Heart and Hands NARM questions with correct answers

What are the risks of cesarean section? CORRECT ANSWER Life-threatening sepsis, perforation of adjacent organs, scarring of the uterine lining that can lead to abnormal placental implantation and hemorrhage with subsequent childbearing, and development of adhesions between the uterus and other organs that can cause problems later Painless bleeding with intercourse is the prime symptom of _______ CORRECT ANSWER Fibroids. These tend to grow during pregnancy and are benign.If they are internal they can cause reduced intrauterine space, disrupted placental implantation and postpartum hemorrhage What are some urgent warning signs of preeclampsia? CORRECT ANSWER Persistent headaches in combination with visual disturbances or epigastric (upper abdominal) pain - especially on the right side. What problems might a woman who has had a cone biopsy encounter? CORRECT ANSWER Scarring from cone biopsy may retard cervical dilation. What precautions might a midwife want to take with her patient who has a history of LEEP procedure? CORRECT ANSWER Because LEEP has been linked to incompetent cervix and premature labor, some midwives feel that they should check their patient for cervical changes throughout pregnancy and that the patient should be carefully instructed regarding signs of premature labor.