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What is a key intervention for managing a threatened miscarriage?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What is the threshold for abnormally heavy vaginal bleeding after a miscarriage?
What is the threshold for abnormally heavy vaginal bleeding after a miscarriage?
What procedure might be performed to ensure the removal of all products of conception after a miscarriage?
What procedure might be performed to ensure the removal of all products of conception after a miscarriage?
What is the purpose of introducing prostaglandin suppository or Misoprostol into the posterior fornix of the vagina?
What is the purpose of introducing prostaglandin suppository or Misoprostol into the posterior fornix of the vagina?
In cases of excessive vaginal bleeding during miscarriage, what should be done immediately?
In cases of excessive vaginal bleeding during miscarriage, what should be done immediately?
What is a possible complication that may necessitate a transfusion during miscarriage?
What is a possible complication that may necessitate a transfusion during miscarriage?
When does labor induction with prostaglandin suppository or Misoprostol become necessary?
When does labor induction with prostaglandin suppository or Misoprostol become necessary?
Which procedure is performed to empty the uterus of the material that prevents it from contracting during miscarriage?
Which procedure is performed to empty the uterus of the material that prevents it from contracting during miscarriage?
'Habitual aborters' refer to women who have experienced how many spontaneous miscarriages?
'Habitual aborters' refer to women who have experienced how many spontaneous miscarriages?
What is the purpose of using Methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) in aiding uterine contraction?
What is the purpose of using Methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) in aiding uterine contraction?
What are common danger signs of infection that a woman should be familiar with after pregnancy loss?
What are common danger signs of infection that a woman should be familiar with after pregnancy loss?
In what part of the fallopian tube does approximately 80% of ectopic pregnancies occur?
In what part of the fallopian tube does approximately 80% of ectopic pregnancies occur?
What is a common cause of ectopic pregnancy according to the text?
What is a common cause of ectopic pregnancy according to the text?
Why is it essential for women to wipe the perineal area from front to back after voiding and defecation?
Why is it essential for women to wipe the perineal area from front to back after voiding and defecation?
What is a possible consequence if infection occurs after pregnancy loss?
What is a possible consequence if infection occurs after pregnancy loss?
