Pregnancy Loss

Question 1

approximately what percentage of pregnancies terminate in spontaneous abortion?

Answer 1

20%

Question 2

what type of abortion has bleeding or cramping, but pregnancy continues and cervix is not dilated?

Answer 2

threatened abortion

Question 3

what type of abortion has the baby completely expelled, pain ceases, but spotting may be present. the cervical os is closed, some blood in the vaginal vault.

Answer 3

complete abortion (complete miscarriage)

Question 4

what type of abortion has a dilated cervix, some portion of baby remains in the uterus, mild cramps, and bleeding is persistent and excessive?

Answer 4

incomplete abortion

Question 5

what type of abortion the pregnancy has ceased to develop, but the baby has not been expelled. browning discharge but no active bleeding.

Answer 5

missed abortion

Question 6

what type of abortion has abortifacient and correttage indicated?

Answer 6

missed abortion