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What is the primary purpose of the first ultrasound during the first trimester?
What is the primary purpose of the first ultrasound during the first trimester?
What does a nuchal translucency measurement greater than 3.5 mm indicate?
What does a nuchal translucency measurement greater than 3.5 mm indicate?
During which week range is the detailed ultrasound typically performed in the second trimester?
During which week range is the detailed ultrasound typically performed in the second trimester?
What is assessed during the anatomical scan around week 20?
What is assessed during the anatomical scan around week 20?
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What does the second-level ultrasound primarily evaluate?
What does the second-level ultrasound primarily evaluate?
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What is typically checked during the first ultrasound of the pregnancy?
What is typically checked during the first ultrasound of the pregnancy?
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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the nuchal translucency screening?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the nuchal translucency screening?
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In which trimester is the nuchal translucency screening typically performed?
In which trimester is the nuchal translucency screening typically performed?
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Study Notes
Ultrasound Check-ups During Pregnancy
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First Trimester (Weeks 1-12)
- First Ultrasound (6-8 Weeks): Confirms intrauterine pregnancy, checks for multiples, detects fetal heartbeat, and confirms gestational age.
- Nuchal Translucency (NT) Screening (11-14 Weeks): Measures nuchal translucency to assess risk of chromosomal abnormalities (like Down syndrome). Also checks baby's overall development. NT measurement above 3.5 mm may indicate increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities (Down syndrome, Trisomy 18, heart defects).
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Second Trimester (Weeks 13-26)
- Detailed (Second-Level) Ultrasound (18-22 Weeks): Examines baby's organs for structural abnormalities (brain, heart, kidneys, spine), placenta position, amniotic fluid, and overall growth.
- Anatomical Scan (Around Week 20): Thorough check of baby's anatomy and organ development to detect congenital abnormalities, crucial for early detection of developmental issues.
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This quiz covers the essential ultrasound check-ups during pregnancy, focusing on the first and second trimesters. You will learn about the significance of different ultrasound scans, including the detection of fetal heartbeat, chromosomal abnormalities, and structural assessments of the fetus. Test your knowledge on the timing and purpose of these important prenatal screenings.
