Asked by Jennifer Darce on Jul 04, 2024
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The blood test that measures the levels of certain substances in the mother's blood and the ultrasound exam that measures the thickness at the back of the baby's neck
A) amniocentesis
B) biophysical profile
C) chorionic villus
D) first trimester screen
First Trimester Screen
A prenatal test conducted to evaluate the risk of certain chromosomal conditions in a fetus during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Ultrasound Exam
A diagnostic imaging technique using high-frequency sound waves to create images of structures inside the body.
Blood Test
A laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample to evaluate health and detect disease.
- Differentiate the examination methods for confirming pregnancy from those applied in overseeing pregnancy advancement.
- Acknowledge the relevance and timing for conducting tests tailored to particular trimesters.
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Victoria BorjonJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The first trimester screen combines a blood test that measures the levels of certain substances in the mother's blood with an ultrasound exam that measures the thickness at the back of the baby's neck (nuchal translucency), helping to assess the risk of the baby having certain chromosomal conditions.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the examination methods for confirming pregnancy from those applied in overseeing pregnancy advancement.
- Acknowledge the relevance and timing for conducting tests tailored to particular trimesters.