Amniotic Fluid

Question 1

It becomes the largest source to the amniotic fluid during late gestation

Answer 1

Fetal urine

Question 2

Volume of amniotic fluid

Answer 2

800-1200 mL

Question 3

What is polyhydromnios

Answer 3

Has the volume of > 1200mL
Failure of the fetus to begin swallowing result
Indication of fetal distress
Associated with neural tube defects

Question 4

What is oligohydramnios

Answer 4

Less than 800mL
Increased fetal swallowing
Urinary tract deformities
Membrane leakage

Question 5

Maximum volume of amniotic fluid collected in sterilee syringe

Answer 5

30 mL

Question 6

Method of collection

Answer 6

Amniocentesis

Question 7

Normal color of amniotic fluid

Answer 7

Colorless

Question 8

Dark green color indicstes

Answer 8

Meconium

Question 9

Yellow color indicates

Answer 9

HDN

Question 10

Used to evaluate premature rupture of the membrane

Answer 10

Fern test

Question 11

Positive result of fern test

Answer 11

Presence of fern like crystals due to protiein and sodium chloride content

Question 12

Amniocentesis is a safe procedure when performed after

Answer 12

14th week of gestation

Question 13

How to test HDN

Answer 13

Amniotic fluid bilirubin is measured by spectrophotometric analysis