SAQ 1062 – Post-termination bleeding and safeguarding

Marked out of 13.00

A 23-year-old autistic woman is brought to a tertiary ED by her carer with PV bleeding two days after medical termination. Her carer is concerned about pain and pallor.

Initial observations: afebrile, HR 110, BP 110/80, SpO2 98% room air, RR 22.

What important features do you need to ascertain during assessment?

(Marked out of 5.0)


/ 5

She becomes unresponsive and pale, with unrecordable BP and a thready pulse of about 40-50/min. What is your immediate management?

(Marked out of 4.0)


/ 4

After stabilisation, notes show this is her third medical termination and she has one previous delivered child. What other safety features need to be implemented in her care?

(Marked out of 4.0)


/ 4

Total Score: 0 / 13

Percentage: 0%