DIFFERENTIATING MATERNAL URINE FROM AMNIOTIC FLUID

Question 1

used to evaluate premature rupture
of the membranes

Answer 1

Fern test

Question 2

In the fern test, a vaginal fluid specimen is ____ and allowed to completely ____; then it
is observed microscopically

Answer 2

spread on a glass slide
air dry at room temperature

Question 3

The presence of _____ crystals due to the protein and sodium chloride content is a ____ for amniotic fluid

Answer 3

“fern-like”
positive screen

Question 4

Fluid for fetal lung maturity (FLM) tests should be placed in ____ for delivery to the laboratory and
kept ____

Answer 4

ice
refrigerated

Question 5

T/F
Specimens for bilirubin testing must be immediately protected from light

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

This can be accomplished by placing the specimens in ____ tubes, wrapping the collection tube in ____, or by use of a _____ for the specimen container.

Answer 6

amber-colored
foil
black plastic cover

Question 7

Specimens for cytogenetic studies or microbial studies must be processed aseptically and maintained at ____ or _____ prior to analysis to prolong the life of the cells needed for analysis

Answer 7

room temperature or body temperature (37°C incubation)

Question 8

Which is usually defined as a newborn’s first bowel movement, is formed in the intestine from fetal intestinal secretions and swallowed
amniotic fluid

Answer 8

Meconium

Question 9

Color and appearance of Meconium

Answer 9

dark green, mucus-like material.

Question 10

It may be present in the amniotic fluid as a result of fetal distress

Answer 10

Meconium

Question 11

Color of Meconium if associated with
fetal death

Answer 11

very dark red-brown fluid