Ch. 15 Obstetric Diagnostic Tests & Procedures

Question 1

chronic villus sampling (CVS)

Answer 1

sampling of placental tissue for microscopic and chemical examination to detect fetal abnormalities

Question 2

amniocentesis

Answer 2

aspiration of amniotic fluid for analysis

Question 3

fetal monitoring

Answer 3

use of an electronic device for simultaneous recording of fetal heart rate and uterine contractions

Question 4

pelvimetry

Answer 4

obstetric measurement of the pelvis to evaluate proper conditions for vaginal delivery

Question 5

pregnancy test

Answer 5

test performed on urine or blood to detect gonadotropin which indicates pregnancy

Question 6

pelvic sonography

Answer 6

ultrasound of the female pelvis

Question 7

endovaginal/transvaginal sonogram

Answer 7

ultrasound image of the uterus, tubes and ovaries

Question 8

obstetric sonogram

Answer 8

ultrasound of a pregnant uterus to determine fetal development