Amniotic fluid 2

Question 1

When do you check for chromosomal abnormality like for down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

15-18 weeks (early gestation)

Question 2

What can cause fetal distress?

Accepted Answer

Anti-D antigens from mom breaks down fetal RBC

Question 3

When is karyotyping and genetic counseling done?

Accepted Answer

15-18 weeks

Question 4

What is Edwards Syndrome?

Accepted Answer

(3) chromosome 18

Question 5

What is Patau's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

(3) chromosome 13

Question 6

What will affect the L/S ratio?

Accepted Answer

if there is blood or meconium in sample due to use of gel to determine concentration based on darkness

Question 7

What does lamellar bodies do with pulmonary surfactants?

Accepted Answer

releases surfactant to lining of alveoli sacks

Question 8

What is the purpose of the Rhogam shot?

Accepted Answer

injects a dilute anti-D antigen so mother does not produce antibodies herself when rejecting fetus due to D-antigen presence from fetus

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