RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 2022 of 2368

Which condition is the most common cause of early postpartum hemorrhage?

  1. Lacerations of the birth canal
  2. Uterine atony
  3. Retained placental tissue
  4. A clotting-factor disorder
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Correct answer: Uterine atony

Poor uterine tone (atony) is the most common cause. Trauma, tissue, and thrombin problems are less common causes.

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