OB test 3 Flashcards
What is the major reason why fetuses younger than 24 weeks are generally considered non viable?
Pulmonary immaturity
Fluid in lungs at birth clears by what 3 routes?
Mouth and nose
Into pulmonary capillaries
Into lymphatic and pulmonary vessels
In a normal thoracic cavity, the ribs form the ___ margins, the clavicles form the ____ margins, and diaphragm forms ___ margins
Lateral
Upper
Lower
In the presence of oligohydramnios, what may result?
Pulmonary hypoplasia
Chest circumference is measured in __ plane at level of ____ view
Trans
4 chamber view of heart
A fetus with significant narrow diameter of chest may have ___
Asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy
Central portion of thorax is occupied by the ____
Mediastinum
Apex of heart should be directed towards the ___
Spleen
Base of heart lies ___ to diaphragm
Horizontal
Abnormal position of heart may indicate ___
Chest mass
Pleural effusion
Cardiac malformation
Fetal lungs appear
Homogenous
Can US assess lung maturity?
No
As gestation increases, lung echogenicity ____
Increases
Fetal breathing becomes more prominent in what trimester?
2nd and 3rd
A mature fetus spend almost __ of its life breathing
1/3
When evaluating fetus for lung mass, sonographer should assess ___
Position of fetal heart
Orientation of cardiac axis
TC
Normal cardiac axis is at ___ degrees
45