Author Question: An ultrasound on a woman who is 32 weeks pregnant reveals the placenta implanted over the entire ... (Read 15 times)

futuristic · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

An ultrasound on a woman who is 32 weeks pregnant reveals the placenta implanted over the entire cervical os. What does the nurse understand best describes this condition?

a. Low-lying placenta
b. Marginal placenta previa
c. Partial placenta previa
d. Total placenta previa

Question 2

A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant becomes concerned when she has light vaginal bleeding accompanied by abdominal pain. An ectopic pregnancy is confirmed by ultrasound.

Which statement indicates that the woman understands the explanation of an ectopic pregnancy?
a.
The chorionic villi develop vesicles within the uterus.
b.
The placenta develops in the lower part of the uterus.
c.
The fetus dies in the uterus during the first half of the pregnancy.
d.
The embryo is implanted in the fallopian tube.

shayla · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A total placenta previa describes a condition in which the placenta completely covers the cervical opening.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized ovum is implanted outside of the uterine cavity.