fFn, Amnicator, Nitrazine paper
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In a normal pregnancy, when should fFN not be detected?
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Between 22 and 34 wga
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What type of test is done to look for fFN?
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vaginal swab
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What is an important factor to consider before preforming the test? Why is this important?
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The person should not of had any type of vaginal penetration within the last 24 hours. This could release some fFN and lead to a false positive.
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What is fetal fibronectin?
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A glycoprotein that acts as an adhesive between the fetal membranes and maternal decidua.
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Is the test better at predicting who will go into labor or who will not?
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The test is better at predicting who will not go into preterm labor.
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Why would we use an Amnicator?
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To determine if a person's amniotic membranes are leaking or have ruptured.
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What type of test is an Amnicator?
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vaginal swab
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What does an Amnicator test?
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The vaginal pH level
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What is the best way to get a correct sample for the Amnicator?
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Have the client lay down, using a speculum bring the cervix into view, place the swab in any pooling liquid near the cervix for 15 seconds, withdraw the swab and wait 5 seconds to read the results.
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What is a precaution that should be taken with the swab?
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Make sure that once it is out of the package it doesn't come into contact with anything besides the sample you are testing.
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What can cause false-positives when testing for ROM?
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vaginal infections, blood, semen, or other alkaline substances
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What can cause false-negatives when testing for ROM?
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a \"high\" or minimal leak of amniotic fluid
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What is the best way to get a correct sample for nitrazine paper?
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Have the client lay down, using a speculum bring the cervix into view, collect a sample of pooling liquid near the cervix (using a sterile swab or sterile glove), withdraw the sample and place fluid on the paper, read the results within 20 seconds
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What color range will the ROM test be if the membranes are intact?
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yellow-orange to olive green
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What color range will the ROM test be if the membranes are ruptured?
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blue-green to dark blue
