The most common use of amniotic fluid analysis in the third ...

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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

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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.

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