comprehensive perinatal & pediatric respiratory care
4th edition chapter 2 Q & A GRADED A+ 2023
Assessment of the fetus in the first trimester is facilitated by what technique? correct answers
Transvaginal ultrasound
What cannot be detected by ultrasound? correct answers presence of infection
A high level of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) found during amniocentesis indicates: correct answers Neural
tube defect
What test done on amniotic fluid is used to help determine fetal kidney maturity? correct answers
Creatinine levels
Monitoring of the fetal heart rate during labor and delivery is used to detect: correct answers B.
o Placental insufficiency
o Compression of the umbilical cord
o Bradycardia secondary to a vagal stimulus
The most accurate method of measuring fetal heart rate is: correct answers Fetal scalp electrode
A common cause of fetal bradycardia is: correct answers asphyxia
Type III decelerations are caused by what? correct answers compression of the umbilical cord
What fetal scalp pH is the lower limit of normal? correct answers 7.25
A woman presents in her physician's office for an examination. The first day of her last menstrual period
was October 21. Fundal height is 25 cm. What would be the estimated date of delivery? What is the
gestational age? correct answers July 28
25 weeks
A fetus suffering prolonged hypoxia will demonstrate: correct answers A negative NST and positive CST
Which of the following statements is true regarding fetal lung movements? correct answers C.
Fetal movements show the greatest activity between 28 and 34 weeks
Fetal distress and stillbirth are common findings when the fetus is inactive
Movement has been detected as early as 7 weeks gestation.
Which of the following is not a part of the biophysical profile? correct answers Fetal heart rate
4th edition chapter 2 Q & A GRADED A+ 2023
Assessment of the fetus in the first trimester is facilitated by what technique? correct answers
Transvaginal ultrasound
What cannot be detected by ultrasound? correct answers presence of infection
A high level of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) found during amniocentesis indicates: correct answers Neural
tube defect
What test done on amniotic fluid is used to help determine fetal kidney maturity? correct answers
Creatinine levels
Monitoring of the fetal heart rate during labor and delivery is used to detect: correct answers B.
o Placental insufficiency
o Compression of the umbilical cord
o Bradycardia secondary to a vagal stimulus
The most accurate method of measuring fetal heart rate is: correct answers Fetal scalp electrode
A common cause of fetal bradycardia is: correct answers asphyxia
Type III decelerations are caused by what? correct answers compression of the umbilical cord
What fetal scalp pH is the lower limit of normal? correct answers 7.25
A woman presents in her physician's office for an examination. The first day of her last menstrual period
was October 21. Fundal height is 25 cm. What would be the estimated date of delivery? What is the
gestational age? correct answers July 28
25 weeks
A fetus suffering prolonged hypoxia will demonstrate: correct answers A negative NST and positive CST
Which of the following statements is true regarding fetal lung movements? correct answers C.
Fetal movements show the greatest activity between 28 and 34 weeks
Fetal distress and stillbirth are common findings when the fetus is inactive
Movement has been detected as early as 7 weeks gestation.
Which of the following is not a part of the biophysical profile? correct answers Fetal heart rate
