Abruptio Placenta

Question 1

In Abruptio Placenta the placenta ___from the uterine wall ___

Answer 1

separates, prematurely

Question 2

Abruptio Placenta usually occurs in (prima/multi) gravida over the age of ____

Answer 2

multi, 35 (HTN, trauma, cocaine are risk factors)

Question 3

How is the bleeding of Abruptio Placenta different from Placenta Previa?

Answer 3

“A”bruptio - pAin
Placenta Previa - blood
more blood less pain, less blood less pain

Question 4

If you are the nurse starting the IV on the client with Abruptio Placenta what gauge needle should you use?

Answer 4

16-18 - to give blood if necessary

Question 5

How often should you measure the VS, vag bleeding, FHR during Abruptio Placenta?

Answer 5

q 5-15 minutes for bleeding, maternal VS

Continuous fetal monitoring, deliver at earliest signs of distress (VS every 15m is standard for unstable patients)

Question 6

How is an infant delivered when Abruptio Placenta is present?

Answer 6

C-section

Question 7

Is there a higher or lower incidence of fetal death with Abruptio Placenta than Placenta Previa?

Answer 7

Higher

Question 8

In what trimester does Abruptio Placenta occur?

Answer 8

Third