placenta previa Flashcards
1
Q
what happens to the placenta in platenta previa?
A
placenta is implanted in lower uterine segment, completely or partially covers the cervix, causes bleeding when the cervix dilates or the lower uterine segment effaces
2
Q
pt with placenta previa may require a blood transfusion. T or F
A
t
3
Q
when do you typically see bleeding with placenta previa?
A
2nd and 3rd trimester
4
Q
is the bleeding painless with placenta previa?
A
yes
