Author Question: A laboratory test for glycosylated hemoglobin Alc: 1. is now done for all pregnant women, not ... (Read 107 times)

Hungry! · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A laboratory test for glycosylated hemoglobin Alc:

1. is now done for all pregnant women, not just those with or likely to have diabetes.
2. is a snapshot of glucose control at the moment.
3. with a 2.5 to 5.9 result is considered evidence of good diabetes control.
4. is done on the patient's urine, not her blood.

Question 2

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is an important biochemical marker for pregnancy and so the basis for many tests. A maternity nurse should be aware that:

1. hCG can be detected as early as 2 weeks after conception.
2. the level of hCG increases gradually and uniformly through pregnancy.
3. much lower than normal increases in the level of hCG may indicate a postdate pregnancy.
4. higher than normal levels of hCG may indicate ectopic pregnancy or Down syn-drome.

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

Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. This is an extra test for diabetic women.
2. Incorrect. The test defines glycemic control over the previous 4 to 6 weeks.
3. Correct. A score of 2.5 to 5.9 indicates good control; 6 to 8 is fair; more than 8 is poor.
4. Incorrect. Glycosylated hemoglobin level tests are done on the blood.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Incorrect. hCG can be detected as early as 7 to 10 days after conception.
2. Incorrect. The level of hCG fluctuates during pregnancy: peaking, declining, stabilizing, then increasing again.
3. Incorrect. Abnormally slow increases may indicate impending miscarriage.
4. Correct. Higher levels also could be a sign of multiple gestation.