Complications of Pregnancy correctly answered graded A+ 2023/2024

Complications of Pregnancy Spontaneous Abortion - correct answer Loss of a fetus prior to viability (20 weeks) Threatened Abortion s/s - correct answer Vaginal bleeding, usually scant Mild uterine cramping Cervix remains closed/membranes intact B-hCG levels continue to rise Inevitable Abortion s/s - correct answer Rupture of membranes Cervical dilation Active, moderate vaginal bleeding Missed Abortion s/s - correct answer Uterus stops growing Vaginal bleeding may or may not occur hCG levels decline Nausea and breast tenderness go away Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - correct answer Defect in coagulation in which anticoagulation and procoagulation factors are activated at the same time. Cerclage - correct answer Cervix is stitched closed to prevent miscarrage Incompetent Cervix - correct answer Cervix that is unable to remain closed long enough to support a pregnancy to the point of viability Ectopic Pregnancy - correct answer Fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tube