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What is the primary purpose of the FERN test?
What is the primary purpose of the FERN test?
- To detect hemolytic disease of the newborn
- To test for fetal lung maturity
- To detect ruptured amniotic membranes (correct)
- To diagnose early pregnancy
What is the name of the graph used to plot the results of the test for hemolytic disease of the newborn?
What is the name of the graph used to plot the results of the test for hemolytic disease of the newborn?
- HCG graph
- AFP graph
- FERN graph
- Liley graph (correct)
What is the primary cause of respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants?
What is the primary cause of respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants?
- Insufficiency of lung surfactant production (correct)
- Neural tube defects
- Inadequate fetal lung development
- Hemolytic disease of the newborn
What is the function of beta-hCG in human chorionic gonadotropin?
What is the function of beta-hCG in human chorionic gonadotropin?
What is the name of the birth defect characterized by the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp?
What is the name of the birth defect characterized by the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp?
What is the primary purpose of the test for hemolytic disease of the newborn?
What is the primary purpose of the test for hemolytic disease of the newborn?
What is the name of the hormone produced by the syncytiotrophoblast/cytotrophoblast cells of the developing embryo/placenta?
What is the name of the hormone produced by the syncytiotrophoblast/cytotrophoblast cells of the developing embryo/placenta?
What is the screening test used to detect neural tube defects?
What is the screening test used to detect neural tube defects?
What is the name of the condition characterized by incomplete closing of the backbone and membrane around the spinal cord?
What is the name of the condition characterized by incomplete closing of the backbone and membrane around the spinal cord?
What is the primary purpose of the test for fetal lung maturity?
What is the primary purpose of the test for fetal lung maturity?
