Pregnancy Disorders

Question 1

Premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall; may result in a severe hemorrhage that can threaten both infant and maternal lives. Also called ablatio placentae

Answer 1

Abruptio placentae

Question 2

Condition of mothers’ inability to produce milk.

Answer 2

Agalactia

Question 3

Condition in which the infant’s head is larger than the pelvic outlet it must pass through, thereby inhibiting normal labor and birth. It is one of the indications for a cesarean section ( C-section)

Answer 3

Cephalopelvic disproportion

Question 4

Extremely serious form of hypertension secondary to pregnancy. Patients are at risk for coma, convulsions, and death.

Answer 4

Eclampsia

Question 5

I plantation of the embryo in any location but the uterus.

Answer 5

Ectopic pregnancy

Question 6

Condition in which the mother is Rhesus factor (Rh) negative and the fetus is Rh positive, causing the mother to form antibodies to the Rh-positive factor. Subsequent Rh-positive pregnancies will be in jeopardy because the mother’s anti-Rh antibodies will cross the placenta and destroy fetal blood cells.

Answer 6

Erythroblastosis fetalis

Question 7

Termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable. If spontaneous, it may be termed a miscarriage of a spontaneous abortion. If induced, it can be referred to as a therapeutic abortion.

Answer 7

Miscarriage/ Abortion

Question 8

Condition of low or missing amniotic fluid.

Answer 8

oligohydramnios

Question 9

Placenta that is malpositioned in the uterus so that it covers the opening of the cervix.

Answer 9

placenta previa

Question 10

Condition of excessive amniotic fluid.

Answer 10

polyhydramnios

Question 11

Abnormal condition of pregnancy with unknown cause, marked by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria. Formally called toxemia of pregnancy.

Answer 11

preeclampsia