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Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1144 of 2368

One hour after a vaginal birth, which set of findings suggests concealed hemorrhage with hypovolemia?

  1. Heart rate 78 bpm, blood pressure 118/72 mmHg, oxygen saturation 98%, and alert
  2. Heart rate 88 bpm, blood pressure 110/68 mmHg, oxygen saturation 97%, and drowsy
  3. Heart rate 72 bpm, blood pressure 124/80 mmHg, oxygen saturation 99%, and anxious
  4. Heart rate 118 bpm, blood pressure 82/44 mmHg, oxygen saturation 93%, and confusion
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Correct answer: Heart rate 118 bpm, blood pressure 82/44 mmHg, oxygen saturation 93%, and confusion

Heart rate of 110 or more, blood pressure of 85/45 or less, oxygen saturation below 95%, and confusion signal hypovolemia.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: Postpartum Hemorrhage. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026