Methods for Inducing Labor and Terminating Pregnancy

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What is a key intervention for managing a threatened miscarriage?

Complete bedrest (correct)

Increased physical activity

Immediate surgical intervention

Avoidance of vaginal exams

In the context of pregnancy loss, what does it indicate if the level of HCG hormone in the blood stream does not double 48 hours after the initial test?

Healthy pregnancy

Poor placental function (correct)

Successful implantation

Impending miscarriage

What should a woman do after being discharged following a D&C procedure for pregnancy loss?

Ignore any changes in her symptoms

Monitor vaginal bleeding by recording pad usage (correct)

Resume heavy physical activity immediately

Avoid any follow-up appointments

What might be offered by a primary health care provider if no fetal heart sounds are detected and an ultrasound reveals an empty gestational sac?

Medication to help pregnancy pass Signup and view all the answers

What is the threshold for abnormally heavy vaginal bleeding after a miscarriage?

Saturating more than 1 pad per hour Signup and view all the answers

What procedure might be performed to ensure the removal of all products of conception after a miscarriage?

Dilatation and Evacuation (D&E) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of introducing prostaglandin suppository or Misoprostol into the posterior fornix of the vagina?

To induce labor Signup and view all the answers

In cases of excessive vaginal bleeding during miscarriage, what should be done immediately?

Position flat and massage the uterine fundus Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible complication that may necessitate a transfusion during miscarriage?

DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation) Signup and view all the answers

When does labor induction with prostaglandin suppository or Misoprostol become necessary?

After 14 weeks of pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

Which procedure is performed to empty the uterus of the material that prevents it from contracting during miscarriage?

Suction Curettage Signup and view all the answers

'Habitual aborters' refer to women who have experienced how many spontaneous miscarriages?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) in aiding uterine contraction?

To reduce blood loss Signup and view all the answers

What are common danger signs of infection that a woman should be familiar with after pregnancy loss?

High fever, abdominal pain, and foul-smelling vaginal discharge Signup and view all the answers

In what part of the fallopian tube does approximately 80% of ectopic pregnancies occur?

Ampullar portion Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of ectopic pregnancy according to the text?

Obstruction in the fallopian tube from a previous infection Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for women to wipe the perineal area from front to back after voiding and defecation?

To avoid infection spread Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence if infection occurs after pregnancy loss?

Excessive blood loss Signup and view all the answers