Placenta Previa vs. Abruptio Placenta

Question 1

What is Abruptio Placenta?

Answer 1

When the placenta detaches itself from the uterine wall

Question 2

What is Placenta Previa?

Answer 2

The placenta is covering or near the cervix, blocking opening to vagin

Question 3

Abruptio Placenta Signs

Answer 3

Sudden, Painful, bleeding with contractions and uterine tenderness

Question 4

Abruptio Placenta Risk factors

Answer 4

HTN, diabetes, smoking, alcohol (ETOH)abuse, drug abuse

Question 5

Abruptio Placenta Dangers

Answer 5

Decreased 02 and nutrients to fetus,
Premature birth
Blood clots

Question 6

Abruptio Nursing Interventions

Answer 6

Bed rest
C-section if baby is term
Frequent vitals
Blood transfusion may be needed so type and cross mother

Question 7

Placenta Previa Signs

Answer 7

Sudden, Painless, bleeding, bright red in color, Usually seen in third trimester

Question 8

Placenta Previa Risk Factors

Answer 8

Previous C-section, multiparity, older-age mother

Question 9

Placenta Previa Dangers

Answer 9

Maternal hemorrhage, Premature labor

Question 10

Placenta Previa Nursing Interventions

Answer 10

Bed rest, C-section if baby is term, Frequent vitals, Blood transfusions ma be needed so type and cross mother

Question 11

Both conditions will require what three interventions?

Answer 11

Frequent vitals
Fetal ultrasound
Fetal heart monitoring

Question 12

Which condition has more bleeding?

Answer 12

Placenta previa

Question 13

Which condition will create a rigid, board-like abdomen?

Answer 13

Abruptio Placenta

Question 14

Abruptio Placenta causes which blood clotting disorder?

Answer 14

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

Question 15

If a pregnant client is bleeding vaginally, what must you NEVER do?

Answer 15

A vaginal exam