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?

Missed miscarriage Signup and view all the answers

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

To address fears and concerns about future pregnancies Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide emotional support and counseling to address fears and concerns Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

50% Signup and view all the answers

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

Hemorrhage Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of an incomplete miscarriage?

Major hemorrhage Signup and view all the answers

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

Decidua basalis thinning Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential psychological complication of miscarriage?

A patient's psychological state Signup and view all the answers

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

By inducing abnormal fetal growth Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of systemic infections during pregnancy?

Endometrial sloughing Signup and view all the answers

What is a treatment for excessive vaginal bleeding after miscarriage?

Positioning the patient flat and massaging the uterine fundus Signup and view all the answers

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is a possible consequence of an incomplete miscarriage?

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

What is a potential psychological complication of miscarriage?

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

What is a common consequence of systemic infections during pregnancy?

What is a treatment for excessive vaginal bleeding after miscarriage?

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

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

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

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