1. Within the fallopian tube, the most frequent site for an ectopic pregnancy is the:
2. A ______ ______ is an outcome where the embryo dies but remains in the tube, often surrounded by clotted blood, potentially causing slow leakage.
3. What is the primary diagnostic imaging tool used to definitively confirm an ectopic pregnancy and assess for rupture?
4. A common feature in the patient history for ectopic pregnancy is a period of missed menstruation (__________________) typically lasting 6-10 weeks.
5. Referred shoulder tip pain in a suspected ectopic pregnancy often indicates:
6. Which nursing action is paramount in the immediate post-operative period following surgery for ectopic pregnancy?
7. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants ________________ the uterine cavity.
8. Which location within the fallopian tube is considered the most dangerous for an ectopic pregnancy due to the risk of early rupture?
9. The standard surgical procedure to treat a tubal ectopic pregnancy, involving the removal of the affected fallopian tube, is called _______________________.
10. Where do the vast majority of ectopic pregnancies occur?
11. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy primarily by:
12. The most immediate and life-threatening complication resulting from a ruptured tubal pregnancy is ________ shock due to internal bleeding.
13. Tubal rupture in an ectopic pregnancy is considered a critical emergency because it directly leads to:
14. At a health center level, the most critical immediate aim when managing a suspected ruptured ectopic pregnancy is:
15. Pain elicited upon moving the cervix during a pelvic examination is known as cervical motion ________________ and is a key finding in suspected ectopic
16. In emergencies where ultrasound isn't available, aspiration of fresh blood via _________________ strongly suggests internal bleeding from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
17. Regarding Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) and ectopic pregnancy risk:
18. During surgery for an ectopic pregnancy, why is the opposite (contralateral) fallopian tube often examined?
19. Potent analgesics like _________________ might be administered intramuscularly for severe pain associated with ectopic pregnancy or post-operative recovery.
20. A significant long-term risk for women who have experienced one ectopic pregnancy is:
