Question 1

During the third trimester, which of the following events is NOT likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  enlargement of the uterus 
B)  water retention 
C)  limited physical abilities 
D)  return of nausea and vomiting 
A)  enlargement of the uterus 
B)  water retention 
C)  limited physical abilities 
D)  return of nausea and vomiting D

Question 2

Which of the following is extremely important in preventing preterm births?

Accepted Answer

A)  a low-calorie diet 
B)  regular prenatal care 
C)  immunization against rubella 
D)  screening tests for hepatitis 
A)  a low-calorie diet 
B)  regular prenatal care 
C)  immunization against rubella 
D)  screening tests for hepatitis B

Question 3

Which of the following is typical among pregnant women during the second trimester?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most of the nausea and fatigue disappear. 
B)  Edema causes swelling in the face, hands, ankles, and feet. 
C)  Fears regarding miscarriage and fetal normality increase. 
D)  Physical abilities become somewhat limited. 
A)  Most of the nausea and fatigue disappear. 
B)  Edema causes swelling in the face, hands, ankles, and feet. 
C)  Fears regarding miscarriage and fetal normality increase. 
D)  Physical abilities become somewhat limited. A

Question 4

An Apgar score measures ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reflexes, color, respiration, and eye movement 
B)  heart rate, blood pressure, and birth weight 
C)  red blood cell count, respiration, birth weight, and reflexes 
D)  heart rate, respiration, skin color, reflexes, and muscle tone 
A)  reflexes, color, respiration, and eye movement 
B)  heart rate, blood pressure, and birth weight 
C)  red blood cell count, respiration, birth weight, and reflexes 
D)  heart rate, respiration, skin color, reflexes, and muscle tone

Question 5

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all pregnant women be screened for all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  syphilis 
B)  gonorrhea 
C)  rabies 
D)  hepatitis B 
A)  syphilis 
B)  gonorrhea 
C)  rabies 
D)  hepatitis B

Question 6

Infertility is defined as a failure to conceive after 3 months of regular intercourse without contraception if a woman is less than 30 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Paula is pregnant. Her last menstrual period began on March 1. Her physician will calculate the first date of her pregnancy as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  February 15 
B)  March 1 
C)  March 15 
D)  March 29 
A)  February 15 
B)  March 1 
C)  March 15 
D)  March 29

Question 8

Immunization against rubella should be done before a woman is pregnant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Tara missed her period last month. After 4 weeks, she observes that her vagina and cervix appear purplish rather than their usual pink color. She visits a doctor to confirm her pregnancy. Which of the following would the doctor use to confirm Tara's pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  amniocentesis 
B)  an ultrasound scan 
C)  chorionic villus sampling 
D)  the basal body temperature method 
A)  amniocentesis 
B)  an ultrasound scan 
C)  chorionic villus sampling 
D)  the basal body temperature method

Question 10

If a pregnancy proceeds without interruption, the birth will occur approximately how many days after conception?

Accepted Answer

A)  218 days 
B)  266 days 
C)  290 days 
D)  310 days 
A)  218 days 
B)  266 days 
C)  290 days 
D)  310 days

Question 11

The term now used to describe those who expect and intend to remain nonparents is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  infertile 
B)  child-free 
C)  childless 
D)  abstinent 
A)  infertile 
B)  child-free 
C)  childless 
D)  abstinent

Question 12

German measles is most dangerous to the unborn child only if the mother contracts it in the later stages of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are some of the effects of maternal obesity during pregnancy on the unborn child?

Accepted Answer

Maternal obesity is associated with a hi

Question 14

What is preconception health care?

Accepted Answer

Preconception health care is the medical

Question 15

According to the American Association of Pediatrics (2017), the majority of sudden unexpected infant deaths occur while ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the infant is playing without adult supervision 
B)  the mother is bathing the infant 
C)  the mother is feeding the infant 
D)  the infant is sleeping in an unsafe environment 
A)  the infant is playing without adult supervision 
B)  the mother is bathing the infant 
C)  the mother is feeding the infant 
D)  the infant is sleeping in an unsafe environment

Question 16

During her twelfth week of gestation, 38-year-old Merlia underwent a procedure in which a small sample of cells from the placenta was taken for screening. This was done to detect if the fetus had any genetic disorder. This procedure is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chorionic villus sampling 
B)  amniocentesis 
C)  neural tube defect screening 
D)  alpha-fetoprotein sampling 
A)  chorionic villus sampling 
B)  amniocentesis 
C)  neural tube defect screening 
D)  alpha-fetoprotein sampling

Question 17

The hormone relaxin stimulates the uterus to begin strong contractions in the labor process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Fertilization is considered complete when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the diploid zygote is formed 
B)  the acrosomal reaction ceases 
C)  capacitation begins 
D)  the corona radiata is penetrated 
A)  the diploid zygote is formed 
B)  the acrosomal reaction ceases 
C)  capacitation begins 
D)  the corona radiata is penetrated

Question 19

Intercourse should be completely avoided during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is true about amniocentesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves scraping the blood cells from the amnion. 
B)  It involves the withdrawal of a small amount of amniotic fluid from the uterus. 
C)  During this procedure, a blood test is conducted on the developing embryo. 
D)  During this procedure, an ultrasound scan of the mother's abdomen is conducted. 
A)  It involves scraping the blood cells from the amnion. 
B)  It involves the withdrawal of a small amount of amniotic fluid from the uterus. 
C)  During this procedure, a blood test is conducted on the developing embryo. 
D)  During this procedure, an ultrasound scan of the mother's abdomen is conducted.

During the third trimester, which of the following events is NOT likely to occur?

Which of the following is extremely important in preventing preterm births?

Which of the following is typical among pregnant women during the second trimester?

An Apgar score measures ________.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all pregnant women be screened for all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Infertility is defined as a failure to conceive after 3 months of regular intercourse without contraception if a woman is less than 30 years.

Paula is pregnant. Her last menstrual period began on March 1. Her physician will calculate the first date of her pregnancy as ________.

Immunization against rubella should be done before a woman is pregnant.

Tara missed her period last month. After 4 weeks, she observes that her vagina and cervix appear purplish rather than their usual pink color. She visits a doctor to confirm her pregnancy. Which of the following would the doctor use to confirm Tara's pregnancy?

If a pregnancy proceeds without interruption, the birth will occur approximately how many days after conception?

The term now used to describe those who expect and intend to remain nonparents is ________.

German measles is most dangerous to the unborn child only if the mother contracts it in the later stages of pregnancy.

What are some of the effects of maternal obesity during pregnancy on the unborn child?

What is preconception health care?

According to the American Association of Pediatrics (2017), the majority of sudden unexpected infant deaths occur while ________.

During her twelfth week of gestation, 38-year-old Merlia underwent a procedure in which a small sample of cells from the placenta was taken for screening. This was done to detect if the fetus had any genetic disorder. This procedure is called ________.

The hormone relaxin stimulates the uterus to begin strong contractions in the labor process.

Fertilization is considered complete when ________.

Intercourse should be completely avoided during pregnancy.

Which of the following is true about amniocentesis?

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Exam 12: Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

During the third trimester, which of the following events is NOT likely to occur?

Which of the following is extremely important in preventing preterm births?

Which of the following is typical among pregnant women during the second trimester?

An Apgar score measures ________.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all pregnant women be screened for all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Infertility is defined as a failure to conceive after 3 months of regular intercourse without contraception if a woman is less than 30 years.

Paula is pregnant. Her last menstrual period began on March 1. Her physician will calculate the first date of her pregnancy as ________.

Immunization against rubella should be done before a woman is pregnant.

Tara missed her period last month. After 4 weeks, she observes that her vagina and cervix appear purplish rather than their usual pink color. She visits a doctor to confirm her pregnancy. Which of the following would the doctor use to confirm Tara's pregnancy?

If a pregnancy proceeds without interruption, the birth will occur approximately how many days after conception?

The term now used to describe those who expect and intend to remain nonparents is ________.

German measles is most dangerous to the unborn child only if the mother contracts it in the later stages of pregnancy.

What are some of the effects of maternal obesity during pregnancy on the unborn child?

What is preconception health care?

According to the American Association of Pediatrics (2017), the majority of sudden unexpected infant deaths occur while ________.

During her twelfth week of gestation, 38-year-old Merlia underwent a procedure in which a small sample of cells from the placenta was taken for screening. This was done to detect if the fetus had any genetic disorder. This procedure is called ________.

The hormone relaxin stimulates the uterus to begin strong contractions in the labor process.

Fertilization is considered complete when ________.

Intercourse should be completely avoided during pregnancy.

Which of the following is true about amniocentesis?

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Sexual Expression

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Contraception and Abortion

The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

Sexual Function Difficulties, Dissatisfaction, Enhancement, and Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Hiv and Aids

Sexual Coercion: Harassment, Aggression, and Abuse

Sexually Explicit Materials, Prostitution, and Sex Laws

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