Question 1

The test of choice for testing amniotic fluid from a diabetic patient for fetal lung maturity is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lamellar body count 
B)  L/S ratio 
C)  Foam stability index 
D)  Amniostat-FLM 
A)  Lamellar body count 
B)  L/S ratio 
C)  Foam stability index 
D)  Amniostat-FLM D

Question 2

Amniotic fluid for cytogenetic analysis should be delivered to the laboratory in ice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

When performing the foam stability index,amniotic fluid is mixed with ethanol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The A450 of an amniotic fluid is plotted in zone 3 of a Liley graph.The physician should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Repeat the testing in 3 weeks 
B)  Immediately induce labor 
C)  Request testing for fetal lung maturity 
D)  Tell the mother that the pregnancy is normal 
A)  Repeat the testing in 3 weeks 
B)  Immediately induce labor 
C)  Request testing for fetal lung maturity 
D)  Tell the mother that the pregnancy is normal

Question 5

Lamellar bodies are approximately the same size as red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An amniocentesis is performed on a woman believed to be at approximately 15 weeks gestation.A possible abnormality has been observed on her sonogram,and her serum alpha fetoprotein is elevated.
-Using the information provided,define the units in which the alpha fetoprotein test is reported?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiples of median 
B)  Milliliters of median 
C)  Milliliters of maxim 
D)  Measurement of median 
A)  Multiples of median 
B)  Milliliters of median 
C)  Milliliters of maxim 
D)  Measurement of median

Question 7

Which of the following fetal lung maturity test results correlate?

Accepted Answer

A)  L/S ratio: 1.0, surfactant/albumin ratio: 80 
B)  L/S ratio: 2.5, foam stability index: 43 
C)  L/S ratio: 2.2, surfactant/albumin ratio: 75 
D)  L/S ratio: 1.5, foam stability index: 49 
A)  L/S ratio: 1.0, surfactant/albumin ratio: 80 
B)  L/S ratio: 2.5, foam stability index: 43 
C)  L/S ratio: 2.2, surfactant/albumin ratio: 75 
D)  L/S ratio: 1.5, foam stability index: 49

Question 8

Pneumocytes in the fetal lungs produce lamellar bodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Amniotic fluid for fetal lung maturity testing should be preserved:

Accepted Answer

A)  In the refrigerator 
B)  At room temperature 
C)  In a dark container 
D)  At 37℃ 
A)  In the refrigerator 
B)  At room temperature 
C)  In a dark container 
D)  At 37℃

Question 10

The purpose of plotting amniotic fluid bilirubin on a Liley graph is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Detect possible fluid contamination 
B)  Detect exposure to light 
C)  Determine the optical density difference 
D)  Determine further treatment 
A)  Detect possible fluid contamination 
B)  Detect exposure to light 
C)  Determine the optical density difference 
D)  Determine further treatment

Question 11

Amniotic fluid is formed by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fetal urine 
B)  Fetal cell metabolism 
C)  Fetal swallowing 
D)  Transfer of water across the placenta 
A)  Fetal urine 
B)  Fetal cell metabolism 
C)  Fetal swallowing 
D)  Transfer of water across the placenta

Question 12

The presence of a fetal neural tube disorder may be detected by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased amniotic fluid bilirubin 
B)  Increased maternal serum alpha fetoprotein 
C)  Decreased amniotic fluid phosphatidyl glycerol 
D)  Decreased maternal serum acetylcholinesterase 
A)  Increased amniotic fluid bilirubin 
B)  Increased maternal serum alpha fetoprotein 
C)  Decreased amniotic fluid phosphatidyl glycerol 
D)  Decreased maternal serum acetylcholinesterase

Question 13

A fern test is performed to differentiate between:

Accepted Answer

A)  Phosphatidyl glycerol and lecithin 
B)  Urine and amniotic fluid 
C)  Sphingomyelin and phosphatidyl glycerol 
D)  Lamellar bodies and meconium 
A)  Phosphatidyl glycerol and lecithin 
B)  Urine and amniotic fluid 
C)  Sphingomyelin and phosphatidyl glycerol 
D)  Lamellar bodies and meconium

Question 14

An amniocentesis is performed on a woman believed to be at approximately 15 weeks gestation.A possible abnormality has been observed on her sonogram,and her serum alpha fetoprotein is elevated.
-Based on the information given,what additional test could be performed if the alpha fetoprotein is elevated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phosphatidyl glycerol 
B)  Lamellar body 
C)  Acetylcholinesterase 
D)  Optical density 
A)  Phosphatidyl glycerol 
B)  Lamellar body 
C)  Acetylcholinesterase 
D)  Optical density

Question 15

The most frequent concern of premature delivery is underdevelopment of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver 
B)  Kidneys 
C)  Nervous system 
D)  Lungs 
A)  Liver 
B)  Kidneys 
C)  Nervous system 
D)  Lungs

Question 16

Measurement of amniotic fluid creatinine levels can be used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Determine approximate fetal weight 
B)  Diagnose hydramnios 
C)  Differentiate between amniotic fluid and maternal urine 
D)  Differentiate between maternal and fetal urine 
A)  Determine approximate fetal weight 
B)  Diagnose hydramnios 
C)  Differentiate between amniotic fluid and maternal urine 
D)  Differentiate between maternal and fetal urine

Question 17

To differentiate between maternal and fetal blood in blood-streaked amniotic fluid,the fluid is tested for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Maternal hemoglobin 
B)  Fetal hemoglobin 
C)  Maternal plasma 
D)  Fetal bilirubin 
A)  Maternal hemoglobin 
B)  Fetal hemoglobin 
C)  Maternal plasma 
D)  Fetal bilirubin

Question 18

Failure of the fetus to begin swallowing will result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Oligohydramnios 
B)  A positive fern test 
C)  Polyhydramnios 
D)  Umbilical cord compression 
A)  Oligohydramnios 
B)  A positive fern test 
C)  Polyhydramnios 
D)  Umbilical cord compression

Question 19

Lamellar bodies contain:

Accepted Answer

A)  Albumin 
B)  Amniotic fluid 
C)  Phospholipids 
D)  Pneumocytes 
A)  Albumin 
B)  Amniotic fluid 
C)  Phospholipids 
D)  Pneumocytes

Question 20

Amniotic fluid tests for determining fetal lung maturity include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bilirubin and urea 
B)  Bilirubin and lecithin/sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio 
C)  L/S ratio and lamellar bodies 
D)  Creatinine and urea 
A)  Bilirubin and urea 
B)  Bilirubin and lecithin/sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio 
C)  L/S ratio and lamellar bodies 
D)  Creatinine and urea

The test of choice for testing amniotic fluid from a diabetic patient for fetal lung maturity is the:

Amniotic fluid for cytogenetic analysis should be delivered to the laboratory in ice.

When performing the foam stability index,amniotic fluid is mixed with ethanol.

The A₄₅₀of an amniotic fluid is plotted in zone 3 of a Liley graph.The physician should:

Lamellar bodies are approximately the same size as red blood cells.

An amniocentesis is performed on a woman believed to be at approximately 15 weeks gestation.A possible abnormality has been observed on her sonogram,and her serum alpha fetoprotein is elevated. -Using the information provided,define the units in which the alpha fetoprotein test is reported?

Which of the following fetal lung maturity test results correlate?

Pneumocytes in the fetal lungs produce lamellar bodies.

Amniotic fluid for fetal lung maturity testing should be preserved:

The purpose of plotting amniotic fluid bilirubin on a Liley graph is to:

Amniotic fluid is formed by all of the following except:

The presence of a fetal neural tube disorder may be detected by:

A fern test is performed to differentiate between:

The most frequent concern of premature delivery is underdevelopment of the:

Measurement of amniotic fluid creatinine levels can be used to:

To differentiate between maternal and fetal blood in blood-streaked amniotic fluid,the fluid is tested for:

Failure of the fetus to begin swallowing will result in:

Lamellar bodies contain:

Amniotic fluid tests for determining fetal lung maturity include:

Safety and Quality Assessment

Introduction to Urinalysis

Renal Function

Physical Examination of Urine

Chemical Examination of Urine

Microscopic Examination of Urine

Renal Disease

Urine Screening for Metabolic Disorders

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Semen

Synovial Fluid

Serous Fluid

Fecal Analysis

Vaginal Secretions

Filters

Exam 13: Amniotic Fluid

The test of choice for testing amniotic fluid from a diabetic patient for fetal lung maturity is the:

Amniotic fluid for cytogenetic analysis should be delivered to the laboratory in ice.

When performing the foam stability index,amniotic fluid is mixed with ethanol.

The A450 of an amniotic fluid is plotted in zone 3 of a Liley graph.The physician should:

Lamellar bodies are approximately the same size as red blood cells.

An amniocentesis is performed on a woman believed to be at approximately 15 weeks gestation.A possible abnormality has been observed on her sonogram,and her serum alpha fetoprotein is elevated. -Using the information provided,define the units in which the alpha fetoprotein test is reported?

Which of the following fetal lung maturity test results correlate?

Pneumocytes in the fetal lungs produce lamellar bodies.

Amniotic fluid for fetal lung maturity testing should be preserved:

The purpose of plotting amniotic fluid bilirubin on a Liley graph is to:

Amniotic fluid is formed by all of the following except:

The presence of a fetal neural tube disorder may be detected by:

A fern test is performed to differentiate between:

The most frequent concern of premature delivery is underdevelopment of the:

Measurement of amniotic fluid creatinine levels can be used to:

To differentiate between maternal and fetal blood in blood-streaked amniotic fluid,the fluid is tested for:

Failure of the fetus to begin swallowing will result in:

Lamellar bodies contain:

Amniotic fluid tests for determining fetal lung maturity include:

Safety and Quality Assessment

Introduction to Urinalysis

Renal Function

Physical Examination of Urine

Chemical Examination of Urine

Microscopic Examination of Urine

Renal Disease

Urine Screening for Metabolic Disorders

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Semen

Synovial Fluid

Serous Fluid

Fecal Analysis

Vaginal Secretions

Filters

The A₄₅₀of an amniotic fluid is plotted in zone 3 of a Liley graph.The physician should: