POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE 2026 TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What is bimanual uterine massage? - ✔✔A technique where one hand is in the
vagina while the other compresses the fundus externally.
✔✔What is the first-line medication for postpartum hemorrhage? - ✔✔Oxytocin.
✔✔What is the role of Misoprostol (Cytotec) for PPH? - ✔✔It causes uterine
contractions.
✔✔What is the role of Tranexamic acid (TXA) for PPH? - ✔✔It helps stabilize blood
clots.
✔✔What is Methergine used for in PPH? - ✔✔It is a uterine stimulant that promotes
contraction.
✔✔What are surgical treatments for postpartum hemorrhage? - ✔✔Uterine tamponade,
curettage/D&C, artery embolization, uterine artery ligation, hysterectomy as last resort.
✔✔What is a retained placenta? - ✔✔A placenta that has not been delivered within 30
minutes after birth with severe bleeding.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What is bimanual uterine massage? - ✔✔A technique where one hand is in the
vagina while the other compresses the fundus externally.
✔✔What is the first-line medication for postpartum hemorrhage? - ✔✔Oxytocin.
✔✔What is the role of Misoprostol (Cytotec) for PPH? - ✔✔It causes uterine
contractions.
✔✔What is the role of Tranexamic acid (TXA) for PPH? - ✔✔It helps stabilize blood
clots.
✔✔What is Methergine used for in PPH? - ✔✔It is a uterine stimulant that promotes
contraction.
✔✔What are surgical treatments for postpartum hemorrhage? - ✔✔Uterine tamponade,
curettage/D&C, artery embolization, uterine artery ligation, hysterectomy as last resort.
✔✔What is a retained placenta? - ✔✔A placenta that has not been delivered within 30
minutes after birth with severe bleeding.