Objective - Obstetrics - Diagnostic Procedures

Question 1

amniocentesis

Answer 1

surgical puncture of the amnion

Question 2

amniscope

Answer 2

instrument for examining the amnion

Question 3

amnioscopy

Answer 3

procedure for examining the amnion

Question 4

cardiotocograph

Answer 4

procedure for recording the baby’s heart rate during contractions, also known as a fetal heart monitor

Question 5

fetrometry

Answer 5

procedure for measuring the fetus

Question 6

pelvicephalometry

Answer 6

procedure for measuring the head size of the baby and the pelvis size of the mother

Question 7

pelvimetry

Answer 7

procedure for measuring the pelvis

Question 8

tocodynagraph

Answer 8

instrument for recording the strength of labor contractions

Question 9

tocography

Answer 9

procedure for recording the strength of labor contractions