First Aid - Miscarriage

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First Aid - Miscarriage - Study #2 Online Dictionary

Q1) A woman who has had a miscarriage needs to be treated sensitively. Reassure her and monitor for signs of shock while waiting for an ambulance to arrive. True or False?

True

Q2) Many miscarriages can take several days from start to finish and may not start with a heavy blood flow or sever pain. True or False?

True

Q3) Define an ectopic pregnancy?

In this circumstance, the fertilized egg become embedded in the Fallopian tube rather than the womb. As well as ending the pregnancy, this is a potentially life-threatening condition for the mother.

Q4) Most women who have a miscarriage do not have problems with subsequent pregnancies but a woman should take time to grieve and talk about her feeling before becoming pregnant again. True or False?

True

Q5) An obstetrician is?

A doctor specializing in women's pregnancy (reproductive health).

Q6) First responder: treatment is __?__.

1) Overall, listen to the wants and needs of the woman.
2) If bleeding or pain is severe, or there are signs of shock, call 911.
3) Reassure the woman and offer her a sanity pad or towel.
4) Keep anything that is passed from the vagina out of sight of the woman, for medical staff to examine.

Q7) A home pregnancy test will confirm or exclude pregnancy in most cases. True or False?

True

Q8) If you suspect a miscarriage, call your doctor/ambulance (911). True or False?

True

Q9) Most miscarriages happen because the fertilized egg in the uterus does not develop normally. True or Fale?

True

Q10) No treatment can stop a miscarriage. True or False?

True