Induction of Labor and Pregnancy Termination
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What is the purpose of introducing a prostaglandin suppository or misoprostol into the posterior fornix of the vagina?

  • To stimulate fetal heart rate
  • To prevent infection during pregnancy
  • To induce labor and cause dilatation (correct)
  • To reduce vaginal bleeding

    • What is the concern of many patients who experience a pregnancy loss?

  • The cost of pregnancy loss management
  • The ability to carry a baby to full term in the future (correct)
  • The effectiveness of oxytocin stimulation
  • Infection rates during pregnancy loss management

    • Why is active listening important when communicating with a patient who has experienced a pregnancy loss?

  • To discuss the use of mifepristone for inducing labor
  • To ensure the patient is aware of the risks of infection
  • To prevent misunderstandings and ensure the patient understands the situation (correct)
  • To provide emotional support during a difficult time

    • What is the term for a pregnancy loss where the fetus has died, but the pregnancy has not been expelled from the uterus?

    <p>Missed miscarriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of counseling a patient who has experienced a pregnancy loss?

    <p>To address fears and concerns about future pregnancies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the nurse in caring for a patient who has experienced a pregnancy loss?

    <p>To provide emotional support and counseling to address fears and concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible cause of pregnancy loss due to abnormal thyroid function?

    <p>Lowered levels of protein-bound iodine (PBI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of zygotes may never implant securely due to inadequate endometrial formation or inappropriate site of implantation?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a complication of miscarriage that can be fatal if not detected?

    <p>Hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence of an incomplete miscarriage?

    <p>Major hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence of the corpus luteum failing to produce enough progesterone during pregnancy?

    <p>Decidua basalis thinning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential psychological complication of miscarriage?

    <p>A patient's psychological state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can maternal ingestion of alcohol during early pregnancy contribute to pregnancy loss?

    <p>By inducing abnormal fetal growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of systemic infections during pregnancy?

    <p>Endometrial sloughing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a treatment for excessive vaginal bleeding after miscarriage?

    <p>Positioning the patient flat and massaging the uterine fundus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential treatment for pregnancy loss due to inadequate progesterone production?

    <p>Progesterone therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible cause of pregnancy loss due to autoimmune disorders?

    <p>Antiphospholipid antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence of urinary tract infections during pregnancy?

    <p>Preterm birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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