A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 38 weeks gestation presents with painless vaginal bleeding. Placenta previa is suspected. Which investigation is contr...

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A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 38 weeks gestation presents with painless vaginal bleeding. Placenta previa is suspected. Which investigation is contraindicated without prior imaging?

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Digital vaginal examination

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Transabdominal ultrasound

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Transvaginal ultrasound

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Cardiotocography (CTG)

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Speculum examination

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Obstetrics & Gynaecology

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 38 weeks gestation presents with painless vaginal bleeding. Placenta previa is suspected. Which investigation is contraindicated without prior imaging?