When a woman has miscarried in three or more consecutive pregnancies, it is referred to as which type of spontaneous abortion?
A- Inevitable
B- Missed
C- Habitual
D- Habitual
Correct Response: C
When a woman has miscarried in three or more consecutive pregnancies, it is referred to as habitual abortions. Habitual abortions are often the result of the additional emotional trauma experienced from multiple miscarries. Inevitable abortions are characterizes with bleeding and dilation of the cervical os. When the fetus dies and growth ends, but remains in utero, it is called a missed abortion. Foul-smelling bleeding, fever, and cramping often occur with a septic abortion which is often the result of severe infections.
A- Inevitable
B- Missed
C- Habitual
D- Habitual
Correct Response: C
When a woman has miscarried in three or more consecutive pregnancies, it is referred to as habitual abortions. Habitual abortions are often the result of the additional emotional trauma experienced from multiple miscarries. Inevitable abortions are characterizes with bleeding and dilation of the cervical os. When the fetus dies and growth ends, but remains in utero, it is called a missed abortion. Foul-smelling bleeding, fever, and cramping often occur with a septic abortion which is often the result of severe infections.
