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In placenta previa the placenta is implanted _____than it should be and lays over the _____ _____ |
Lower, cervical os |
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What is the classic symptom of Placenta previa? |
PAINLESS 3rd trimester bleeding |
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In whom is placenta previa most likley to occur? |
Multigravidas |
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What is meant when the physician/nurse use the terms total (complete) or partial (incomplete) in reference to placenta previa? |
Total or complete = placenta covers the whole cervical opening Partial or incomplete = placenta covers only part of the cervical opening |
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What are 3 complications of placenta previa? |
1. Shock 2. Maternal death 3. Fetal death |
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What is the best and safest way to confirm placenta previa? |
Ultrasound |
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Should a woman with placenta previa be hospitalized? |
Yes -ALWAYS if bleeding |
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If a surgeon delays doing a C-section for placenta previa it is due to? |
Immaturity of the fetus |
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As soon as placenta previa is diagnosed, most pregnancies will be terminated via C-section if the fetus is mature? (T/F) |
True |
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If a woman is admitted with active bleeding with placenta previa, you should monitor fetal heart tones _____ |
Continuously via fetal monitor |
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It is not necessary to use electronic fetal monitoring when there is active bleeding in placenta previa? (T/F) |
False -Infant must ALWAYS be monitored |
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Will a woman with active bleeding in placenta previa be given any system pain relief during labor? |
No -They don't want to depress the fetus |
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If you were told to start the IV on the woman admitted for placenta previa, what gauge needle would you use? |
18 gauge or any other one larger enough to administer blood |
