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What defines a viable fetus?
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?
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?
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?
At what point during pregnancy does the placenta have a deep attachment?
What helps control placental bleeding during and after childbirth?
What helps control placental bleeding during and after childbirth?
What percentage of pregnancies experience spontaneous miscarriages?
What percentage of pregnancies experience spontaneous miscarriages?
What is the main difference between a complete mole and a partial mole?
What is the main difference between a complete mole and a partial mole?
Why is it crucial to identify abnormal trophoblast cells?
Why is it crucial to identify abnormal trophoblast cells?
What is the incidence of gestational trophoblastic disease in pregnancies?
What is the incidence of gestational trophoblastic disease in pregnancies?
What technique can be used to induce labor for pregnancies over 14 weeks in length?
What technique can be used to induce labor for pregnancies over 14 weeks in length?
In which type of mole does the karyotype show a normal 46XX or 46XY contributed only by the father?
In which type of mole does the karyotype show a normal 46XX or 46XY contributed only by the father?
What potential complication is mentioned if a miscarriage does not happen spontaneously within 2 weeks?
What potential complication is mentioned if a miscarriage does not happen spontaneously within 2 weeks?
What can be observed on chromosome analysis in an 'empty ovum' fertilized during a complete mole?
What can be observed on chromosome analysis in an 'empty ovum' fertilized during a complete mole?
How is the normal course of pregnancy termination described when it occurs spontaneously?
How is the normal course of pregnancy termination described when it occurs spontaneously?
What is the purpose of introducing mifepristone or misoprostol for elective termination of pregnancy?
What is the purpose of introducing mifepristone or misoprostol for elective termination of pregnancy?
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
Why might women need counseling after a miscarriage?
Why might women need counseling after a miscarriage?
