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Which of the following can potentially lead to pregnancy loss due to abnormal fetal growth?

Ingestion of alcohol during early pregnancy (correct)

Excessive weight gain during pregnancy

Diagnosis of gestational diabetes

Chronic hypertension in the mother

What percentage of pregnancies may result in spontaneous miscarriage?

5% to 10%

30% to 40%

40% to 50%

15% to 30% (correct)

What is a necessary condition for a fetus to be considered viable?

The fetus must be able to survive if born at that time. (correct)

The fetus must be in the third trimester.

The fetus must have reached 40 weeks of gestation.

The fetus must weigh at least 1 kilogram.

Which of the following infections is known to readily cross the placenta and may contribute to pregnancy complications?

Syphilis Signup and view all the answers

What happens to progesterone production if the fetus fails to grow due to an infection?

It decreases. Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term used for any interruption of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable?

Abortion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions can be a more common cause of spontaneous miscarriage?

Urinary tract infections Signup and view all the answers

What emotional response is commonly associated with vaginal bleeding during pregnancy?

Fear Signup and view all the answers

What symptom might indicate severe shock in a woman with suspected ectopic pregnancy?

Rapid, thready pulse Signup and view all the answers

What imaging technique can visualize a ruptured fallopian tube in suspected ectopic pregnancy?

Transvaginal ultrasound Signup and view all the answers

What does falling levels of hCG or serum progesterone suggest in the context of ectopic pregnancy?

The pregnancy has ended Signup and view all the answers

What sign indicates peritoneal irritation associated with ectopic pregnancy?

Bluish hue at the umbilicus Signup and view all the answers

Why might women with a history of ectopic pregnancy have a higher chance of future occurrences?

Scarring from previous infections like salpingitis Signup and view all the answers

What is typically the status of temperature in a woman experiencing an ectopic pregnancy?

Usually normal Signup and view all the answers

What role do oral contraceptives have regarding ectopic pregnancy according to the content?

They reduce the incidence of ectopic pregnancies Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom may a woman experience that is typical of early pregnancy but can also occur in ectopic pregnancy?

Nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of platelets in the context of clotting?

To form a seal over bleeding points Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is most closely associated with the development of DIC?

Acute promyelocytic leukemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the early symptom of DIC?

Easy bruising or bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What causes tissue hypoxia in DIC?

Obstruction of blood flow Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a common cause of DIC?

Irritable bowel syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the widespread activation of the coagulation system in DIC?

Consumption of clotting factors and platelets Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a critical pathological feature of DIC?

Extensive thrombus formation in the microvascular system Signup and view all the answers

What role does thrombin play in clot formation during DIC?

Activates fibrinolysin to digest excess fibrin threads Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of a patient's condition should the nurse closely monitor due to potential mobility issues?

Gait and stability during ambulation Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is likely due to impaired sensation in patients with pernicious anemia?

Mouth and tongue soreness Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of placenta previa if it is diagnosed as total?

The birth must occur via cesarean section. Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for patients with pernicious anemia even when symptoms have resolved?

Monthly vitamin B12 injections or daily oral supplements Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom presented by patients with abruptio placentae?

Uterine contractions and fetal distress Signup and view all the answers

What is a major risk associated with gastric atrophy in patients with pernicious anemia?

Increased risk of gastric cancer Signup and view all the answers

Which analysis is used to evaluate fetal lung maturity if bleeding occurs after 37 weeks of gestation?

Lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio Signup and view all the answers

Why may more postpartum hemorrhage occur in women with a history of placenta previa?

The placental site is poorly positioned. Signup and view all the answers

What should patients with impaired sensation be instructed to avoid?

Excessive heat and cold Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a fetus shows signs of distress in the context of placenta previa?

Prepare for potential emergency birth. Signup and view all the answers

What might physical and occupational therapy referrals assist patients with?

Obtaining assistive devices and instruction in their use Signup and view all the answers

What consequence may occur due to anemia in patients if not treated?

Heart failure associated with severe anemia Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of bleeding associated with abruptio placentae?

It is typically bright red and sudden. Signup and view all the answers

What type of infections during pregnancy is a significant contributor to maternal and fetal morbidity?

Viral infections Signup and view all the answers

What factor can increase the risk of placental abruption in subsequent pregnancies?

History of placental abruption in a previous pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of prescribing drugs for fetal lung maturity if the fetus is less than 34 weeks gestation?

To prepare fetal lungs for breathing post-birth. Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following can potentially lead to pregnancy loss due to abnormal fetal growth?

What percentage of pregnancies may result in spontaneous miscarriage?

What is a necessary condition for a fetus to be considered viable?

Which of the following infections is known to readily cross the placenta and may contribute to pregnancy complications?

What happens to progesterone production if the fetus fails to grow due to an infection?

What is the medical term used for any interruption of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable?

Which of the following conditions can be a more common cause of spontaneous miscarriage?

What emotional response is commonly associated with vaginal bleeding during pregnancy?

What symptom might indicate severe shock in a woman with suspected ectopic pregnancy?

What imaging technique can visualize a ruptured fallopian tube in suspected ectopic pregnancy?

What does falling levels of hCG or serum progesterone suggest in the context of ectopic pregnancy?

What sign indicates peritoneal irritation associated with ectopic pregnancy?

Why might women with a history of ectopic pregnancy have a higher chance of future occurrences?

What is typically the status of temperature in a woman experiencing an ectopic pregnancy?

What role do oral contraceptives have regarding ectopic pregnancy according to the content?

Which symptom may a woman experience that is typical of early pregnancy but can also occur in ectopic pregnancy?

What is the primary function of platelets in the context of clotting?

Which condition is most closely associated with the development of DIC?

What is the early symptom of DIC?

What causes tissue hypoxia in DIC?

Which of the following is not a common cause of DIC?

What is the consequence of the widespread activation of the coagulation system in DIC?

Which of the following represents a critical pathological feature of DIC?

What role does thrombin play in clot formation during DIC?

What aspect of a patient's condition should the nurse closely monitor due to potential mobility issues?

Which symptom is likely due to impaired sensation in patients with pernicious anemia?

What can be a consequence of placenta previa if it is diagnosed as total?

What is essential for patients with pernicious anemia even when symptoms have resolved?

What is a common symptom presented by patients with abruptio placentae?

What is a major risk associated with gastric atrophy in patients with pernicious anemia?

Which analysis is used to evaluate fetal lung maturity if bleeding occurs after 37 weeks of gestation?

Why may more postpartum hemorrhage occur in women with a history of placenta previa?

What should patients with impaired sensation be instructed to avoid?

What should be done if a fetus shows signs of distress in the context of placenta previa?

What might physical and occupational therapy referrals assist patients with?

What consequence may occur due to anemia in patients if not treated?

What is a key characteristic of bleeding associated with abruptio placentae?

What type of infections during pregnancy is a significant contributor to maternal and fetal morbidity?

What factor can increase the risk of placental abruption in subsequent pregnancies?

What is the primary purpose of prescribing drugs for fetal lung maturity if the fetus is less than 34 weeks gestation?

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