Question 138 (part 2) · LEK · Placental abruption
Which of the following is/are true about placental abruption:
1) the risk factors include: hypertension, a short umbilical cord, uterine anomalies and placenta previa;
2) bleeding from the reproductive tract must be diagnosed in the course of placental abruption;
3) the risk of recurrence of placental abruption in the next pregnancy increases;
4) the complications include: haemorrhagic shock, DIC, uteroplacental apoplexy, amniotic fluid embolism as well as foetal and maternal death;
5) traumatic injuries resulting from road accidents may lead to placental abruption. The correct answer is :
2) bleeding from the reproductive tract must be diagnosed in the course of placental abruption;
3) the risk of recurrence of placental abruption in the next pregnancy increases;
4) the complications include: haemorrhagic shock, DIC, uteroplacental apoplexy, amniotic fluid embolism as well as foetal and maternal death;
5) traumatic injuries resulting from road accidents may lead to placental abruption. The correct answer is :
- A. all the above.
- B. 1,3,4,5.
- C. 2,4,5.
- D. 3,5.
- E. only 3.
Hint
Remember that blood from an abruption can remain trapped behind the placenta, then review its risk factors and complications.
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