Question 28 (part 2) · LEK · Placental abruption

The risk factors of placental abruption include:

1) a short umbilical cord;
2) hypotension;
3) oligohydramnios;
4) smoking.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. only 4.
  2. B. 1,2.
  3. C. 1,4.
  4. D. 1,2,4.
  5. E. 1,3,4.
Hint

Think of mechanical traction on the placenta, membrane rupture with reduced fluid, and vascular damage; is low or high blood pressure the problem?

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