A 41-Week Pregnant Multigravida Presents in the Labor and Delivery

question 15

Multiple Choice

A 41-week pregnant multigravida presents in the labor and delivery unit after a nonstress test indicated that her fetus could be experiencing some difficulties in utero.Which diagnostic tool would yield more detailed information about the fetus?

• A) Ultrasound for fetal anomalies
• B) Biophysical profile (BPP)
• C) Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) screening
• D) Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS)

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Definitions:

Endocrine

Pertaining to glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood, regulating various bodily functions such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Nervous

Relating to the nerves or the nervous system, responsible for transmitting messages throughout the body.

Digestion

The biological process by which food is broken down into smaller components, so the body can absorb and utilize nutrients.

Endocrine System

The system of glands that produce and secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and function.