South California EMS Medical Block Practice Test

Which term describes the loss of pregnancy before 20 weeks gestation?

Spontaneous Abortion (Miscarriage) Ectopic Pregnancy Hematemesis Hematochezia

Correct Answer:

Spontaneous Abortion (Miscarriage)

Explanation:

Loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks is described as spontaneous abortion, commonly known as a miscarriage. This term specifically means a natural, non-induced end to an early pregnancy prior to fetal viability. The other terms aren’t about pregnancy loss: an ectopic pregnancy refers to a pregnancy implanted outside the uterus and is a different condition; hematemesis is vomiting blood; hematochezia is the passage of bright red blood from the rectum.

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