Which of the Following Prenatal Diagnostic Tests Would Involve Removing

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following prenatal diagnostic tests would involve removing a small sample of the placenta?

• A)ultrasound sonography
• B)amniocentesis
• C)maternal blood sampling
• D)chorionic villi sampling

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Definitions:

Crepitus

A crackling or grating sound or sensation produced by friction between bone and cartilage or the fractured parts of a bone.

Decreased Breath Sounds

A condition where the intensity of breathing sounds is less than expected upon auscultation, often indicative of respiratory issues.

Whispered Pectoriloquy

A test in which whispered phrases are more clearly and distinctly heard through the chest wall with a stethoscope, indicative of lung consolidation.

Adventitious Sounds

Unusual sounds heard during respiration, such as crackles, wheezes, or stridor, which are indicative of respiratory conditions.