Chapter 32: Fetal Environment and Maternal Complications Flashcards
Which of the following is the most common TORCH infections?
cytomegalovirus
Protective skin covering that may be sloughed off during pregnancy is referred to as:
vernix
Which of the following is described as the focal dilation of the abdominal portion of the umbilical vein?
a. allantoic cyst
b. umbilical cord varix
c. umbilical cord aneurysm
d. umbilical cord berry
b
The umbilical cord forms from the fusion of what two structures?
omphalomesenteric duct and yolk stalk
What is the philtrum?
vertical groove between the upper lip and the nasal septum
Which of the following is not associated with FAS?
a. cleft palate
b. microphalthmia
c. malformed ears
d. macrocephaly
d
A macrosomic fetus is predisposed to suffer from:
shoulder dystocia
Which of the following is used to surgically treat an incompetent cervix?
a. cervical flap
b. cerclage
c. philtrum
d. pessary
b
Which of the following is not included in HELLP syndrome?
a. pyuria
b. hemolysis
c. elevated liver enzymes
d. low platelet count
a
Nonimmune hydrops is associated with all of the following except:
a. RH isoimmunization
b. pleural effusion
c. Turner syndrome
d. fetal infections
a
The maternal contribution to the placenta is the:
decidual basalis
The placenta releases _____ to maintain the corpus luteum.
human chorionic gonadotropin
An anechoic mass is noted within the umbilical cord during a routine sonographic examination. What is the most likely diagnosis?
allantoic cyst
With Rh isoimmunization, the maternal antibodies cross the placenta and destroy the fetal:
red blood cells
Mothers with pregestational diabetes, as opposed to gestational diabetes, have an increased risk of a fetus with:
neural tube defects
A succenturiate lobe of the placenta refers to:
accessory lobe
Pools of maternal blood noted within the placental substance are referred to as:
maternal lakes
The fetal contribution of the placenta is the:
chorion frondosumW
Which of the following would be least likely associated with immune hydrops?
a. Fetal hepatomegaly
b. fetal splenomegaly
c. anasarca
d. leiomyoma
dW
The placenta is considered too thick when it measures:
greater than 4cm