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What is the purpose of amniocentesis?
What is the purpose of amniocentesis?
- To analyze the amniotic fluid for Down syndrome risk (correct)
- To remove the placenta
- To estimate the woman's age
- To check for active genital infections
During amniocentesis, what is analyzed after the fluid sample is removed?
During amniocentesis, what is analyzed after the fluid sample is removed?
- Genital infections
- Maternal DNA
- Placenta composition
- Fetal chromosomes (correct)
What is the approximate chance of miscarriage due to amniocentesis?
What is the approximate chance of miscarriage due to amniocentesis?
- 1 in 100
- 1 in 500 (correct)
- 1 in 10,000
- 1 in 1,000
What symptoms may some women experience after amniocentesis?
What symptoms may some women experience after amniocentesis?
Why can't the method described first be used in women with certain conditions?
Why can't the method described first be used in women with certain conditions?
How is the experience of the procedure described in the text for most women?
How is the experience of the procedure described in the text for most women?
What is the primary purpose of performing percutaneous umbilical blood sampling?
What is the primary purpose of performing percutaneous umbilical blood sampling?
Which of the following is NOT a type of neural tube defect?
Which of the following is NOT a type of neural tube defect?
What is the primary cause of neural tube defects?
What is the primary cause of neural tube defects?
What is the recommended daily folic acid intake for women who are pregnant?
What is the recommended daily folic acid intake for women who are pregnant?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Down's syndrome?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Down's syndrome?
What is the primary risk associated with performing percutaneous umbilical blood sampling?
What is the primary risk associated with performing percutaneous umbilical blood sampling?
