Is septic abortion shock due to neurogenic shock? (True or False) Fetal macrosomia is when birth weight exceeds 4 kg. (True or False)
Understand the Problem
The question presents two statements related to medical conditions and asks whether each statement is true or false, specifically regarding septic abortion, neurogenic shock, and fetal macrosomia.
Answer
False for both statements.
The final answer is False for both statements.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is False for both statements.
More Information
Septic abortion shock is primarily due to endotoxin-producing gram-negative organisms, not neurogenic shock. Fetal macrosomia is typically defined as a birth weight over 4,000 grams (4 kg or 8 lbs 13 oz).
Tips
Confusing neurogenic shock with other types of shock can lead to errors in diagnosis and treatment. Similarly, incorrect definitions of fetal macrosomia can affect management during pregnancy.
Sources
- Septic abortion and septic shock - PubMed - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Fetal macrosomia - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic - mayoclinic.org
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