When a Fetus Dies After 20 Weeks of Pregnancy, It

question 23

Multiple Choice

When a fetus dies after 20 weeks of pregnancy, it is sometimes referred to as a(n) :

• A) elective abortion.
• B) stillbirth.
• C) miscarriage.
• D) spontaneous abortion.

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Definitions:

Stethoscope

A medical instrument used to listen to sounds within the body, such as the heart and lungs.

Patient's Sternum

The flat bone located at the center of the chest, important in the protection of heart and lungs and often involved in surgical procedures.

Body Temperature

A measure of the warmth or coldness of the human or animal body, typically expressed in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Traumatic Head Injury

Physical trauma to the head that can lead to significant brain damage, symptoms, and in some instances, long-term complications.