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What is the most significant risk factor for placenta accreta in this patient?
What is the most significant risk factor for placenta accreta in this patient?
- Chronic hypertension
- Smoking habits
- Number of previous pregnancies
- Maternal age (correct)
Which of the following conditions may contribute to complications during delivery in this patient?
Which of the following conditions may contribute to complications during delivery in this patient?
- Gestational diabetes
- Chronic hypertension (correct)
- Obesity
- Asthma
What is the significance of the patient's gravida and para status in assessing her obstetric risk?
What is the significance of the patient's gravida and para status in assessing her obstetric risk?
- It suggests she has multiple risk factors due to her history. (correct)
- It indicates she is a first-time mother.
- It shows her age is a risk factor.
- It means she is less likely to have complications.
What might be the initial clinical concern for this patient upon presentation?
What might be the initial clinical concern for this patient upon presentation?
Which lifestyle factor could exacerbate the risks associated with her condition?
Which lifestyle factor could exacerbate the risks associated with her condition?
Flashcards
Placenta Accreta
Placenta Accreta
The condition where the placenta attaches too deeply into the uterine wall, making it difficult to detach during delivery, potentially leading to life-threatening complications.
Maternal Age
Maternal Age
A higher risk of developing placenta accreta.
Gravida
Gravida
The number of times a woman has been pregnant.
Para
Para
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Placental Abruption
Placental Abruption
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Study Notes
Emergency Scenario: Placenta Accreta Risk Factors
- A 40-year-old woman, gravida 5 para 4, presents with sudden abdominal pain and heavy vaginal bleeding at 36 weeks gestation.
- Patient has a history of smoking and chronic hypertension.
- Placenta accreta is a serious complication where the placenta abnormally attaches to the uterine wall.
- The primary risk factor for placenta accreta is advanced maternal age.
- Previous childbirth (para 4) is not a primary risk factor for placenta accreta.
- Smoking is not a primary risk factor for placenta accreta.
- Chronic hypertension is not a primary risk factor for placenta accreta.
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Description
Explore the risk factors associated with placenta accreta in this quiz. Understand the implications of advanced maternal age and its role among other factors in this serious complication. This scenario revolves around a patient experiencing complications at 36 weeks gestation.
