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Fetal Fibronectin (fFN)

Across
Glycoproteins are proteins attached to ___ (Chemistry Explained Foundations and Applications, n.d.).
A positive fFN is indicated by levels of greater than or equal to ___ ng/ml (March of Dimes, n.d.).
Although not well understood in humans, fFN is one of the most important____markers that may predict preterm labor (Martin, Fanaroff, & Walsh, 2015).
Most clinicians rely on the ___predictive value of fFN to manage obstetric patients (Martin, Fanaroff, & Walsh, 2015).
___, amniotic fluid, blood, and a previous digital cervical exam can all create false positive fFN results (Berghella, 2010).
Fetal Fibronectin functions as an ___ between the placenta and the uterus (Berghella, 2010).
Elevated fFN levels in the ___ secretions have strongly been associated with impending preterm labor (Martin, Fanaroff, & Walsh, 2015).
A positive fFN may be___before 16-20 weeks, however after 20 weeks may be associated with impending preterm labor (March of Dimes, n.d.).
A fFN specimen is collected by a ___ of the posterior vagina (March of Dimes, n.d.).
Fetal fibronectin is a_____ (Berghella, 2010).
Down
Glycoproteins, like fFN, are present on the ___of cells where they function as membrane proteins or part to the extracellular matrix (Chemistry Explained Foundations and Applications, n.d.).
The preterm birth rate has not changed substantially in the last___years, remaining around 12-13% in the United States (Martin, Fanaroff, & Walsh, 2015).
Researchers theorize that an elevated fFN indicates a mechanical or ___ disruption between the uterus and placenta (March of Dimes, n.d.).
The most accurate prediction of preterm labor is a fFN value combined with transvaginal ultrasound ___ (Berghella, 2010).
Fetal Fibrocectin surrounds the extravillous __at the utero-placental junction (Martin, Fanaroff, & Walsh, 2015).
___ of the upper genital tract is a common issue that may trigger the process leading to elevated fFN levels (Martin, Fanaroff, & Walsh).
FFN testing should be limited to those less than 3cm dilated with ___ membranes (Berghella, 2010).