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What is the main cause of a complete mole?
What is the main cause of a complete mole?
- The exact cause is unknown (correct)
- Decreased sperm mobility
- Impaired tubal cilliary action
- Maternal age above 40 years or below 19 years
What is a common sign of a partial mole?
What is a common sign of a partial mole?
- Excessive frequent vomiting
- Positive pregnancy test result in highly diluted urine 1:500 (correct)
- Hemorrhage
- No fetal movements
What is a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy?
What is a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy?
- Malnutrition
- Impaired tubal cilliary action
- Maternal age above 40 years
- History of previous pelvic operations such as D and C, ovarian surgery (correct)
What is a complication of a complete mole?
What is a complication of a complete mole?
What is a nursing management approach for complete mole?
What is a nursing management approach for complete mole?
Which type of bleeding in late pregnancy is characterized by bright red, painless, recurrent vaginal bleeding?
Which type of bleeding in late pregnancy is characterized by bright red, painless, recurrent vaginal bleeding?
Which type of placenta previa covers the internal os even when it is fully dilated?
Which type of placenta previa covers the internal os even when it is fully dilated?
What is a characteristic sign of abruptio placenta?
What is a characteristic sign of abruptio placenta?
What is a characteristic sign of placenta previa?
What is a characteristic sign of placenta previa?
In which type of abruptio placenta, almost all the blood is retained inside the uterus?
In which type of abruptio placenta, almost all the blood is retained inside the uterus?
Study Notes
Abnormalities in Pregnancy
Molar Pregnancy
- A complete mole is caused by the fertilization of an empty egg by a single sperm or two sperm.
- A partial mole is often signified by a higher than normal hCG level, and an ultrasound that reveals a fetus with growth restriction.
Ectopic Pregnancy
- A previous ectopic pregnancy is a risk factor for another ectopic pregnancy.
Complications of Molar Pregnancy
- A complete mole can lead to a complications, including the development of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN).
Nursing Management of Molar Pregnancy
- A nursing management approach for a complete mole involves providing emotional support, educating the patient on the procedure, and preparing her for a possible D&C procedure.
Bleeding in Late Pregnancy
- Vasa previa is characterized by bright red, painless, recurrent vaginal bleeding in late pregnancy.
Placenta Previa
- Placenta previa totalis is a type of placenta previa that covers the internal os even when it is fully dilated.
Abruptio Placenta
- A characteristic sign of abruptio placenta is a painful uterus with vaginal bleeding.
- In concealed abruptio placenta, almost all the blood is retained inside the uterus.
Placenta Previa Characteristics
- A characteristic sign of placenta previa is painless, bright red vaginal bleeding.
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Test your knowledge of molar pregnancy with this quiz. Explore the causes, risk factors, types, and signs and symptoms of this condition. Perfect for medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in reproductive health.
