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?

After week 12 Signup and view all the answers

What helps control placental bleeding during and after childbirth?

Uterine contractions Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of pregnancies experience spontaneous miscarriages?

15% to 30% Signup and view all the answers

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

The presence of fetal blood in the villi Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to identify abnormal trophoblast cells?

To diagnose gestational trophoblastic disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the incidence of gestational trophoblastic disease in pregnancies?

1 in every 1,500 pregnancies Signup and view all the answers

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

Introduction of a prostaglandin suppository 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?

Complete mole Signup and view all the answers

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

Disseminated intravascular coagulation Signup and view all the answers

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

Duplication of chromosome material from the father Signup and view all the answers

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

As a gradual process taking up to 2 weeks Signup and view all the answers

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

To cause dilation of the cervix Signup and view all the answers

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

A pregnancy in which implantation occurs outside the uterine cavity Signup and view all the answers

Why might women need counseling after a miscarriage?

To accept the reality of their situation and plan future pregnancies Signup and view all the answers

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