Which Statement Is True with Regard to Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true with regard to postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) ?

• A) PPH is easy to recognize early;after all,the woman is bleeding.
• B) Traditionally,it takes more than 1000 mL of blood after vaginal birth and 2500 mL after Caesarean birth to define the condition as PPH.
• C) If anything,nurses and doctors tend to overestimate the amount of blood loss.
• D) Traditionally,PPH has been classified as early or late with respect to birth.

---

Definitions:

Physician's Desk Reference

A comprehensive book of FDA-approved drug information, including indications, contraindications, and side effects, intended for use by healthcare professionals.

Nonprescription Drugs

Medications available for purchase without a doctor's prescription, often used for minor health issues.

Contraindications

Specific situations, conditions, or factors that increase the risks associated with the use of a particular drug, procedure, or therapy, making it potentially harmful or dangerous.

Usual Dosage

The standard amount of a medication prescribed to be taken at one time or over a specified period, as recommended based on common medical practice.