Assessing Amniotic Fluid Volume Using the Sum of Four Quadrants

question 21

Multiple Choice

Assessing amniotic fluid volume using the sum of four quadrants is called which one of the following?

• A) Amniotic fluid index
• B) Amniotic fluid volume
• C) Total uterine volume
• D) Pocket index

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Definitions:

Retina

A layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells sensitive to light, which trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain.

Rods and Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye where rods are responsible for vision at low light levels, and cones handle color vision and detail.

Olfactory Cells

Sensory cells located in the olfactory epithelium of the nose involved in the detection of odors, playing a key role in the sense of smell.

Muscle Spindles

Sensory receptors within the belly of muscles, responding to stretch and actively participating in the regulation of muscle contraction.