Question 1

Most fertility issues can be traced back to problems associated with just one of the partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How is the due date for a pregnancy typically calculated?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Choose one of the three trimesters of pregnancy and discuss the major events for both the developing fetus and the mother.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Choose one of the three trimesters of...

Question 4

Who is likely to have a shorter labor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lily, 25 years old, Asian 
B)  Janice, 36 years old, White 
C)  Judith, 26 years old, Hispanic 
D)  Gina, 20 years old, Black 
A)  Lily, 25 years old, Asian 
B)  Janice, 36 years old, White 
C)  Judith, 26 years old, Hispanic 
D)  Gina, 20 years old, Black

Question 5

A pregnant woman begins to feel fetal movement, and has more energy and less morning sickness. What stage of pregnancy is she in?

Accepted Answer

A)  The first trimester 
B)  The second trimester 
C)  About 8 weeks into the pregnancy 
D)  About 8 weeks left to go in the pregnancy 
A)  The first trimester 
B)  The second trimester 
C)  About 8 weeks into the pregnancy 
D)  About 8 weeks left to go in the pregnancy

Question 6

What does the term "ampulla" refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mucus plug that assists in the fertilization process 
B)  The place in the female reproductive tract where fertilization typically occurs 
C)  A surgical device used during artificial insemination 
D)  The spike in hormones experienced right after ovulation 
A)  The mucus plug that assists in the fertilization process 
B)  The place in the female reproductive tract where fertilization typically occurs 
C)  A surgical device used during artificial insemination 
D)  The spike in hormones experienced right after ovulation

Question 7

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 8

Women are most likely to feel the best during the second trimester of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

There is no research evidence that modern-day ultrasounds pose any risk to a fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All of the following statements about labor induction are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Since the early 2000s, rates of labor induction have been gradually on the decline. 
B)  Some women choose to have labor induction for nonmedical reasons, such as avoiding birth on a holiday or to accommodate work schedules. 
C)  Based on current research, labor induction is typically not advised for non‐medical reasons. 
D)  Contractions caused by induced labor tend to be more painful and prolonged than those induced through natural labor. 
A)  Since the early 2000s, rates of labor induction have been gradually on the decline. 
B)  Some women choose to have labor induction for nonmedical reasons, such as avoiding birth on a holiday or to accommodate work schedules. 
C)  Based on current research, labor induction is typically not advised for non‐medical reasons. 
D)  Contractions caused by induced labor tend to be more painful and prolonged than those induced through natural labor.

Question 11

The major organ systems are formed, the circulatory and urinary systems are operating, and the fetus weighs about a half ounce. What stage of pregnancy are we talking about?

Accepted Answer

A)  End of the first month 
B)  End of the first trimester 
C)  End of the second trimester 
D)  Half way through the pregnancy 
A)  End of the first month 
B)  End of the first trimester 
C)  End of the second trimester 
D)  Half way through the pregnancy

Question 12

What is one of the reasons a mother who is Rh incompatible with her fetus is given the drug RhoGAM after delivery or after an amniocentesis, miscarriage, or abortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  If she is not given the drug, she will not be able to breastfeed her baby or future children. 
B)  If she is not given the drug, it can be dangerous for future pregnancies and lead to fetal death. 
C)  If she is not given the drug within the first 12 hours of delivery, she is at risk for developing a serious bacterial infection that could result in death. 
D)  If she is not given the drug, she will likely become infertile. 
A)  If she is not given the drug, she will not be able to breastfeed her baby or future children. 
B)  If she is not given the drug, it can be dangerous for future pregnancies and lead to fetal death. 
C)  If she is not given the drug within the first 12 hours of delivery, she is at risk for developing a serious bacterial infection that could result in death. 
D)  If she is not given the drug, she will likely become infertile.

Question 13

Which statement is most descriptive of problems during childbirth?

Accepted Answer

A)  The overall premature birth rate in the U.S. has been increasing over the past decade. 
B)  The overall rate of C‐section deliveries has steadily been declining in the U.S. 
C)  C‐section is most often the delivery method of choice for fetuses in the breech position. 
D)  Most women who have a stillbirth are not able to carry future pregnancies to term. 
A)  The overall premature birth rate in the U.S. has been increasing over the past decade. 
B)  The overall rate of C‐section deliveries has steadily been declining in the U.S. 
C)  C‐section is most often the delivery method of choice for fetuses in the breech position. 
D)  Most women who have a stillbirth are not able to carry future pregnancies to term.

Question 14

Using cryopreservation techniques, people can choose to collect, freeze, and store ________ for later pregnancy attempts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sperm 
B)  Ovum 
C)  Embryos 
D)  All of these 
A)  Sperm 
B)  Ovum 
C)  Embryos 
D)  All of these

Question 15

Infants born at 24 weeks gestation have a greater than 50% chance of survival.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When two ova are released and both are fertilized by a 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 17

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 18

What happens during the final stage of labor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Engagement 
B)  Placenta expulsion 
C)  Birth 
D)  Crowning 
A)  Engagement 
B)  Placenta expulsion 
C)  Birth 
D)  Crowning

Question 19

What is colostrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  The waxy substance that coats and protects the fetus in utero 
B)  A thick, yellowish fluid, high in protein and antibodies, secreted from the nipples at the end of pregnancy and after delivery 
C)  A collection of thick mucus in the cervix that prevents bacteria from entering the uterus and is expelled a few weeks before delivery 
D)  A buildup of neurotransmitters in the woman's body that help inhibit some of the physical pain during labor 
A)  The waxy substance that coats and protects the fetus in utero 
B)  A thick, yellowish fluid, high in protein and antibodies, secreted from the nipples at the end of pregnancy and after delivery 
C)  A collection of thick mucus in the cervix that prevents bacteria from entering the uterus and is expelled a few weeks before delivery 
D)  A buildup of neurotransmitters in the woman's body that help inhibit some of the physical pain during labor

Question 20

How does the gamete intra‐fallopian tube transfer (GIFT) procedure differ from in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The GIFT procedure does not use sperm from a partner and only uses sperm from a donor bank, whereas either can be used with IVF. 
B)  The GIFT procedure uses both donated ovum and sperm, which is fertilized and then placed in the uterus, whereas IVF only uses donor or partner sperm. 
C)  The GIFT procedure implants the ova and sperm into the woman's body prior to fertilization, whereas with IVF they are transferred to the body after fertilization. 
D)  The GIFT procedure is basically the same as IVF except it adds a procedure to test for genetic abnormalities prior to placement in the woman's body. 
A)  The GIFT procedure does not use sperm from a partner and only uses sperm from a donor bank, whereas either can be used with IVF. 
B)  The GIFT procedure uses both donated ovum and sperm, which is fertilized and then placed in the uterus, whereas IVF only uses donor or partner sperm. 
C)  The GIFT procedure implants the ova and sperm into the woman's body prior to fertilization, whereas with IVF they are transferred to the body after fertilization. 
D)  The GIFT procedure is basically the same as IVF except it adds a procedure to test for genetic abnormalities prior to placement in the woman's body.

Most fertility issues can be traced back to problems associated with just one of the partners.

How is the due date for a pregnancy typically calculated?

Choose one of the three trimesters of pregnancy and discuss the major events for both the developing fetus and the mother.

Who is likely to have a shorter labor?

A pregnant woman begins to feel fetal movement, and has more energy and less morning sickness. What stage of pregnancy is she in?

What does the term "ampulla" refer to?

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

Women are most likely to feel the best during the second trimester of pregnancy.

There is no research evidence that modern-day ultrasounds pose any risk to a fetus.

All of the following statements about labor induction are true EXCEPT:

The major organ systems are formed, the circulatory and urinary systems are operating, and the fetus weighs about a half ounce. What stage of pregnancy are we talking about?

What is one of the reasons a mother who is Rh incompatible with her fetus is given the drug RhoGAM after delivery or after an amniocentesis, miscarriage, or abortion?

Which statement is most descriptive of problems during childbirth?

Using cryopreservation techniques, people can choose to collect, freeze, and store ________ for later pregnancy attempts.

Infants born at 24 weeks gestation have a greater than 50% chance of survival.

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

How many weeks is a typical full‐term pregnancy?

What happens during the final stage of labor?

What is colostrum?

How does the gamete intra‐fallopian tube transfer (GIFT) procedure differ from in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

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Exam 12: Pregnancy and Birth

Most fertility issues can be traced back to problems associated with just one of the partners.

How is the due date for a pregnancy typically calculated?

Choose one of the three trimesters of pregnancy and discuss the major events for both the developing fetus and the mother.

Who is likely to have a shorter labor?

A pregnant woman begins to feel fetal movement, and has more energy and less morning sickness. What stage of pregnancy is she in?

What does the term "ampulla" refer to?

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

Women are most likely to feel the best during the second trimester of pregnancy.

There is no research evidence that modern-day ultrasounds pose any risk to a fetus.

All of the following statements about labor induction are true EXCEPT:

The major organ systems are formed, the circulatory and urinary systems are operating, and the fetus weighs about a half ounce. What stage of pregnancy are we talking about?

What is one of the reasons a mother who is Rh incompatible with her fetus is given the drug RhoGAM after delivery or after an amniocentesis, miscarriage, or abortion?

Which statement is most descriptive of problems during childbirth?

Using cryopreservation techniques, people can choose to collect, freeze, and store ________ for later pregnancy attempts.

Infants born at 24 weeks gestation have a greater than 50% chance of survival.

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

How many weeks is a typical full‐term pregnancy?

What happens during the final stage of labor?

What is colostrum?

How does the gamete intra‐fallopian tube transfer (GIFT) procedure differ from in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication and 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 Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

Sexuality in the Media and the Arts

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