Exam 13: Amniotic Fluid

Hemolytic disease of the newborn endangers the fetus by:

A primary function of amniotic fluid is to:

A second amniocentesis is performed on a diabetic woman believed to be at approximately 35 weeks gestation.She is pregnant with her second child,and the bilirubin A₄₅₀ on the first amniocentesis was in zone 2 of the Liley graph. -Based on the information provided,the presence of what substance is of particular concern prior to inducing labor?

Which of the following alpha fetoprotein results would be of concern?

A dark green amniotic fluid is associated with:

Analysis of amniotic fluid bilirubin levels is performed using:

The volume of amniotic fluid is regulated by fetal swallowing.

Acetylcholinesterase testing can be performed on amniotic fluid containing blood,if the specimen is centrifuged.

A second amniocentesis is performed on a diabetic woman believed to be at approximately 35 weeks gestation.She is pregnant with her second child,and the bilirubin A₄₅₀ on the first amniocentesis was in zone 2 of the Liley graph. -Using the information provided,why was a second amniocentesis performed?

An increased level of alpha fetoprotein in amniotic fluid should be further tested for:

A dark yellow amniotic fluid is caused by:

Alpha fetoprotein is produced by the fetal: