Amniotic Fluid Questions: Quiz!

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Do you know anything about amniotic fluid? Could you pass this quiz? Amniotic fluid is a clear, soft yellow color that envelopes the unborn baby during pregnancy. The fluid is contained in the amniotic sac, and it protects the fetus and acts as a cushion for the growing fetus. It also provides nutrients and water for the baby. If you want to learn more about amniotic fluid, this quiz could be helpful to you.

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1.

Amniotic fluid consists of 98% ______________.
2.

2% of amniotic fluid consists of...
- A.
  
  Proteins
- B.
  
  Lipids
- C.
  
  Enzymes
- D.
  
  Urea
- E.
  
  Hormones
- F.
  
  Fecal cells
- G.
  
  Vernix
3.

________________ is a white waxy substance that covers the fetus' skin.
4.

Vernix is secreted by the fetus' ________________ ___________________
5.

Vernix may contain _________________ properties.
6.

________________ may give amniotic fluid an echogenic appearance on sono.
7.

Sono Appearance: Amniotic fluid is normally _______________ in the first and second trimesters.
8.

Sono Appearance:In third trimester, it is normal to see floating _____________ particles within the amniotic fluid. This is _______________.
9.

Pathologic conditions such as bleeding into amniotic cavity or meconium staining may cause fluid to look ______________.
10.

Check all functions of amniotic fluid-
- A.
  
  Protection
- B.
  
  Equalization of pressure
- C.
  
  Maintains temperature
- D.
  
  Allows movement
- E.
  
  Lung maturity
- F.
  
  Prevents adherence of membranes
11.

Normal amniotic fluid volume has a ___________ range of normal.
12.

Amniotic fluid varies from _________ml to ________ml at 13 weeks to ____________ml to ___________ ml at term. (#)
13.

Relative amount of amniotic fluid greatest between _____(#) to ____(#) weeks
14.

There are a number of different methods used to estimate the amount of amniotic fluid present.1. _______________ assessment (subjective)2. Single pocket measurement. The ________________ depth of the _____________ pocket of fluid is measured.<______(#)cm in the largest pocket indicates oligohydramnios. 3. AFI- stands for __________ _____________ ____________
15.

The amniotic fluid index is a widely used method. The ______________ vertical pocket of fluid is measured in each ______________ of the uterus and the sum of the measurements is recorded as the ________.
16.

Generally, an AFI of less than ________(#) cm is considered to indicate ________________.
17.

An AFI exceeding ______(#)cm is considered to indicate __________________.
18.

The fluid volume decreases after _____(#) weeks.
19.

The amniotic fluid volume surrounding the fetus is maintained by a balance of several ___________ and ____________ factors.
20.

Altered amounts of fluid may be an indicator of ________________ fetal or maternal conditions.
21.

For the first 16 weeks, fluid is produced mainly by-
- A.
  
  Placenta
- B.
  
  Uterus
- C.
  
  Amniotic membrane
- D.
  
  Corpus luteum
- E.
  
  Umbilical cord
- F.
  
  Fetal skin
22.

After 20 weeks, most of the fluid is produced by the ____________ ______________ ______________.
23.

Amniotic fluid is recycled by ______________ _________________.
24.

If the fetus is unable to swallow amniotic fluid for any reason ->_________________
25.

If there is an obstruction of urinary tract of renal function is absent ->_________________