POSTPARTUM HAEMORRHAGE MCQ QUIZ
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
• 1.
To be considered a PPH, what would the estimated blood
loss have to be for a C-section?
o A.
< 550 ML
o B.
> 600 ML
o C.
> 1000 ML
o D.
< 900 ML
Correct Answer
C. > 1000 ML
Explanation
A PPH (postpartum hemorrhage) is defined as a blood loss of more
than 1000 mL after a C-section. This means that for a blood loss to
be considered a PPH, it would have to be greater than 1000 mL.
1
• 2.
What types of trauma during labour and birth would lead
to PPH risk?
o A.
Instrumental assisted birth (vacuum or forceps)
o B.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
• 1.
To be considered a PPH, what would the estimated blood
loss have to be for a C-section?
o A.
< 550 ML
o B.
> 600 ML
o C.
> 1000 ML
o D.
< 900 ML
Correct Answer
C. > 1000 ML
Explanation
A PPH (postpartum hemorrhage) is defined as a blood loss of more
than 1000 mL after a C-section. This means that for a blood loss to
be considered a PPH, it would have to be greater than 1000 mL.
1
• 2.
What types of trauma during labour and birth would lead
to PPH risk?
o A.
Instrumental assisted birth (vacuum or forceps)
o B.
