RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1038 of 2368

Which statement about vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is correct?

  1. Light bleeding after intercourse needs no evaluation.
  2. It is expected in the first trimester and can be observed at home.
  3. It requires evaluation only if it is accompanied by pain.
  4. It is never normal and always requires evaluation.
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Correct answer: It is never normal and always requires evaluation.

Spotting can have minor causes, but vaginal bleeding is never normal in pregnancy and always needs evaluation.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Antepartum Care: Signs of Complications During the First Trimester. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026