From fetal growth practice questions Flashcards
1
Q
what is the most important use of ultrasound
A
assess overall fetal wellbeing
2
Q
what defines low birth weight
A
infants weighing less than 2500 grams
3
Q
what is the most important for fetal weight
A
glucose
4
Q
why are centile charts useful
A
serial measurements can be plotted
5
Q
what has the greatest effect on fetal grown
A
maternal malnutrition
6
Q
is the 1st or 2nd baby in consecutive pregnancies likely to be heavier
A
2nd baby is heavier
7
Q
when is fetal growth velocity greatest
A
mid third trimester
8
Q
what is a part of pre-eclampsia
A
maternal proteinuria
9
Q
what is the 2nd best method for measuring fetal growth if ultrasound isnt possible
A
symphysis-fundal height
