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Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 2021 of 2368

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which blood loss within 24 hours of birth meets the definition of postpartum hemorrhage for both vaginal and cesarean births?

  1. 1,000 mL
  2. 250 mL
  3. 500 mL
  4. 750 mL
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Correct answer: 1,000 mL

PPH is defined as 1,000 mL of blood loss within 24 hours of birth.

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

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026