NM702 MODULE 9 ECTOPIC PREGNANCY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
What is the incidence of ectopic pregnancies?
At least 20 per 1000 pregnancies
What are clinical signs of an ectopic pregnancy?
Abdominal Pain or tenderness
Amenorrhea
Vaginal Bleeding
Dizziness or weakness
Fever
Flulike symptoms
Vomiting
Syncope
What are signs that indicate an ectopic pregnancy is a surgical emergency?
Abdominal rigidity
Abdominal guarding
Severe tenderness
Evidence of hypovolemic shock (hypotension, tachycardia)
Why has the rate of ectopic pregnancies increased over time?
More pelvic infection, the increased use of some types of assisted reproduction
techniques.
Where is the most common site for an ectopic pregnancy?
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
What is the incidence of ectopic pregnancies?
At least 20 per 1000 pregnancies
What are clinical signs of an ectopic pregnancy?
Abdominal Pain or tenderness
Amenorrhea
Vaginal Bleeding
Dizziness or weakness
Fever
Flulike symptoms
Vomiting
Syncope
What are signs that indicate an ectopic pregnancy is a surgical emergency?
Abdominal rigidity
Abdominal guarding
Severe tenderness
Evidence of hypovolemic shock (hypotension, tachycardia)
Why has the rate of ectopic pregnancies increased over time?
More pelvic infection, the increased use of some types of assisted reproduction
techniques.
Where is the most common site for an ectopic pregnancy?
