Placenta Previa

Question 1

⚫ It is the low implantation of the placenta in
the uterus;
⚫ as the cervix softens & begins to efface &
dilate, placental sinuses are opened causing
progressive hemorrhages

Answer 1

PLACENTA PREVIA

Question 2

implantation in the lower
rather than in the upper portion of the uterus

Answer 2

LOW-LYING PLACENTA

Question 3

the placenta edge
approaches that of the cervical os; 2 to 3 cm from the
internal os & does not cover it

Answer 3

MARGINAL PLACENTA PREVIA

Question 4

placenta occludes a
portion of the cervical os

Answer 4

PARTIAL PLACENTA PREVIA

Question 5

placenta
completely covers the cervical os

Answer 5

TOTAL or COMPLETE PLACENTA PREVIA

Question 6

some Etiology

Answer 6

⚫ multiple gestation
⚫ past CS births

Question 7

1 Assessment

Answer 7

⚫ Uterus soft, non-tender

Question 8

Diagnosis

Answer 8

Ultrasonography

Question 9

95% accurate, detects site of
implantation

Answer 9

Ultrasonography

Question 10

room is set up for vaginal
delivery and emergency CS

Answer 10

Double set-up:

Question 11

Vaginal exams are done only in a ____
to allow emergency CS

Answer 11

double set-up

Question 12

a steroid that hastens
lung maturity may be given if fetus is < 36
weeks

Answer 12

BETAMETHASONE,