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A. Endocrine.

B. Anatomic.

C. Infectious.

D. Immunological.

2. A 22 years old woman suffering from severe pelvic cramps, sweating

and tachycardia after post-operative suction curettage. By Abdominal

examination the uterus is large and tender. What is the priority

nursing action?

A. Prepare her for CT Scan.

B. Prepare her for laparotomy.

C. Observation and oxytocin administration.

D. Prepare her for dilation and suctioning

Question Focus: Antepartum Hemorrhage (Bleeding During Late

Pregnancy)

3.You are performing a head-to-toe assessment on a patient admitted

with abruptio placentae. Which of the following assessment findings

would you immediately report to the physician?

A. Oozing around the IV site

B. Tender uterus

C. Hard abdomen

D. Vaginal bleeding

4. A patient at 25 weeks gestation diagnosed with partial placenta

previa. As the nurse you're educating the patient about the condition

and self-care. Which statement by the patient requires you to re-

educate the patient?

A. "I will avoid sexual intercourse and douching throughout the rest of

the pregnancy."

B. "I may start to experience dark red bleeding with pain."

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