Question 1

What percent of all diagnosed pregnancies end in miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  2-5% 
B)  5-10% 
C)  15-20% 
D)  25-30% 
A)  2-5% 
B)  5-10% 
C)  15-20% 
D)  25-30%

Question 2

How many weeks is a typical full-term pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  22 weeks 
B)  36 weeks 
C)  40 weeks 
D)  44 weeks 
A)  22 weeks 
B)  36 weeks 
C)  40 weeks 
D)  44 weeks

Question 3

What is the primary role of the placenta?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supply nutrients to the developing fetus 
B)  Aid in respiratory and excretory functions of the fetus 
C)  Secrete hormones necessary for the continuation of the pregnancy 
D)  All of these 
A)  Supply nutrients to the developing fetus 
B)  Aid in respiratory and excretory functions of the fetus 
C)  Secrete hormones necessary for the continuation of the pregnancy 
D)  All of these

Question 4

Identify and explain some of the benefits of breastfeeding. What are some of the challenges associated with breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Breastfeeding has numerous benefits for

Question 5

Related to sexuality after childbirth, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most women take up to a year before resuming pre-pregnancy sexual desire and frequency. 
B)  Sexual intercourse can be safely resumed immediately following delivery. 
C)  Most physicians advise heterosexual patients who had an uncomplicated delivery to wait 6 weeks postpartum before resuming intercourse. 
D)  Most women report increased vaginal lubrication up to 6 months postpartum. 
A)  Most women take up to a year before resuming pre-pregnancy sexual desire and frequency. 
B)  Sexual intercourse can be safely resumed immediately following delivery. 
C)  Most physicians advise heterosexual patients who had an uncomplicated delivery to wait 6 weeks postpartum before resuming intercourse. 
D)  Most women report increased vaginal lubrication up to 6 months postpartum.

Question 6

A 25-year old woman could be diagnosed with infertility after having regular unprotected sex and not conceiving after how many months?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  12 months 
D)  18 months 
A)  3 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  12 months 
D)  18 months

Question 7

The majority of births worldwide take place in hospitals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The use of fertility drugs increases the likelihood of multiple births.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the term given to the idea that something is wrong with a woman if she doesn't give birth to and care for children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feminine mystique 
B)  Glass floor 
C)  Female paradox 
D)  Motherhood mandate 
A)  Feminine mystique 
B)  Glass floor 
C)  Female paradox 
D)  Motherhood mandate

Question 10

Explain the process of conception, and describe how the human body is programmed to help pregnancy occur. Make sure to reference information from your textbook.

Accepted Answer

The process of conception begins with th

Question 11

Which of the following has NOT been linked to cigarette use during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Miscarriage 
B)  Low birth weight 
C)  Prematurity 
D)  Abnormal facial development 
A)  Miscarriage 
B)  Low birth weight 
C)  Prematurity 
D)  Abnormal facial development

Question 12

When two ova are released and both are fertilized by sperm, what type of twins result?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fraternal twins 
B)  Identical twins 
C)  Either fraternal or identical twins. 
D)  Neither, only one egg at a time can be fertilized and twins result if that egg splits in two. 
A)  Fraternal twins 
B)  Identical twins 
C)  Either fraternal or identical twins. 
D)  Neither, only one egg at a time can be fertilized and twins result if that egg splits in two.

Question 13

Most states have structured and highly monitored laws regarding surrogate parenting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Invitro fertilization is the process of inserting an already fertilized zygote into the woman's uterus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What statement regarding sex during pregnancy is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral sex should be avoided during pregnancy. 
B)  Some cultures believe semen is essential throughout pregnancy for proper fetal development. 
C)  While intercourse is safe during pregnancy, orgasm is not and should be avoided. 
D)  During the first trimester, sexual interest is often at its peak because the couple does not have to worry about becoming pregnant anymore. 
A)  Oral sex should be avoided during pregnancy. 
B)  Some cultures believe semen is essential throughout pregnancy for proper fetal development. 
C)  While intercourse is safe during pregnancy, orgasm is not and should be avoided. 
D)  During the first trimester, sexual interest is often at its peak because the couple does not have to worry about becoming pregnant anymore.

Question 16

Miranda did not realize she could be pregnant until she was already 14 weeks along; however, when she took a home pregnancy test it was negative. What is one explanation for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  hCG levels peak in the 2nd and 3rd month of pregnancy and then drop off to levels that might not be detected by a home pregnancy test. 
B)  By the 12week of pregnancy, estrogen and progesterone have leveled off so differences in them are no longer detected by a home pregnancy test. 
C)  Home pregnancy tests are only able to detect changes in a woman's body related to pregnancy for the first 6 weeks of pregnancy. 
D)  She was using her early morning urine for the test which tends to be lower in concentration of pregnancy hormones. 
A)  hCG levels peak in the 2nd and 3rd month of pregnancy and then drop off to levels that might not be detected by a home pregnancy test. 
B)  By the 12week of pregnancy, estrogen and progesterone have leveled off so differences in them are no longer detected by a home pregnancy test. 
C)  Home pregnancy tests are only able to detect changes in a woman's body related to pregnancy for the first 6 weeks of pregnancy. 
D)  She was using her early morning urine for the test which tends to be lower in concentration of pregnancy hormones.

Question 17

More babies are born before their due date rather than after their due date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A 40-year old woman could be diagnosed with infertility after having regular unprotected sex and not conceiving after how many months?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  12 months 
D)  18 months 
A)  3 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  12 months 
D)  18 months

Question 19

Which vitamin supplement are pregnant women often advised to take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Folic acid 
B)  B6 
C)  Iron 
D)  All of these 
A)  Folic acid 
B)  B6 
C)  Iron 
D)  All of these

Question 20

How is the due date for a pregnancy typically calculated?

Accepted Answer

A)  From the last day of the last period 
B)  From the first day of the last period 
C)  From the estimated date of ovulation 
D)  From the estimated date of conception 
A)  From the last day of the last period 
B)  From the first day of the last period 
C)  From the estimated date of ovulation 
D)  From the estimated date of conception

What percent of all diagnosed pregnancies end in miscarriage?

How many weeks is a typical full-term pregnancy?

What is the primary role of the placenta?

Identify and explain some of the benefits of breastfeeding. What are some of the challenges associated with breastfeeding?

Related to sexuality after childbirth, which of the following is true?

A 25-year old woman could be diagnosed with infertility after having regular unprotected sex and not conceiving after how many months?

The majority of births worldwide take place in hospitals.

The use of fertility drugs increases the likelihood of multiple births.

What is the term given to the idea that something is wrong with a woman if she doesn't give birth to and care for children?

Explain the process of conception, and describe how the human body is programmed to help pregnancy occur. Make sure to reference information from your textbook.

Which of the following has NOT been linked to cigarette use during pregnancy?

When two ova are released and both are fertilized by sperm, what type of twins result?

Most states have structured and highly monitored laws regarding surrogate parenting.

Invitro fertilization is the process of inserting an already fertilized zygote into the woman's uterus.

What statement regarding sex during pregnancy is TRUE?

Miranda did not realize she could be pregnant until she was already 14 weeks along; however, when she took a home pregnancy test it was negative. What is one explanation for this?

More babies are born before their due date rather than after their due date.

A 40-year old woman could be diagnosed with infertility after having regular unprotected sex and not conceiving after how many months?

Which vitamin supplement are pregnant women often advised to take?

How is the due date for a pregnancy typically calculated?

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Exam 12: Pregnancy and Birth

What percent of all diagnosed pregnancies end in miscarriage?

How many weeks is a typical full-term pregnancy?

What is the primary role of the placenta?

Identify and explain some of the benefits of breastfeeding. What are some of the challenges associated with breastfeeding?

Related to sexuality after childbirth, which of the following is true?

A 25-year old woman could be diagnosed with infertility after having regular unprotected sex and not conceiving after how many months?

The majority of births worldwide take place in hospitals.

The use of fertility drugs increases the likelihood of multiple births.

What is the term given to the idea that something is wrong with a woman if she doesn't give birth to and care for children?

Explain the process of conception, and describe how the human body is programmed to help pregnancy occur. Make sure to reference information from your textbook.

Which of the following has NOT been linked to cigarette use during pregnancy?

When two ova are released and both are fertilized by sperm, what type of twins result?

Most states have structured and highly monitored laws regarding surrogate parenting.

Invitro fertilization is the process of inserting an already fertilized zygote into the woman's uterus.

What statement regarding sex during pregnancy is TRUE?

Miranda did not realize she could be pregnant until she was already 14 weeks along; however, when she took a home pregnancy test it was negative. What is one explanation for this?

More babies are born before their due date rather than after their due date.

A 40-year old woman could be diagnosed with infertility after having regular unprotected sex and not conceiving after how many months?

Which vitamin supplement are pregnant women often advised to take?

How is the due date for a pregnancy typically calculated?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication: Enriching Your Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Sexual Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

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