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What can cause sensitization in pregnancy?
What can cause sensitization in pregnancy?
- Umbilical cord compression
- Delivery (correct)
- Normal uterine contractions
- Placenta previa
What is the purpose of repeating the Rh titer at 28 weeks in a non-sensitized mother?
What is the purpose of repeating the Rh titer at 28 weeks in a non-sensitized mother?
- To monitor for sensitization (correct)
- To determine the Rh type of the fetus
- To determine the mode of delivery
- To assess the severity of anemia
What is the next step in management if the fetus is at risk of HDFN?
What is the next step in management if the fetus is at risk of HDFN?
- Administer Rh immune globulin
- Repeat the indirect Coombs test
- Assess the severity of anemia starting from 16-18 weeks (correct)
- Perform an emergency cesarean section
What is the purpose of performing a direct Coombs test?
What is the purpose of performing a direct Coombs test?
What is the significance of a positive indirect Coombs test?
What is the significance of a positive indirect Coombs test?
What is the purpose of knowing the Rh type of the fetus in a sensitized mother?
What is the purpose of knowing the Rh type of the fetus in a sensitized mother?
What is the management for fetal anemia with a Middle Cerebral Artery Peak Systolic Velocity (MCA PSV) greater than 1.5 MoM?
What is the management for fetal anemia with a Middle Cerebral Artery Peak Systolic Velocity (MCA PSV) greater than 1.5 MoM?
What is the primary goal of administering Anti-D immune globulin in Rh alloimmunization?
What is the primary goal of administering Anti-D immune globulin in Rh alloimmunization?
What is the recommended dosage of Anti-D immune globulin for routine antenatal administration at 28 weeks?
What is the recommended dosage of Anti-D immune globulin for routine antenatal administration at 28 weeks?
What is the recommended time frame for administering Anti-D immune globulin after a potentially sensitizing event?
What is the recommended time frame for administering Anti-D immune globulin after a potentially sensitizing event?
What is the primary source of Anti-D immune globulin?
What is the primary source of Anti-D immune globulin?
What is the benefit of Anti-D immune globulin administration in preventing Rh alloimmunization?
What is the benefit of Anti-D immune globulin administration in preventing Rh alloimmunization?
What is the primary cause of fetal hemolysis in Rh alloimmunization?
What is the primary cause of fetal hemolysis in Rh alloimmunization?
What is the condition in which transplacental passage of maternal IgG results in immune hemolysis of fetal/neonatal red cells?
What is the condition in which transplacental passage of maternal IgG results in immune hemolysis of fetal/neonatal red cells?
What is the result of fetomaternal hemorrhage (FMH) in an Rh-negative mother?
What is the result of fetomaternal hemorrhage (FMH) in an Rh-negative mother?
What is a common sequela of hemolysis in Rh alloimmunization?
What is a common sequela of hemolysis in Rh alloimmunization?
What is the definition of fetal hydrops?
What is the definition of fetal hydrops?
What is the result of the second exposure to the Rh antigen in an Rh-negative mother?
What is the result of the second exposure to the Rh antigen in an Rh-negative mother?
