Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
53. With which conditions is a risk of postpartum hemorrhage associated?
Select all that apply.
Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
53. With which conditions is a risk of postpartum hemorrhage associated?
Select all that apply.
. Pregnancy-induced hypertension.
. The birth of a macrosomatic neonate.
. Retained placental fragments.
. Full urinary bladder.
. Advanced maternal age.
Test-Taking Tip
The stem asks for conditions that are associated with a risk for hemorrhage.
Content Area: Maternity, Postpartum; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Analysis; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Physiological Adaptation/Pathophysiology
Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
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Answer 1 is incorrect because pregnancy-induced hypertension is not related to uterine atony or other causes of postpartum hemorrhage. Answer 2 is correct because a macrosomatic (very large) baby can predispose a woman to uterine atony, and thus to hemorrhage. Answer 3 is correct because retained placental fragments are a cause of postpartum hemorrhage. Answer 4 is correct because a full urinary bladder may result in uterine atony, and thus hemorrhage. Answer 5 is incorrect because maternal age is not a risk factor for hemorrhage. Increased parity is related to an increased risk of hemorrhage.