Jenny underwent a surgical procedure during the twentieth week of her pregnancy in which the doctors inserted a needle into her amniotic sac through her abdomen and withdrew some fluid. The fluid was then studied for any abnormalities such as signs of Down syndrome and spina bifida. In this scenario, Jenny underwent a procedure known as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ans: amniocentesis
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A) The patient is extremely intoxicated and in danger of dying. B) This is a life-threatening condition requiring rapid transport. C) The patient is in the early stages of alcohol withdrawal. D) There is little to be done except encouragement and supportive care.
The author of the FIRST paramedic textbook was:
A) Jeff Clawson. B) R. Adams Cowley. C) Norman McSwain. D) Nancy Caroline.
Urea can be measured by incubation with urease followed by all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Formation of a colored product by reaction with diacetyl. B. Measurement of increased conductivity. C. Ion-selective electrode measurement of the ammonia produced. D. NADH consumption in a reaction catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase.
Approximately 80% of which special patient population presents to surgery with one or more comorbid conditions?
a. geriatric b. pregnant c. pediatric d. sensory impaired