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Amniotic Fluid

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From the amniotic fluid lecture
Samantha Hale
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Frage 1

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What is the normal gestation period?
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  • 38-42 weeks
  • 30-35 weeks
  • 45-50 weeks
  • 20-35 weeks

Frage 2

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Which of the following is a function of amniotic fluid?
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  • Cushions the fetus while in utero and allows for movement
  • Stabilizes fetal temperature
  • Plays a role in fetal lung development
  • Allows exchange of water and substances between the fluid, the fetus and the maternal circulation.
  • All of the above

Frage 3

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Initially, amniotic fluid is produced by the [blank_start]amnion and the placenta[blank_end].
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  • amnion and the placenta

Frage 4

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Production of amniotic fluid in the first trimester is supplied by [blank_start]maternal circulation[blank_end], approximately [blank_start]35mL[blank_end].
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  • maternal circulation
  • 35mL

Frage 5

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Amniotic fluid in the first trimester is similar to the composition of the mother's plasma (plus some sloughed off cells from the fetus).
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  • True
  • False

Frage 6

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In the 2nd trimester, [blank_start]fetal urine[blank_end] is the main contributor.
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  • fetal urine

Frage 7

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In the last half (to 1/3) of the pregnancy, regulation of the volume of amniotic fluid is further influenced by the production of [blank_start]fetal lung fluid[blank_end].
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  • fetal lung fluid

Frage 8

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Surfactants secreted by the fetus include
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  • Alpha fetoprotein and AChE
  • AChE and Lecithin
  • Sphingomyelin and AChE
  • Lecithin and sphingomyelin

Frage 9

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The volume of amniotic fluid increases throughout the pregnancy and peaks during the [blank_start]3rdtrimester[blank_end] (around 36 weeks gestation) before gradually [blank_start]decreasing[blank_end] prior to delivery.
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  • 3rd trimester
  • decreasing

Frage 10

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_______ is an excess accumulation of amniotic fluid due to failure of the fetus to start swallowing the fluid.
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  • Oligohydramnios
  • Polyhydramnios

Frage 11

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Polyhydramnios is associated with _____ while oligohydramnios is associated with ______.
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  • Congenital fetal deformations; Congenital deformations or amniotic membrane rupture
  • Congenital deformations or amniotic membrane rupture; Congenital fetal deformations

Frage 12

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Check the answers that are associated with polyhydramnios.
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  • Fetal distress
  • Failure of the fetus to start swallowing amniotic fluid
  • Increased fetal swallowing
  • Urinary tract deformities
  • Fetal structure anomalies
  • Neural tube disorders
  • Amniotic membrane leakage
  • Congenital infections
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Chromosomal abnormalities

Frage 13

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Check the answers associated with Oligohydramnios.
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  • Accumulation of amniotic fluid
  • Decreased amniotic fluid
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Failure of the fetus to start swallowing the fluid.
  • Urinary tract deformities
  • Increased fetal swallowing
  • Amniotic membrane leakage
  • Umbilical cord compression

Frage 14

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As the pregnancy continues, the composition of amniotic fluid changes to reflect contributions from the fetus. Check the answers to the changes that we would see in this case.
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  • Decrease in creatinine
  • Increase in creatinine
  • Increase in urea
  • Increase in uric acid
  • Increase in protein
  • Decrease in protein
  • Increase in glucose
  • Decrease in glucose
  • Decrease in urea
  • Decrease in uric acid

Frage 15

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Amniotic fluid creatinine levels may be used to assess fetal age. At less than 36 weeks old, that should be [blank_start]1.5-2.0[blank_end] mg/dL. At greater than 36 weeks old, that should be [blank_start]> 2.0 mg/dL[blank_end].
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  • 1.5-2.0
  • > 2.0 mg/dL

Frage 16

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Generally, amniocentesis can be performed anytime after 8 weeks gestation, but the purpose for the procedure dictates when it is actually performed.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 17

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Amniocentesis when used to screen for birth defects is performed between [blank_start]15-18[blank_end] weeks.
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  • 15-18

Frage 18

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Amniocentesis, when performed to monitor fetal distress is performed between [blank_start]20-42[blank_end] weeks.
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  • 20-42

Frage 19

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Check the appropriate boxes associated with amniotic fluid collection.
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  • Keep at room temperature.
  • Keep on ice.
  • Separate from cells asap.

Frage 20

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[blank_start]Filtration[blank_end] is recommended for FLM (fetal lung maturity studies) to prevent loss of phospholipids (lung surfactants)
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  • Filtration

Frage 21

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Surfactants are unstable at room temperature but stable if refrigerated for up to 72 hours
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  • True
  • False

Frage 22

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Centrifugation must be done much slower than for other specimen types. 140g are used to recover fetal cells, 500g is used to separate supernatant containing phospholipids for FLM analysis. Higher centrifugation forces will result in loss of phospholipids into the pellet with erroneous L/S ratio (later). Other assays can be done in clear supernatant after centrifugation at 1500g (5 to 15 minutes).
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  • True
  • False

Frage 23

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The mother's triple screen serum test includes [blank_start]AFP[blank_end], [blank_start]hCG[blank_end], and [blank_start]UE3[blank_end].
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  • AFP
  • hCG
  • UE3

Frage 24

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Produced by the fetal liver during 1st trimester; elevated with open neural tube defects (such as spina bifida – neural tissue is exposed, not covered with skin) – elevated in amniotic fluid and also in the mother’s circulation. Low levels are associated with Down Syndrome.
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  • Estriol
  • Bilirubin
  • AFP
  • hCG

Frage 25

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Low levels are a concern for maintaining the pregnancy. High levels are associated with down syndrome.
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  • hCG
  • Estriol
  • Bilirubin
  • AFP

Frage 26

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High "unconjugated estriol" indicates a problem with the fetus development.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 27

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Erroneous results can be obtained for ____ due to preeclampsia, anemia, and kidney disease.
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  • Estriol
  • AFP
  • Bilirubin
  • hCG

Frage 28

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DHEA, a precursor hormone, is produced by the fetal adrenal glands and converted to estriol in the placenta.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 29

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What is included in a Quad Screen?
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  • Cholesterol
  • DHEA
  • Inhibin-A
  • Glucose

Frage 30

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Inhibin-A is a protein produced by the fetus and ovaries. Elevated values, together with increased hCG, decreased AFP and estriol, are a better indication of Down syndrome.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 31

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The fern test helps determined if there is premature rupture of the amniotic sac. Vaginal fluid is smeared on a glass slide and allowed to dry. If amniotic fluid is present, it will crystalize in a characteristic fern-like formation.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 32

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All amniotic fluid is turbid to some degree
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  • True
  • False

Frage 33

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A protein produced by the fetal liver during the 1st trimester and present in both fetal serum and fetal CSF
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  • AFP
  • AChE
  • Bilirubin
  • Albumin

Frage 34

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These are tests that measure the various lung surfactants - lecithin, sphingomyelin, and [blank_start]phosphatidyl glycerol[blank_end].
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  • phosphatidyl glycerol

Frage 35

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The Foam Stability Index (FSI) is a test that measures the relative amounts of [blank_start]phospholipids[blank_end]; it correlates well with results of the L/S ratio and phosphatidyl glycerol assays.
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  • phospholipids

Frage 36

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AFP Levels peak at 16 weeks (500µg/L) then slowly decrease. Only a small (<1%) amount is filtered by the kidney and excreted in fetal urine. As a result, small amounts of AFP are normally present (< 10 µg/L) in amniotic fluid.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 37

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Check the tests associated with assessing AFP levels.
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  • Cytogenetics
  • Flow Cytometry
  • EIA
  • RIA

Frage 38

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AChE acetylcholinesterase is normally present in amniotic fluid (called pseudoacetylcholinesterase) and it will migrate slow in electrophoresis. With open NTDs, another form specific to neural tissue will be present that migrates much faster.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 39

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Amniotic fluid - Bilirubin and the Liley Graph - Zone 1
Antworten
  • indicates a normal to mildly affected fetus
  • quires careful monitoring of the pregnancy as it suggests HDFN may be occurring
  • indicates a severely affected fetus and a need for intervention.

Frage 40

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Amniotic fluid - Bilirubin and the Liley Graph - Zone 3
Antworten
  • indicates a normal to mildly affected fetus
  • requires careful monitoring of the pregnancy as it suggests HDFN may be occurring
  • indicates a severely affected fetus and a need for intervention

Frage 41

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FML maturity - baby is mature enough to avoid respiratory distress syndrome and delivery will be induced. After how many weeks is this usually? Answer: After [blank_start]32[blank_end] weeks
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  • 32

Frage 42

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When results of the Liley graph point to very early induction, fetal lung maturity must first be assessed. This is done by testing the level of [blank_start]lung surfactants[blank_end] present in the amniotic fluid.
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  • lung surfactants

Frage 43

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The most common complication of early delivery and is the leading cause of death in premature infants.
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  • Down Syndrome
  • Anencephaly
  • RDS
  • AIDS

Frage 44

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The function of the surfactant is to keep the [blank_start]alveoli open[blank_end].
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  • alveoli open

Frage 45

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The primary lung surfactant is
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  • Lecithin
  • Sphingomyelin
  • Phosphatidyl Glycerol

Frage 46

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[blank_start]Lecithin[blank_end] production increases toward the end of the pregnancy; by 34-36 weeks the amount of [blank_start]lecithin[blank_end] is present in sufficient amounts to prevent alveolar collapse.
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  • Lecithin
  • lecithin

Frage 47

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[blank_start]Sphingomyelin[blank_end] is a lipid that is produced at a constant steady rate after 26 weeks. The exact role of [blank_start]sphingomyelin[blank_end] has not yet been determined but is used as a reference for lecithin.
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  • Sphingomyelin
  • sphingomyelin

Frage 48

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Prior to 35 weeks L/S is usually <[blank_start]1.6[blank_end], but as lecithin increases (and sphingomyelin remains constant) the ratio increases. When it reaches [blank_start]2.0[blank_end] it is considered safe to deliver the baby.
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  • 1.6
  • 2.0

Frage 49

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Lecithin and sphingomyelin are measured by
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  • TLC
  • RIA
  • EIA

Frage 50

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[blank_start]Phosphatidyl Glycerol[blank_end] parallels the production of lecithin except in cases of maternal diabetes where production is delayed. In this case RDS can occur with an L/S of 2.0.
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  • Phosphatidyl Glycerol

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It is best to have an L/S ratio > 2.0 and detectable PGL to ensure FLM, however it’s only necessary in women with gestational diabetes to measure all three.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 52

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[blank_start]Amniostat FLM[blank_end] uses antisera specific for phosphatidyl glycerol; this is a semi-quantitative agglutination slide test that is faster to perform than TLC. There is no interference by blood or meconium but it has higher incidence of false negatives
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  • Amniostat FLM

Frage 53

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Phosphatidyl glycerol (PGL) is measured by (check all associated with it).
Antworten
  • TLC
  • Amniostat FLM
  • EIA
  • RIA

Frage 54

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Rapid tests for determining FLM (Check all that apply).
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  • EIA
  • RIA
  • FSI
  • Lamellar body counts
  • TLC

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The FSI is based on the fact that [blank_start]ethanol[blank_end] destroys [blank_start]phospholipids[blank_end]; it is an antifoaming agent.
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  • ethanol
  • phospholipids

Frage 56

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Amniotic Fluid - FSI
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  • When mixed with amniotic fluid and shaken, the amount of foam is proportional to the amount of surfactant present.
  • When mixed with amniotic fluid and shaken, the amount of foam is inversely proportional to the amount of surfactant present.

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Foam Stability Test - The presence of bubbles around the outside edge of the liquid surface is a sign that a sufficient amount of these phospholipids are present to support lung function. This test may be performed at the bedside by the physician.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 58

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FSI: The ones with less ethanol should have less bubbles because ethanol is an antifoaming agent.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 59

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The first tube that shows foaming gives us the FSI.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 60

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FSI: If it corresponds to 47 or higher (0.47 mL ethanol or greater) that means there are enough phospholipids to over come the antifoaming action of the ethanol even at that higher amount and thus the lungs are mature enough.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 61

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The storage form of lung surfactants
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  • Lamellar bodies
  • Sphingomyelin
  • Lecithin
  • Phosphatidyl glycerol

Frage 62

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As the lungs mature the increased lamellar body production reflects a decrease in phospholipids and L/S ratio.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 63

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[blank_start]Lamellar bodies[blank_end] will increase the optical density of amniotic fluid.
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  • Lamellar bodies

Frage 64

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When measured at 650 nm, [blank_start]meconium[blank_end] falsely increases the optical density, but [blank_start]hemoglobin[blank_end] does not.
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  • meconium
  • hemoglobin

Frage 65

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An OD reading of 0.150 correlates well with an L/S ratio ≥ 2.0 and the presence of phosphatidyl glycerol.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 66

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In a lamellar body count, contamination from [blank_start]blood[blank_end] will falsely increase the counts since [blank_start]platelets[blank_end] will be present.
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  • blood
  • platelets

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[blank_start]Fetal Fibronectin[blank_end] is a glycoprotein secreted during pregnancy by cells of the fetal membranes (amnion and chorion) that make the amniotic sac and the fetal side of the placenta. It acts as a glue that binds the placenta to the uterus.
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  • Fetal Fibronectin

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During weeks 22 to 35, the presence of [blank_start]fetal fibronectin[blank_end] may be used as a predictor for preterm delivery. If detected, it might be necessary for the mother to be on bed rest for the remainder of the pregnancy. A negative test is a predictor that delivery over the next two weeks is unlikely
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  • fetal fibronectin

Frage 69

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Fetal fibronectin Test is performed on
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  • A cervical/vaginal swab
  • Amniotic fluid
  • Urine
  • Serum

Frage 70

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Fetal Fibronectin tests include
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  • ELISA
  • Rapid Lateral flow immunosorbent assay
  • RIA
  • Flow cytometry

Frage 71

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At 22-35 weeks gestation, fFN levels are normally below [blank_start]50[blank_end] ng/dL.
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  • 50
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