« previous next »

Author Question: What is the first sign of hypovolemic shock from postpartum hemorrhage? a. Cold, clammy skin b. ... (Read 85 times)

Sportsfan2111

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 585
on: Jun 28, 2018
What is the first sign of hypovolemic shock from postpartum hemorrhage?
 
  a. Cold, clammy skin
  b. Tachycardia
  c. Hypotension
  d. Decreased urinary output

Question 2

Although the nurse has massaged the uterus every 15 minutes, it remains flaccid, and the patient continues to pass large clots. What does the nurse recognize these signs indicate?
 
  a. Uterine atony
  b. Uterine dystocia
  c. Uterine hypoplasia
  d. Uterine dysfunction


vboyd24

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Tachycardia is usually the first sign of inadequate blood volume.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Atony describes a lack of normal muscle tone. If the uterus is atonic, then muscle fibers are flaccid and will not compress bleeding vessels.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.

Did you know?

The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.

Did you know?

If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.

Did you know?

Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.

Did you know?

Though Candida and Aspergillus species are the most common fungal pathogens causing invasive fungal disease in the immunocompromised, infections due to previously uncommon hyaline and dematiaceous filamentous fungi are occurring more often today. Rare fungal infections, once accurately diagnosed, may require surgical debridement, immunotherapy, and newer antifungals used singly or in combination with older antifungals, on a case-by-case basis.

(A) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive (A) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive
Aneurysm. Photograph of the aorta, the large blood vessel arising from the heart, with a large bulge Aneurysm. Photograph of the aorta, the large blood vessel arising from the heart, with a large bulge
Brice Marden, Cold Mountain 6 (Bridge). Brice Marden, Cold Mountain 6 (Bridge).
Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures
Stronger threads are created by cold rolling a heat-treated bolt blank instead of cutting the ... Stronger threads are created by cold rolling a heat-treated bolt blank instead of cutting the ...
Skin color is a polygenic trait controlled by three or four genes, producing a wide range of phenoty Skin color is a polygenic trait controlled by three or four genes, producing a wide range of phenoty
Video: Role of ATP in muscle movement

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library