Chapter 34

Question 1

What is Coelocenesis?

Answer 1

Early sampling of the exocoelomic cavity fluid via placenta-free areas

Question 2

What is a petri dish?

Answer 2

Round dish used to culture fetal tissue or cells

Question 3

What is an amniocentesis?

Answer 3

Sampling of the amniotic fluid

Question 4

What is an exam done through the cervix called?

Answer 4

Transcervical

Question 5

What is multifetal?

Answer 5

More than one fetus

Question 6

What is considered advanced maternal age?

Answer 6

Woman aged 35 years or older

Question 7

What is a chorionic villus sampling?

Answer 7

Sampling of the chorionic villus of the placenta

Question 8

What is percutaneous umbilical blood sampling?

Answer 8

Sampling of fetal blood via the umbilical cord

Question 9

What is another name for cordocentesis?

Answer 9

Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling

Question 10

A common clinical technique for retrieving living fetal cells/cell products from the pregnant uterus is

Answer 10

Amniocentesis

Question 11

An ultrasound procedure that obtains fetal blood via a needle inserted into the maternal abdomen is:

Answer 11

Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling

Question 12

Amniocentesis testing is recommended at:

Answer 12

14-20 weeks

Question 13

Fetal blood sampling occurs at what site?

Answer 13

Venous cord insertion site

Question 14

Vaginal coelocentesis can provide a sample of extra-amniotic fluid as early as:

Answer 14

6 weeks

Question 15

Women whose maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) screening results reveal a value below the mean levels for a given gestational age have been associated with an increased risk for:

Answer 15

Trisomy

Question 16

The average waiting period for amniocentesis test results, prior to molecular probe use, for chromosomal abnormalities was:

Answer 16

7-10 days

Question 17

The main purpose of multifetal pregnancy reduction is to:

Answer 17

Reduce the number of embryos to improve survival for the remaining ones

Question 18

Hysterosonosalpingography should always be performed during the ______________ of the menstrual cycle.

Answer 18

Early follicular phase

Question 19

What is the most common endovaginal ultrasound puncture procedure?

Answer 19

Oocyte retrival

Question 20

Culdocentesis is performed to:

Answer 20

Acquire fluid posterior to the lower uterus

Question 21

Ultrasound is used to guide local treatment of the drug _________ for ectopic pregnancy resolution.

Answer 21

Methotrexate

Question 22

Which imaging modality is most useful in diagnosing ectopic pregnancy?

Answer 22

Color Doppler ultrasound

Question 23

The gold standard procedure for establishing tubal condition is:

Answer 23

Laparoscopy

Question 24

Prior to pelvic radiotherapy, tumor invasion of the _______________ should be searched for with transabdominal and/or transvaginal ultrasound.

Answer 24

Urinary bladder

Question 25

The legal limit for elective termination of pregnancy in the United States is determined by:

Answer 25

State laws

Question 26

Counseling that provides communication regarding the occurrence and risk of occurrence of a familial disorder is:

Answer 26

Genetic counseling

Question 27

Maternal age–related chromosome abnormality risk increases after the age of:

Answer 27

35

Question 28

Hysterosonography and hysterosonosalpingography are frequently preferable to laparoscopy because:

Answer 28

Ultrasound procedures are less invasive and more affordable

Question 29

When is chorionic villus sampling indicated?

Answer 29

Advanced maternal age, previous pregnancy with chromosomal abnormalities, parental chromosomal abnormalities, positive first trimester screening, and abnormal ultrasound

Question 30

What are chorionic villi?

Answer 30

Derivatives of the early embryo and reflect genetic makeup of the fetus

Question 31

At how many weeks is CVS trans cervical approach performed?

Answer 31

10-14 weeks gestation

Question 32

What does amniocentesis look for?

Answer 32

Genetic testing, lung maturity, therapeutic, and isoimmunizations