WorksheetsPlacental Examination Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the normal shape of the placenta?
Discoid
Oval
Rectangular
Triangular
What is the approximate weight of a normal placenta?
300-400 grams
600-700 grams
400-500 grams
500-600 grams
What is the primary function of the placenta in terms of gas exchange?
Secretory function
Nutritive function
Respiratory function
Excretory function
What is the first step in the placental examination procedure?
Prepare equipment
Wash hands
Receive the placenta
Wear gloves
What color is the maternal surface of a normal placenta?
Dark red
Yellow
Gray
White
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a normal umbilical cord?
Contains two arteries and one vein
Length at term is 55 to 60 cm
Contains abundant Wharton's jelly
Diameter is 3.0 to 3.5 cm
What is the definition of placental examination?
Observation of the fetus
Examination of the placenta after expulsion
Assessment of maternal health
Evaluation of fetal growth
What equipment is necessary for placental examination?
Stethoscope
Gloves and apron
Ultrasound machine
Surgical instruments
What is a bilobed placenta?
Placenta with two equal-sized lobes
Placenta with a single lobe
Placenta with multiple lobes
Placenta with no lobes
What is the risk associated with a velamentous cord insertion?
Physical damage to vessels
Increased birth weight
Reduced maternal complications
Higher chance of normal delivery
What should be noted when examining the fetal surface of the placenta?
Presence of cotyledons
Size, odor, and color
Weight of the placenta
Thickness of the placenta
What is the purpose of examining the membranes during placental examination?
To evaluate fetal heart rate
To measure the placenta's weight
To assess maternal health
To check for extra vessels or lobes
What is a characteristic of a circumvallate placenta?
Thick white ring around the edge
Presence of multiple vessels
Absence of Wharton's jelly
Normal insertion of the umbilical cord
What should be done after completing the placental examination?
Present the placenta to the family
Store the placenta for future use
Dispose of the placenta and equipment
Send the placenta for genetic testing
What is the significance of Wharton's jelly in the umbilical cord?
Provides structural support
Facilitates gas exchange
Increases blood flow
Decreases risk of infection
What is the main aim of placental examination?
To assess maternal nutrition
To evaluate labor progress
To determine fetal health
To detect any abnormalities
What is the expected diameter of a normal placenta?
25-28 cm
15-18 cm
30-32 cm
20-22 cm
