Module 14 - Amniotic Fluid

Question 1

Amniotic fluid is produced by the chorion frondosum, membranes, skin of the fetus as well as the GU tract & lungs

Answer 1

First trimester

Question 2

Amniotic fluid produced primarily by the kidneys and a small amount by the lungs

Answer 2

Second and third trimester

Question 3

Amniotic fluid produced mostly from the chorioamnionic membranes

Answer 3

Early pregnancy

Question 4

When do the fetal kidneys begin to produce urine?

Answer 4

~11 weeks

Question 5

High GI obstruction causes?

Answer 5

Polyhydramnios

Question 6

Bilateral GU obstruction or renal agenesis causes?

Answer 6

Oligohydramnios

Question 7

Deepest pocket of amniotic fluid >8cm

Answer 7

Polyhydramnios

Question 8

Normal AFI

Answer 8

5-25cm

Question 9

When is max amniotic fluid reached and maintained until?

Answer 9

22 weeks - 34 weeks

Question 10

Most common maternal cause of polyhydramnios

Answer 10

Diabetes mellitus

Question 11

AFI <5cm

Largest pocket <2x2cm

Answer 11

Oligohydramnios

Question 12

Limb anomalies, pulmonary hypoplasia, restricted growth

Answer 12

Outcomes of oligohydramnios