In septic abortion, shock is due to neurogenic shock. (True or False) Fetal macrosomia is when birth weight exceeds 3 kg. (True or False)
Understand the Problem
The question presents two statements regarding medical concepts, asking whether they are true or false. The first statement pertains to septic abortion and neurogenic shock, while the second statement discusses fetal macrosomia and birth weight. The user is looking for clarification on the correctness of these statements.
Answer
False, False
In septic abortion, shock is not due to neurogenic shock, so this is False. Fetal macrosomia is when birth weight exceeds 4 kg, so this is False.
Answer for screen readers
In septic abortion, shock is not due to neurogenic shock, so this is False. Fetal macrosomia is when birth weight exceeds 4 kg, so this is False.
More Information
Septic shock in septic abortion is often due to bacterial infection rather than neurogenic causes. Fetal macrosomia is typically defined as a birth weight of more than 4,000 to 4,500 grams.
Tips
Remember that shock in septic abortions is primarily due to infection, and review standard definitions of birth weight thresholds for macrosomia.
Sources
- Septic abortion and septic shock - PubMed - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Fetal macrosomia - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic - mayoclinic.org
