Antenatal Care + Screening Flashcards
1
Q
when ideally is the booking visit
A
8-12 weeks gestation
2
Q
what are mothers given at the booking visit + why
A
folic acid to prevent neural tube defects
3
Q
when are mothers offered anti-D if they are Rh -ve
A
at 28 weeks
4
Q
what level is the uterus at 12 weeks
A
level of pubic symphysis
5
Q
what tests are done at the booking visit
A
Hb ABO/Rh HIV, hep B, Hep C screen Urine analysis USS
6
Q
how is down syndrome investigated for in 1st trimester
A
nuchal thickness- measure of skin thickness behind fatal neck on USS
7
Q
2 specific tests for Down syndrome
A
amniocentesis (15 weeks)
chorionic villus sampling (12 weeks)
8
Q
cervical screening programme
A
Every 3 years from age 25-49
Every 5 years from 50-64
9
Q
what age to girls get HPV vaccine
A
11-13
10
Q
biggest risk factor for breast cancer
A
alcohol
