NREMT Paramedic Practice

What characterizes endometritis?

1. Infection of the fallopian tubes

2. Inflammation of the uterine lining

3. Abnormal growth outside the uterus

4. Excessive bleeding during menstruation

The correct answer is: Inflammation of the uterine lining

Endometritis is characterized by inflammation of the uterine lining, which is the endometrium. This condition often arises due to infection, particularly after childbirth, miscarriage, or surgical procedures involving the uterus. The inflammation can lead to various symptoms including abdominal pain, fever, and abnormal discharge. The other options do not accurately describe endometritis. Infection of the fallopian tubes refers to salpingitis, which is a different condition. Abnormal growth outside the uterus describes conditions like endometriosis, not endometritis. Excessive bleeding during menstruation is related to menorrhagia, which is not specific to the inflammation of the endometrium. Thus, the definition of endometritis is clearly delineated by its primary characteristic of an inflamed uterine lining.