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NURS 1230 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NURS 1230 EXAM 1
STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027

What does the T in TPAL stand for? - Term
-baby born between 38-42 weeks

What does the P in TPAL stand for? - Preterm
-baby born between 20-37 weeks

What does the A in TPAL stand for? - Abortion
-any pregnancy that ends before 20 weeks (spontaneous or elective)

What does the L in TPAL stand for? - Living
-number of living children

What is Placenta Abruption? - premature separation of a normally implanted placenta

What are the risk factors for placenta abruption? - -prior history
-HTN
-cocaine use
-smokers
-poor nutrition
-abdominal trauma
-hematoma often seen on ultrasound

What are the symptoms of placenta abruption? - -vaginal bleeding
-abdominal pain
-back pain
-uterine tenderness
-rapid uterine contractions (no resting tone)

what is the treatment for placenta abruption? - -monitor for hemorrhagic shock and DIC
-emergency c-section w/ blood products if needed

what is placenta previa? - the placenta attaches to the lower uterine segment of the uterus, near or over
the opening of the internal cervical OS

what are the risk factors for placenta previa? - -AMA
-multiparas
-previous c-section
-hx of suction curettage
-prevalent in Afrian americans and asians

what are the symptoms of placenta previa? - painless vaginal bleeding

what is the treatment for placenta previa? - -bed rest

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