29 Questions
When is Alpha-Fetoprotein Screening ideally performed?
Between 16 and 18 weeks of gestation
Which condition does AFP assessment aim to identify?
Open body wall defects (neural tube defects)
What is the purpose of Multiple Marker Screening?
To detect chromosomal anomalies
At what point is Chorionic Villus Sampling typically performed?
Between 10 and 13 weeks’ gestation
Which marker has been added in Multiple Marker Screening to increase the detection of trisomy 18 and 21?
Unconjugated estriol
What is the main information obtained from Chorionic Villus Sampling?
Chromosomal defects, metabolic or DNA abnormalities
What are the danger signs of pregnancy mentioned in the text?
Leaking of fluid from the vagina and urinary frequency
Which symptom is NOT associated with preterm labor according to the text?
Persistent hiccups
What is a sign of preeclampsia as per the text?
Visual disturbances
What physical assessment is NOT typically done at a prenatal visit according to the text?
Eye examination
Which symptom might indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI) according to the text?
Severe backache
What could be a potential indicator of preterm contraction and/or labor based on the text?
Low abdominal pressure
What type of prenatal test is used to identify a variety of fetal and placental conditions?
Doppler ultrasound blood flow assessment
Which prenatal test involves the use of ultrasound to determine fetal sex?
Amniocentesis
Which test is used for antepartum fetal surveillance?
Nonstress test (NST)
What type of prenatal test screens for Alpha-fetoprotein?
Multiple marker screening
Which prenatal test involves a more invasive procedure for genetic testing?
Chorionic villus sampling
What does Doppler ultrasound blood flow assessment involve?
Evaluation of fetal heart rate and blood flow
What is the most significant risk associated with CVS compared to amniocentesis?
Higher risk of pregnancy loss
At what gestational age is the MATERAL SERUM ALPHA feto protein testing offered for women undergoing CVS?
9-12 weeks
What is the purpose of third trimester amniocentesis?
Fetal lung maturity assessment
Which procedure involves the aspiration of fetal blood from the umbilical cord near the placenta?
Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling
What is another name for Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling?
PUBS
What is the possible risk associated with CVS if performed between 9 and 12 weeks?
Minor nail or phalangeal hypoplasia
What is a reassuring sign in antepartum fetal surveillance?
FHR reactivity with accelerations
At what gestational age may FHR reactivity not develop until in the fetus?
32 weeks
What is the purpose of the Oxytocin challenge test?
To determine fetal heart response to uterine contractions
Which parameter is NOT included in the Biophysical Profile (BPP)?
Amniotic fluid index
What does the Contraction Stress Test (CST) evaluate?
Fetal heart response to uterine contractions
Test your knowledge on obstetric ultrasound procedures and interpretations, including Doppler shift, hypertension, fetal growth restriction, placental insufficiency, color Doppler imaging, umbilical vein and arteries assessment, and alpha-fetoprotein screening for detecting open body wall defects and chromosomal anomalies.
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