinated clinical response, including initial assessment, measures to control bleeding, and how clinicians investigate the cause.
13
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The placenta has not been delivered after the baby is born. Which response is appropriate?
- A
Wait for a routine postpartum visit because the placenta will not affect bleeding
- B
Attempt manual removal at home
- C
Use only home observation unless fever develops
- D
Arrange urgent assessment and skilled obstetric management
14
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Which clot-related emergency can cause sudden shortness of breath and chest pain after birth?
- A
Postpartum endometritis
- B
Pulmonary embolism
- C
Retained placental fragments
- D
Uterine atony
15
Written response
1 point
In the “4 Ts” framework for postpartum hemorrhage, which cause category represents a blood-clotting problem?
16
Written response
1 point
A postpartum patient is diagnosed with an infection involving the uterus. What is the medical term for this condition?
17
True or false
1 point
Serious pregnancy-related complications can occur during the year after delivery, not only during the first six weeks.
- A
True
- B
False
18
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A person recently gave birth and is bleeding enough to soak through a pad in an hour. What is the most appropriate next step?
- A
Wait for the next routine postpartum visit if there is no pain.
- B
Seek urgent medical care.
- C
Monitor the bleeding at home for several days before seeking care.
- D
Schedule a routine appointment for the following month.
19
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The placenta has not been delivered after the baby is born. What is the safest response?
- A
Wait for a routine postpartum visit unless pain develops.
- B
Attempt manual removal outside a clinical setting.
- C
Arrange urgent assessment and skilled obstetric management.
- D
Treat at home with fluids and reassess the next day.
20
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After birth, a patient has increasing bleeding and a soft, enlarged uterus. Which interpretation is most appropriate?
- A
Uterine atony is likely, but other causes must also be assessed.
- B
A clotting problem is confirmed, so no other assessment is needed.
- C
Retained tissue is confirmed, so trauma can be ruled out.
- D
The soft uterus means the bleeding is not an emergency.