Which of the following assessments best characterizes clinical application of ultrasonography during the first trimester of pregnancy?

Confirming intrauterine pregnancy (IUP)
Screening for placenta previa
Documenting fetal heart activity
All of the above
    A and C only

1 Answer
Jan 30, 2018
  • According to me , option 4th is correct.

Explanation:

During the first trimester, the foetus is very sensitive to anything that interferes with the steps involved.

TORCH infecting ( toxoplasmosis and other rubella, cytomegaloviruses and herpes simplex ) are major causes of miscarrage or abortion in first trimester. So, confirming IUP option is correct.

Thalidomide was used to treat the symptoms of morning sickness during pregnancy, it lead to heart disorders and non- formation of long bones . So,documenting fetal heart activity option is also correct.

Thus, both A and C options are correct.