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Question 0

Which period is least susceptible to functional defect and anomalies?

Answer 0

Fetal period

Question 1

When is the fetal period?

Answer 1

Week 9- birth ( week 38 or wk 40 gestational)

Question 2

How much growth occurs during the fetal period?

Answer 2

600% crown- rump length increase! 30,000 % in weight

Question 3

When is the greatest length gain?

Answer 3

Fetal period, months 3-5

Question 4

When is the greatest weight gain?

Answer 4

Fetal period, month 8-9

Question 5

Why are bipariatel or abdominal circumferences important?

Answer 5

Managing pregnancy, birth defects and foetus to canal ratios

Question 6

What is vernix caseosa?

Answer 6

Greasy protection, accompanied with langugo- hair to hold it in place

Question 7

What organ develops last?

Answer 7

Lungs

Question 8

When is respiratory distress syndrome highest?

Answer 8

Below week 28

Moderate - 28-34
Low 34 to birth

Question 9

How do you test for RDS? ( respiratory distress syndrome)

Answer 9

Lecithin- sphingomyelin ratio in amniotic fluid

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