Ectopic Pregnancy Overview

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What is a possible contributing factor to ectopic pregnancy based on the text?

  • Presence of intrauterine contraception (correct)
  • Exposure to X-ray radiation
  • High levels of serum beta-hCG
  • Constant monitoring of estrogen levels

Which of the following is a symptom of ectopic pregnancy rupture or hemorrhage according to the text?

  • Migraine headache
  • Referred pain to the shoulder (correct)
  • Increased appetite
  • Pain in the upper back

What diagnostic testing method assists in diagnosing an ectopic pregnancy?

  • Pulmonary function test
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • Transvaginal ultrasound (correct)

Which factor mentioned in the text interferes with tubal motility?

<p>Cigarette smoking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is at a higher risk for ectopic pregnancy according to the text?

<p>Older than 35 years old (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the use of progestin-only mini pill play in ectopic pregnancy as per the text?

<p>Slows ovum transport (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the visualization of an adnexal mass and the absence of an intrauterine gestational sac diagnose?

<p>Ectopic pregnancy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a normal intrauterine pregnancy, how often do beta-hCG levels typically double?

<p>Every 2 to 4 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When do beta-hCG levels peak in a normal intrauterine pregnancy?

<p>60 to 90 days after conception (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition can be suggested by low beta-hCG levels?

<p>Ectopic pregnancy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apart from ectopic pregnancy, what is mentioned as a condition to rule out with additional tests?

<p>Appendicitis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of nursing management for a woman with an ectopic pregnancy?

<p>Preparing for treatment, providing support, and offering education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ectopic' mean in relation to pregnancy?

<p>Implanting of a fertilized egg in an abnormal location outside the uterine cavity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can ectopic pregnancy lead to organ rupture?

<p>The abnormal implantation site does not accommodate fetal growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk factor for ectopic pregnancies in the general population?

<p>Tubal scarring due to pelvic inflammatory disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do Neisseria gonorrhea and Chlamydia trachomatis infections pose a risk for ectopic pregnancies?

<p>They preferentially attack the fallopian tubes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an ectopic pregnancy refer to?

<p>Pregnancy where the embryo implants outside the uterine cavity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does abnormal implantation in an ectopic pregnancy differ from normal implantation?

<p>Abnormal implantation occurs outside the uterine cavity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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