Separation of the Placenta from the Uterine Wall After 20

Question

Separation of the placenta from the uterine wall after 20 weeks' gestation is a condition called
A) placenta previa
B) abruptio placentae
C) ectopic pregnancy
D) preeclampsia

Accepted Answer

Separation of the placenta from the uterine wall after 20 weeks' gestation is known as abruptio placentae. Placenta previa refers to the placenta covering the cervix, ectopic pregnancy is implantation of the fertilized egg outside the uterus, and preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific disorder characterized by high blood pressure and damage to organs.