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Maternal Health: Placental Abruption

Description: Test your knowledge on Placental Abruption, a serious pregnancy complication that occurs when the placenta separates from the uterus before delivery.
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What is the most common cause of placental abruption?

  1. Hypertension

  2. Trauma

  3. Preeclampsia

  4. Smoking


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Trauma, such as a car accident or a fall, is the most common cause of placental abruption.

Which of the following is a risk factor for placental abruption?

  1. Advanced maternal age

  2. Multiple pregnancies

  3. History of placental abruption

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Advanced maternal age, multiple pregnancies, and a history of placental abruption are all risk factors for placental abruption.

What are the signs and symptoms of placental abruption?

  1. Abdominal pain

  2. Vaginal bleeding

  3. Uterine tenderness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and uterine tenderness are all signs and symptoms of placental abruption.

What is the most common complication of placental abruption?

  1. Preterm birth

  2. Low birth weight

  3. Fetal death

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Preterm birth, low birth weight, and fetal death are all common complications of placental abruption.

How is placental abruption diagnosed?

  1. Ultrasound

  2. Blood tests

  3. Physical examination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ultrasound, blood tests, and a physical examination are all used to diagnose placental abruption.

What is the treatment for placental abruption?

  1. Bed rest

  2. Blood transfusion

  3. Emergency delivery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bed rest, blood transfusion, and emergency delivery are all used to treat placental abruption.

What is the prognosis for placental abruption?

  1. Good

  2. Fair

  3. Poor

  4. Depends on the severity of the abruption


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The prognosis for placental abruption depends on the severity of the abruption.

What is the best way to prevent placental abruption?

  1. There is no way to prevent placental abruption

  2. Avoid trauma

  3. Get regular prenatal care

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is no way to prevent placental abruption, but avoiding trauma, getting regular prenatal care, and managing risk factors can help reduce the risk.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for placental abruption?

  1. Smoking

  2. Alcohol consumption

  3. Advanced maternal age

  4. Multiple pregnancies


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alcohol consumption is not a risk factor for placental abruption.

What is the most common type of placental abruption?

  1. Complete placental abruption

  2. Partial placental abruption

  3. Central placental abruption

  4. Marginal placental abruption


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Marginal placental abruption is the most common type of placental abruption.

Which of the following is a sign of a severe placental abruption?

  1. Abdominal pain

  2. Vaginal bleeding

  3. Uterine tenderness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and uterine tenderness are all signs of a severe placental abruption.

What is the most common cause of death in placental abruption?

  1. Fetal death

  2. Maternal death

  3. Both fetal and maternal death

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fetal death is the most common cause of death in placental abruption.

Which of the following is NOT a treatment for placental abruption?

  1. Bed rest

  2. Blood transfusion

  3. Emergency delivery

  4. Antibiotics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Antibiotics are not a treatment for placental abruption.

What is the long-term prognosis for a woman who has had placental abruption?

  1. Good

  2. Fair

  3. Poor

  4. Depends on the severity of the abruption


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The long-term prognosis for a woman who has had placental abruption depends on the severity of the abruption.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for recurrent placental abruption?

  1. Advanced maternal age

  2. Multiple pregnancies

  3. History of placental abruption

  4. Smoking


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Smoking is not a risk factor for recurrent placental abruption.

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