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Sample Learning Assessment Tool for Managing Complications and
Monitoring (test & answer key) (Trainer version)
Circle the correct response
1. MVA procedures result in immediate and long-term complications when performed by
trained providers:
a. Rarely, but complications can include infection and/or retained POC [correct]
b. Quite often
c. Such as breast cancer and infertility
d. b & c
2. Managing complications does not entail:
a. Staff knowing how to recognize a complication
b. Staff knowing how to treat a complication
c. Referral for conditions that cannot be fully treated onsite [correct]
d. Fully treating onsite all complications that occur
3. Retained products of conception (POC):
a. Is indicated by vaginal bleeding and pain
b. Can lead to infection
c. Is treatable by vacuum aspiration
d. All of the above [correct]
4. Continuing pregnancy:
a. Is the same as failed abortion
b. Requires uterine evacuation
c. Both a & b [correct]
d. Is caused by dilatation and curettage (D&C)
5. A condition that occurs when the uterus cannot contract to stop bleeding is:
a. Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC)
b. Ashermans Syndrome
c. Uterine atony [correct]
d. Hematometra
6. The causes of medication-related complications can include:
a. Overdosage
b. Incorrect injection into a vessel
c. Hypersensitivity
d. All of the above [correct]
7. Medical-abortion complications include:
a. Severe and prolonged bleeding, continuing pregnancy [correct]
b. Severe headaches, dizziness
c. Brief fainting spells
d. a & c
8. A vasovagal reaction:
a. Is the same as physiological shock
b. Usually resolves itself and is not life-threatening [correct]
c. Indicates uterine perforation
d. Must be treated surgically
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