Author Question: The most common use of amniotic fluid analysis in the third trimester of pregnancy is to determine ... (Read 42 times)

tiffannnnyyyyyy · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The most common use of amniotic fluid analysis in the third trimester of pregnancy is to determine

a. sex of the fetus c. presence of hydrocephaly
b. fetal surfactant pro-duction d. amniotic fluid index

Question 2

The nurse providing care for the pregnant woman understands that a factor indicating the need for fetal diagnostic procedures is

a. Maternal diabetes
b. Maternal age older than 30 years
c. Previous infant more than 3000 g at birth
d. Weight gain of 25 pounds

Shshxj · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The most common use of amniotic fluid analysis in the third trimester of pregnancy is to determine fetal surfactant production, especially in the presence of a concern about the potential for premature birth. Fetal gender and presence of hydrocephaly are determined by ultrasonography.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A Diabetes is a risk factor in pregnancy because of possible impairment of
placental perfusion.
B A maternal age greater than 35 years is an indication for testing.
C Having had another infant weighing greater than 4000 g at birth is an indication
for testing.
D Excessive weight gain is an indication for testing. Normal weight gain is 15 to
35 pounds.