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beccaep · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A 45-year-old woman asks how often she should have a mammogram. The most appropriate answer is:

a. every 1 to 2 years until age 50 and yearly after that.
b. every year beginning at age 40.
c. they are unnecessary until age 50.
d. whenever she feels a lump.

Question 2

After a forceps-assisted birth, the mother is observed to have continuous bright red lochia but a firm fundus. What other data would indicate the presence of a potential vaginal wall hematoma?

a. Mild, intermittent perineal pain
b. Edema and discoloration of the labia and perineum
c. Lack of an episiotomy
d. Lack of pain in the perineal area

ghepp · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The American Cancer Society recommends that women between the ages of 40 and 49 have a mammogram every 1 to 2 years and yearly after the age of 50.

Answer to Question 2

B
The pain with vaginal hematoma is severe and constant. Cold application to the labia and perineum reduces pain by numbing the area, limiting bruising and edema for first 12 hours. An episiotomy is performed as the fetal head distends the perineum. The pain associated with vaginal hematoma is severe.