Nr75c mcn exam 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Placenta Previacorrect answers _____ ______ = Placenta partially or wholly blocks neck of uterus. Interferes with normal delivery of baby and mother cannot give birth vaginally. Alpha Fetal Protein, 16-18correct answers ____ ____ _____ = Main protein in fetal plasma. [test with MSAFP done at __-__ weeks] Low levels associated with chromosomal anomalies (ex. Down syndrome) Elevated levels associated with Neural Tube Defects (anencephaly and spina bifida) -- Need to know true gestation...

Placenta Previa - Answer- _____ ______ = Placenta partially or wholly blocks neck of uterus. Interferes with normal delivery of baby and mother cannot give birth vaginally. Alpha Fetal Protein, 16-18 - Answer- ____ ____ _____ = Main protein in fetal plasma. [test with MSAFP done at __-__ weeks] Low levels associated with chromosomal anomalies (ex. Down syndrome) Elevated levels associated with Neural Tube Defects (anencephaly and spina bifida) -- Need to know true gestational age to ...