True/False MCQ · Antepartum Haemorrhage
Regarding the distinction between placenta praevia and abruption, which of the following statements are TRUE?
- AAbruption causes painful bleeding with a tender uterus
- BPraevia causes a tender, woody uterus
- CPraevia causes painless bleeding with a soft uterus
- DAbruption is diagnosed by avoiding all examination
- EBoth always cause fully revealed bleeding
Show answers and explanation
- A. True
- B. False: A tender, woody uterus indicates abruption, not praevia.
- C. True
- D. False: Abruption is diagnosed clinically with appropriate examination.
- E. False: Abruption bleeding may be concealed, not always revealed.
Praevia versus abruption
- Praevia: painless, soft uterus.
- Abruption: painful, tender/woody uterus; bleeding may be concealed.
Why A is true
Abruption causes painful bleeding with a tender uterus.
Why B is false
A tender, woody uterus indicates abruption, not praevia.
Why C is true
Praevia causes painless bleeding with a soft uterus.
Why D is false
Abruption is diagnosed clinically with appropriate examination, not by avoiding all examination.
Why E is false
Abruption bleeding may be concealed, not always revealed.
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