Fetus Development and Miscarriage Quiz
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What defines a viable fetus?

  • Less than 16 weeks of gestation
  • Less than 8 weeks of gestation
  • More than 10 weeks of gestation
  • More than 20 to 24 weeks of gestation (correct)
  • When is a miscarriage considered early?

  • Between weeks 6 and 12 of pregnancy
  • After week 24 of pregnancy
  • Before week 6 of pregnancy (correct)
  • Between weeks 12 and 16 of pregnancy
  • Why can bleeding be profuse after week 12 of pregnancy?

  • Because the placenta is implanted more deeply (correct)
  • Because of hormonal changes
  • Due to excessive physical activity
  • Due to severe dehydration
  • At what point during pregnancy does the placenta have a deep attachment?

    <p>After week 12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What helps control placental bleeding during and after childbirth?

    <p>Uterine contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of pregnancies experience spontaneous miscarriages?

    <p>15% to 30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a complete mole and a partial mole?

    <p>The presence of fetal blood in the villi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it crucial to identify abnormal trophoblast cells?

    <p>To diagnose gestational trophoblastic disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incidence of gestational trophoblastic disease in pregnancies?

    <p>1 in every 1,500 pregnancies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique can be used to induce labor for pregnancies over 14 weeks in length?

    <p>Introduction of a prostaglandin suppository</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of mole does the karyotype show a normal 46XX or 46XY contributed only by the father?

    <p>Complete mole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential complication is mentioned if a miscarriage does not happen spontaneously within 2 weeks?

    <p>Disseminated intravascular coagulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be observed on chromosome analysis in an 'empty ovum' fertilized during a complete mole?

    <p>Duplication of chromosome material from the father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the normal course of pregnancy termination described when it occurs spontaneously?

    <p>As a gradual process taking up to 2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of introducing mifepristone or misoprostol for elective termination of pregnancy?

    <p>To cause dilation of the cervix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an ectopic pregnancy?

    <p>A pregnancy in which implantation occurs outside the uterine cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might women need counseling after a miscarriage?

    <p>To accept the reality of their situation and plan future pregnancies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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