Ch. 6 US Cervix During Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
- During pregnancy the normal cervical length should not measure less than
A
3cm
2
Q
- Best technique for measuring cervix:
A
TVS
3
Q
T/F TAS will falsely elongate the cervix depending if maternal bladder is distended.
A
True
4
Q
- When the uterine cervix begins to dilate, the functional cervix length ___________.
A
Gets shorter
5
Q
- When intact fetal membranes are seen in endocervical canal its is called __________.
A
Funneling
6
Q
As the cervix dilates —> lose ability to see the cervicle tissue; known as _____________.
A
Effacement
7
Q
T/F If membranes have ruptured PROM (premature rupture of membranes) then endocervical canal cannot be seen.
A
True
8
Q
T/F Preterm Labor always associated with visibly dilated cervix.
A
False. Preterm labor does not necessarily have to be associated with visibly dilated cervix.
9
Q
- Obliteration of the cervix when associated with the process of labor is:
A
Effacement
10
Q
- A cerclage procedure performed that the internal cervical os that requires a c-section is called:
A
Shirodkar cerclage
11
Q
_________ cerclage doe NOT require c-section delivery.
A
McDonald cerclage
12
Q
________ refers to cervical shortening due to dilation.
A
Effacement
13
Q
- Which of the following would NOT be an indicator for cerclage procedure?
A. Incompetent cervix
B. Preterm Labor
C. Quadruplet gestation
D. Habitual abortion
E. Placenta previa
A
Placenta Previa
14
Q
- Uterine arteries branch off the ________.
A
Internal / hypogastric arteries
15
Q
A
Funneling with a shortened cervical length
