Question

A 28-year-old woman at 36 weeks gestation presents with painless vaginal bleeding. Placenta previa is suspected. According to NICE, what is the investigation of choice to confirm the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Transvaginal ultrasound scan

Answer

Digital vaginal examination

Answer

Transabdominal ultrasound scan only

Answer

MRI pelvis

Answer

Speculum examination

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman at 36 weeks gestation presents with painless vaginal bleeding. Placenta previa is suspected. According to NICE, what is the investigation of choice to confirm the diagnosis?