which of the following findings should make the emt suspect an ectopic pregnancy in a woman who reports…

which of the following findings should make the emt suspect an ectopic pregnancy in a woman who reports abdominal pain?\na) menstrual period began 3 days ago\nb) spontaneous abortion 6 months ago\nc) recent pelvic inflammatory disease\nd) cesarean section scar on the abdomen

which of the following findings should make the emt suspect an ectopic pregnancy in a woman who reports abdominal pain?\na) menstrual period began 3 days ago\nb) spontaneous abortion 6 months ago\nc) recent pelvic inflammatory disease\nd) cesarean section scar on the abdomen

Answer

Brief Explanations:

To determine the finding that suggests ectopic pregnancy, we analyze each option:

  • Option A: A menstrual period 3 days ago is a normal event and not specific to ectopic pregnancy.
  • Option B: A spontaneous abortion 6 months ago is a past event and not a direct indicator of current ectopic pregnancy.
  • Option C: Recent pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can cause scarring or damage to the fallopian tubes, increasing the risk of ectopic pregnancy (where the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, often due to tubal damage from infections like PID).
  • Option D: A Cesarean section scar is related to uterine surgery and not a primary risk factor for ectopic pregnancy compared to PID.

Answer:

C) Recent pelvic inflammatory disease