Practice Question
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is instructing a client about an amniocentesis, which is scheduled at 15 weeks of gestation. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
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Correct Answer:
"This test requires the presence of an adequate volume of amniotic fluid."
Rationale:
🔵 Amniocentesis involves the aspiration of amniotic fluid using a needle under ultrasound guidance, typically performed between 15–20 weeks for genetic testing and later (after 32 weeks) to assess fetal lung maturity.
🔵 At 15 weeks, the test is done only if there is sufficient amniotic fluid, which surrounds and protects the fetus and allows for adequate sample collection.
🔵 It is not performed based solely on fetal heart tones, and at this gestational age, lung maturity is not the target, as lungs are not fully developed.
🔵 If the mother is Rh-negative (not Rh-positive), she should receive Rh immune globulin (Rho(D) immune globulin) post-procedure to prevent isoimmunization due to potential fetal blood exposure.
🔵 The presence and volume of amniotic fluid are essential prerequisites to safely carry out the procedure and obtain accurate results.
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This question is from RN ATI Maternity Exam IV which contains 68 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4