premature labor. They include all except which of the following?
a. infections or inflammation
b. maternal or fetal stress
c. diabetes
d. bleeding - ANSWER c. diabetes
Diabetes is not a route considered. The fou
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premature labor. They include all except which of the following?
a. infections or inflammation
b. maternal or fetal stress
c. diabetes
d. bleeding - ANSWER c. diabetes
Diabetes is not a route considered. The fourth route is uterine stretching. Overdistention of the uterus due to multiple gestation, or placental abnormalities can lead to the release of chemicals that stimulate uterine contractions.
The presence of 10^5 or more bacterial colonies per milliliter of urine on two consecutive, clean catch, midstream voided specimens is an indication of:
a. pyelonephritis
b. cystitis
c. thrombophlebitis
d. bacteriuria - ANSWER d. bacteriuria
Bacteriuria is defined as the presence of 10^5 or more bacterial colonies per milliliter of urine on two consecutive, clean catch, midstream voided specimens. Risk is associated with sickle cell trait, lower socio-economic status, increased parity, and reduced availability of medical care.
Which of the following is least likely to be a risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage?
a. prolonged labor
b. induced or augmented labor
c. prior vaginal birth
d. difficult third stage of labor - ANSWER c. prior vaginal birth
The least likely to be a risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage is prior vaginal birth. Prior cesarean birth is a risk factor, however. Other risk factors include: multiparity, coagulopathies, and uterine rupture (among others).
At what point postpartum does the infarcted superficial tissue over the placental site slough off?
a. immediately after the placenta is delivered
b. 24 hours after delivery
c. 72 hours after delivery
d. 7-14 postpartum - ANSWER d. 7-14 postpartum
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