M3 PPRL INF

Question 1

any bacterial infection of the genital tract after delivery is called

Answer 1

puerperial infection

Question 2

What comprise the lethal triad of maternal death

Answer 2

POI/PHI
Preeclampsia
Obstetrical Hemorrhage
Infections, puerperal

Question 3

What’s the temperature cut off for puerperal fever?

Answer 3

38 deg C or higher

Question 4

What causes most persistent fevers after childbirth?
A. HAP
B. Genital tract infection
C. Chorioamnionitis
D. Mastitis

Answer 4

B

Question 5

True about puerperal fever EXCEPT

a. 20% of women febrile within the first 24 hours after vaginal delivery are diagnosed with pelvic infection
b. 70% of women febrile within the first 24 hours after CS are diagnosed with pelvic infections
c. Spiking fevers that develop within 24 hours post partum may be associated with Group B strep
d. NOTA

Answer 5

C. Group A Streb (Group A beta hemolytics strep)

Question 6

First sign of renal infection

Answer 6

Fever

Question 7

Atelectasis is caused by hypoventilation during abdominal delivery and is best prevented by (2)

Answer 7

coughing
deep breathing

on a fixed schedule following surgery

Question 8

Infection involving decidua, myometrium and parametrial tissues

Answer 8

metritis with pelvic cellulitis

Question 9

Single most significant risk factor for the development of uterine infection

Answer 9

ROUTE OF DELIVERY

Question 10

Pathogenesis of uterine infection following cesarean delivery

Answer 10

Infected surgical incision