Why would a person be naturally concerned about undergoing an amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling during their pregnancy?
A) Because they carry a 1-2% risk of miscarriage.
B) Because the results from both tests take two to four weeks to obtain.
C) Because they are both rather painful, while an ultrasound is noninvasive and painless.
D) Because they both carry an unacceptable rate of "false positive" results.

Question

Why would a person be naturally concerned about undergoing an amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling during their pregnancy?
A) ​Because they carry a 1-2% risk of miscarriage.
B) ​Because the results from both tests take two to four weeks to obtain.
C) ​Because they are both rather painful, while an ultrasound is noninvasive and painless.
D) ​Because they both carry an unacceptable rate of "false positive" results.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling carry a small risk of miscarriage, which might make someone naturally concerned about undergoing these tests during pregnancy.

Why Would a Person Be Naturally Concerned About Undergoing an Amniocentesis