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Ultrasound ( 6 Questions)
A nurse is educating a pregnant client about prenatal ultrasound.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the ultrasound procedure?
Ultrasound can assess more than just fetal growth and development. It can also check for pregnancy complications, such as ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, miscarriage, placenta previa, placental abruption, congenital abnormalities, and amniotic fluid levels.
Ultrasound is not typically performed during the first trimester of pregnancy. It is usually done between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy to screen for fetal anomalies. However, some providers may do an ultrasound earlier to confirm pregnancy, check the fetal heartbeat, determine the gestational age and due date, or diagnose an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage.
Transabdominal ultrasound does not involve inserting a transducer into the vagina. Transabdominal ultrasound involves placing a transducer on the abdomen with gel to improve the transmission of sound waves.
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the fetus and its surroundings. Ultrasound is a safe and painless test that can be done in any trimester of pregnancy.
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the fetus and its surroundings. Ultrasound is a safe and painless test that can be done in any trimester of pregnancy.
Choice A is wrong because ultrasound can assess more than just fetal growth and development. It can also check for pregnancy complications, such as ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, miscarriage, placenta previa, placental abruption, congenital abnormalities, and amniotic fluid levels.
Choice B is wrong because ultrasound is not typically performed during the first trimester of pregnancy. It is usually done between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy to screen for fetal anomalies. However, some providers may do an ultrasound earlier to confirm pregnancy, check the fetal heartbeat, determine the gestational age and due date, or diagnose an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage.
Choice C is wrong because transabdominal ultrasound does not involve inserting a transducer into the vagina. Transabdominal ultrasound involves placing a transducer on the abdomen with gel to improve the transmission of sound waves.
Transvaginal ultrasound involves inserting a transducer into the vagina to get a clearer image of the fetus and reproductive organs. It is usually done in early pregnancy or when there are concerns about the cervix.