Author Question: What is the appropriate way to assess the fundus of the postpartum patient? a. Using the side of ... (Read 163 times)

stevenposner · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

What is the appropriate way to assess the fundus of the postpartum patient?

a. Using the side of one hand moving down from the umbilicus
b. Using one hand over the lower segment of the uterus
c. Using one hand pushing upward from the lower uterus
d. Using one hand on the lower uterine segment while the other hand locates the fundus of the uterus

Question 2

What percent of first-trimester pregnancies spontaneously abort?

a. 5 to 10
b. 10 to15
c. 20 to 25
d. 40 to 50

kescobar@64 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The proper way to assess the fundus of a mother who has just given birth is by placing one hand on the lower uterine segment while the other hand locates the fundus of the uterus.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
It is estimated that 10 to 15 of first-trimester pregnancies end in spontaneous abortion.