The most common pelvic infection during the postpartum period is ...

[pane00]

The most common pelvic infection during the postpartum period is which of the following?
 
  a. Endometritis c. Pelvic abscesses
  b. Pelvic cellulitis d. Septic pelvic throm-bophlebitis

Question 2

Place the phases of the uterine (menstrual) cycle in order, beginning with the end of the menstrual phase. (Write your answer in the space below.)
 
  1. Ischemic phase
  2. Proliferative
  3. Secretory

[nikmaaacs]

Answer to Question 1

A
The most common pelvic infection during the postpartum period is endometritis. While pelvic cellulitis, pelvic abscesses, hematomas, and septic pelvic thrombophlebitis are pelvic infections; they are not as common as endometritis.

Answer to Question 2

2, 3, 1
Rationale:
1. After the menstrual phase ends, the proliferative phase begins when the endometrial glands enlarge. The secretory phase follows. If fertilization does not occur, the ischemic phase begins.
2. After the menstrual phase ends, the proliferative phase begins when the endometrial glands enlarge. The secretory phase follows. If fertilization does not occur, the ischemic phase begins.
3. After the menstrual phase ends, the proliferative phase begins when the endometrial glands enlarge. The secretory phase follows. If fertilization does not occur, the ischemic phase begins.