Amniotic Fluid

Question 1

Amniotic fluid is composed primarily of:

Answer 1

Water

Question 2

Functions of amniotic fluid:

Answer 2

Provides even body temp for the fetus
Allows for fetal movement
Protects the fetus

Question 3

The fetal skin absorbs amniotic fluid until approx:

Answer 3

30 weeks gest

Question 4

Polyhydramnios is associated with RH sensitivity, gestational diabetes and neural tube defects

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Complications caused by oligohydramnios:

Answer 5

Hypoplastic lungs
Fetal deformities
Fetal adherence to the membranes

Question 6

Gold standard for determining fetal lung maturity:

Answer 6

L/S ratio and PG assay obtained through amniocentesis

Question 7

How many weeks do fetal heart tones need to be documented with doppler in order to establish a pregnancy that is 39 weeks or greater

Answer 7

30 weeks

Question 8

Associated findings of oligo

Answer 8

IUGR
Genitourinary anomalies
Premature rupture of membranes