Chapter 47

Question 1

The fusion of the chorion and amnion occurs between \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ weeks.
Select one:
a. 9 and 10
b. 11 and 12
c. 14 and 15
d. 20 and 21

Answer 1

c. 14 and 15 Correctx

Question 2

In early pregnancy, the gestational sac size grows at a rate of \_\_\_\_\_ mm/day.
Select one:
a. 0.5
b. 1 
c. 2
d. 2.5

Answer 2

b. 1 Correctx

Question 3

The diameter of the normal yolk sac should never exceed \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ mm.
Select one:
a. 4
b. 6 
c. 8
d. 10

Answer 3

b. 6 Correctx

Question 4

Serum maternal hCG levels in a normal intrauterine pregnancy less than 7 weeks should increase by doubling every \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. 24 hours
b. 48 hours
c. 3.5 days 
d. 1 week

Answer 4

c. 3.5 days Correctx

Question 5

The beta hCG levels plateau and subsequently decline, whereas the gestational sac continues to grow after \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ weeks.
Select one:
a. 3 to 5
b. 6 to 8
c. 9 to 10 
d. 10 to 12

Answer 5

c. 9 to 10 Correctx

Question 6

In transabdominal scanning, a normal gestational sac can be consistently demonstrated when the beta hCG level is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ mega international units per milliliter (mIU/ml).
Select one:
a. 500
b. 1000
c. 1500
d. 1800

Answer 6

d. 1800

Question 7

The crown-rump length measurement may be used up to the \_\_\_\_\_ gestational week.
Select one:
a. Tenth
b. Eleventh
c. Twelfth
d. Thirteenth

Answer 7

c. Twelfth Correctx

Question 8

The blastocyst typically enters the uterus \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ days after fertilization.
Select one:
a. 1 to 2
b. 2 to 3
c. 4 to 5 
d. 7 to 9

Answer 8

c. 4 to 5

Question 9

Implantation into the uterine decidua is completed within \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ days after fertilization.
Select one:
a. 2
b. 5
c. 10
d. 12

Answer 9

d. 12

Question 10

After fertilization of the ovum, the corpus luteum begins to secrete which of the following hormones?
Select one:
a. Estrogen only
b. Progesterone only
c. Progesterone with some estrogen
d. Estrogen with some progesterone

Answer 10

c. Progesterone with some estrogen Correctx