Placenta Previa

Question 1

What degree of Placenta Previa is when the implantation is lower rather than in the upper portion of the uterus?

Answer 1

Low-lying PP

Question 2

What degree of Placenta Previa is when the placenta edge approaches the cervical os?

Answer 2

Marginal PP

Question 3

What degree of Placenta Previa is when the implantation of the placenta occludes a portion of the cervical os?

Answer 3

Partial PP

Question 4

What degree of Placenta Previa is when the implantation of the placenta totally occludes the cervical os?

Answer 4

Total PP

Question 5

What is the color of blood when the mother with PP experiences vaginal bleeding?

Answer 5

bright red

Question 6

When does vaginal bleeding tend to occur with PP?

Answer 6

third trimester, approx. week 30/7th month

Question 7

How does PP affect the uterus?

Answer 7

soft/flaccid or intermittent hardening if in labor

Question 8

How does PP affect contractions?

Answer 8

intermittent pain if it happens in labor secondary to uterine contractions

Question 9

What is the artificial rupture of the bag of water?

Answer 9

Amniotomy

Question 10

What are the complications of PP?

Answer 10

1. Hemorrhage
2. Prematurity
3. Obstruction of birth canal