Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A pregnant woman undergoes a triple/quadruple screen at 16 to 18 weeks' gestationA pregnant woman undergoes a triple/quadruple screen at 16 to 18 weeks' gestation. What would the nurse suspect if the woman's alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level is decreased?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Decreased AFP levels are associated with Down syndrome, often with altered hCG and estriol levels, prompting further testing.