03-05-2010, 10:21 AM
A 32-year-old woman is seen in the obstetrical unit at the hospital. She
is at 29 weeks™ gestation, with a chief complaint of significant vaginal
bleeding. She had a stillbirth with her prior pregnancy due to placental
abruption. The patient asks the physician about the accuracy of ultrasound
in the diagnosis of abruption. Which of the following statements
is most accurate?
A. Fetal ultrasound is more accurate in diagnosing placental abruption
than placenta previa.
B. Fetal ultrasound is quite sensitive in diagnosing placental abruption.
C. Ultrasound is sensitive in diagnosing abruption that occurs in the
lower aspect of the uterus.
D. Fetal ultrasound is not sensitive in diagnosing placental abruption
is at 29 weeks™ gestation, with a chief complaint of significant vaginal
bleeding. She had a stillbirth with her prior pregnancy due to placental
abruption. The patient asks the physician about the accuracy of ultrasound
in the diagnosis of abruption. Which of the following statements
is most accurate?
A. Fetal ultrasound is more accurate in diagnosing placental abruption
than placenta previa.
B. Fetal ultrasound is quite sensitive in diagnosing placental abruption.
C. Ultrasound is sensitive in diagnosing abruption that occurs in the
lower aspect of the uterus.
D. Fetal ultrasound is not sensitive in diagnosing placental abruption