Question 1

Danica is a healthy 35-year-old woman who is pregnant with her first child. Danica is

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A)  more likely than a younger woman to have a low birth-weight baby. 
B)  likely to have a longer and more difficult labor than a younger woman. 
C)  more likely to have prenatal complications than a woman in her twenties. 
D)  as likely as a younger women to have no prenatal or birth complications. 
A)  more likely than a younger woman to have a low birth-weight baby. 
B)  likely to have a longer and more difficult labor than a younger woman. 
C)  more likely to have prenatal complications than a woman in her twenties. 
D)  as likely as a younger women to have no prenatal or birth complications.

Question 2

Sophie weighed 8.9 pounds when she was born. Research shows that she is at an increased risk of ________ in adulthood.

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A)  breast cancer 
B)  lung cancer 
C)  heart disease 
D)  stroke 
A)  breast cancer 
B)  lung cancer 
C)  heart disease 
D)  stroke

Question 3

Enriching women's diets with calcium

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A)  can cause miscarriages in the zygotic period. 
B)  helps prevent neural tube defects. 
C)  eliminates the risk of osteoporosis in offspring. 
D)  helps prevent maternal high blood pressure. 
A)  can cause miscarriages in the zygotic period. 
B)  helps prevent neural tube defects. 
C)  eliminates the risk of osteoporosis in offspring. 
D)  helps prevent maternal high blood pressure.

Question 4

In group prenatal care,

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A)  expectant mothers are grouped by age, and each group is seen by an assigned health-care provider. 
B)  trained leaders provide minority expectant mothers with a group discussion session after each medical checkup. 
C)  expectant mothers and fathers take turns facilitating group discussions. 
D)  whole families are included in prenatal visits, including mothers, fathers, and siblings. 
A)  expectant mothers are grouped by age, and each group is seen by an assigned health-care provider. 
B)  trained leaders provide minority expectant mothers with a group discussion session after each medical checkup. 
C)  expectant mothers and fathers take turns facilitating group discussions. 
D)  whole families are included in prenatal visits, including mothers, fathers, and siblings.

Question 5

During the fetal period,

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A)  teratogens rarely have any impact. 
B)  teratogens are most likely to cause serious defects. 
C)  the ears can be strongly affected by teratogens. 
D)  teratogenic damage usually causes miscarriage. 
A)  teratogens rarely have any impact. 
B)  teratogens are most likely to cause serious defects. 
C)  the ears can be strongly affected by teratogens. 
D)  teratogenic damage usually causes miscarriage.

Question 6

Most conceptions result from intercourse during the

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A)  first week of the menstrual cycle. 
B)  last week of the menstrual cycle. 
C)  day of ovulation and the two days following it. 
D)  two days preceding ovulation and the day of ovulation. 
A)  first week of the menstrual cycle. 
B)  last week of the menstrual cycle. 
C)  day of ovulation and the two days following it. 
D)  two days preceding ovulation and the day of ovulation.

Question 7

During the second trimester,

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A)  convolutions appear on the surface of the brain. 
B)  the fetus takes on the beginnings of a personality. 
C)  lanugo appears over the entire body. 
D)  the fetus can distinguish the tone and rhythm of different voices. 
A)  convolutions appear on the surface of the brain. 
B)  the fetus takes on the beginnings of a personality. 
C)  lanugo appears over the entire body. 
D)  the fetus can distinguish the tone and rhythm of different voices.

Question 8

The Nurse-Family Partnership is a

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A)  health-care program currently implemented in developing countries. 
B)  voluntary home visiting program for first-time, low-income expectant mothers. 
C)  mandatory home visiting program for new mothers with special needs infants. 
D)  community service program available for pregnant teens in urban areas. 
A)  health-care program currently implemented in developing countries. 
B)  voluntary home visiting program for first-time, low-income expectant mothers. 
C)  mandatory home visiting program for new mothers with special needs infants. 
D)  community service program available for pregnant teens in urban areas.

Question 9

At the beginning of the embryonic period, the ________ system develops fastest.

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A)  nervous 
B)  circulatory 
C)  digestive 
D)  skeletal 
A)  nervous 
B)  circulatory 
C)  digestive 
D)  skeletal

Question 10

Pregnant women are wise to avoid __________ to reduce the likelihood of mercury exposure.

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A)  getting X-rays 
B)  changing cat litter boxes 
C)  painting 
D)  eating long-lived predatory fish 
A)  getting X-rays 
B)  changing cat litter boxes 
C)  painting 
D)  eating long-lived predatory fish

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about birthrate trends between 1970 and 2008?

Accepted Answer

A)  The birthrate increased during this period for women 20 to 24 years of age. 
B)  The birthrate decreased during this period for women 25 years of age and older. 
C)  For women in their thirties, the birthrate more than doubled during this period. 
D)  The greatest decline in the birthrate during this period was for women in their thirties. 
A)  The birthrate increased during this period for women 20 to 24 years of age. 
B)  The birthrate decreased during this period for women 25 years of age and older. 
C)  For women in their thirties, the birthrate more than doubled during this period. 
D)  The greatest decline in the birthrate during this period was for women in their thirties.

Question 12

Although it has been linked to low birth weight, infant death, and lower intelligence test scores in early childhood, __________ is/are one of the most common over-the-counter medications taken by pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

A)  cough syrup 
B)  antacids 
C)  aspirin 
D)  antihistamines 
A)  cough syrup 
B)  antacids 
C)  aspirin 
D)  antihistamines

Question 13

Synchrony between fetal heart rate and motor activity peaks between _______ and _______ weeks.

Accepted Answer

A)  20; 22 
B)  24; 26 
C)  27; 29 
D)  30; 34 
A)  20; 22 
B)  24; 26 
C)  27; 29 
D)  30; 34

Question 14

Research on childbearing reveals that

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A)  fertility problems do not increase for men between ages 25 and 45. 
B)  fertility problems among women do not show any increase until age 40. 
C)  reproductive technologies are equally successful among younger and older parents. 
D)  a 45-year-old man is less fertile than a 25-year-old man. 
A)  fertility problems do not increase for men between ages 25 and 45. 
B)  fertility problems among women do not show any increase until age 40. 
C)  reproductive technologies are equally successful among younger and older parents. 
D)  a 45-year-old man is less fertile than a 25-year-old man.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true about the effectiveness of the Nurse-Family Partnership?

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A)  The benefits of the intervention were greater for children from high-SES families than for children from low-SES families. 
B)  Trained paraprofessionals were more effective than professional nurses in preventing delayed mental development. 
C)  As kindergartners, children in the program scored higher in language, but lower in intelligence than comparison children. 
D)  At both ages 6 and 9, children of home-visited mothers in the poorest mental health during pregnancy exceeded comparison children in academic achievement. 
A)  The benefits of the intervention were greater for children from high-SES families than for children from low-SES families. 
B)  Trained paraprofessionals were more effective than professional nurses in preventing delayed mental development. 
C)  As kindergartners, children in the program scored higher in language, but lower in intelligence than comparison children. 
D)  At both ages 6 and 9, children of home-visited mothers in the poorest mental health during pregnancy exceeded comparison children in academic achievement.

Question 16

A study involving the fetal heart rate's response to auditory stimuli during the third trimester suggests that fetuses

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot hear sounds from the outside world. 
B)  can remember for at least a brief period. 
C)  cannot distinguish between their mother's voice and a stranger's voice. 
D)  cannot distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar melodies. 
A)  cannot hear sounds from the outside world. 
B)  can remember for at least a brief period. 
C)  cannot distinguish between their mother's voice and a stranger's voice. 
D)  cannot distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar melodies.

Question 17

The most widely used potent teratogen is prescribed

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A)  as a sedative. 
B)  to treat severe acne. 
C)  to prevent miscarriages. 
D)  to treat depression. 
A)  as a sedative. 
B)  to treat severe acne. 
C)  to prevent miscarriages. 
D)  to treat depression.

Question 18

The ________ becomes the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  ectoderm 
B)  mesoderm 
C)  endoderm 
D)  trophoblast 
A)  ectoderm 
B)  mesoderm 
C)  endoderm 
D)  trophoblast

Question 19

During the third month of pregnancy,

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A)  the fetus can suck its thumb. 
B)  tiny buds become arms, legs, fingers, and toes. 
C)  neuron production begins. 
D)  the eyes, ears, and nose form. 
A)  the fetus can suck its thumb. 
B)  tiny buds become arms, legs, fingers, and toes. 
C)  neuron production begins. 
D)  the eyes, ears, and nose form.

Question 20

Cite reasons that some women do not seek prenatal care.

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Inadequate care is far more common among

Danica is a healthy 35-year-old woman who is pregnant with her first child. Danica is

Sophie weighed 8.9 pounds when she was born. Research shows that she is at an increased risk of ________ in adulthood.

Enriching women's diets with calcium

In group prenatal care,

During the fetal period,

Most conceptions result from intercourse during the

During the second trimester,

The Nurse-Family Partnership is a

At the beginning of the embryonic period, the ________ system develops fastest.

Pregnant women are wise to avoid __________ to reduce the likelihood of mercury exposure.

Which of the following statements is true about birthrate trends between 1970 and 2008?

Although it has been linked to low birth weight, infant death, and lower intelligence test scores in early childhood, __________ is/are one of the most common over-the-counter medications taken by pregnant women.

Synchrony between fetal heart rate and motor activity peaks between _ and _ weeks.

Research on childbearing reveals that

Which of the following statements is true about the effectiveness of the Nurse-Family Partnership?

A study involving the fetal heart rate's response to auditory stimuli during the third trimester suggests that fetuses

The most widely used potent teratogen is prescribed

The ________ becomes the nervous system.

During the third month of pregnancy,

Cite reasons that some women do not seek prenatal care.

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Exam 3: Prenatal Development

Danica is a healthy 35-year-old woman who is pregnant with her first child. Danica is

Sophie weighed 8.9 pounds when she was born. Research shows that she is at an increased risk of ________ in adulthood.

Enriching women's diets with calcium

In group prenatal care,

During the fetal period,

Most conceptions result from intercourse during the

During the second trimester,

The Nurse-Family Partnership is a

At the beginning of the embryonic period, the ________ system develops fastest.

Pregnant women are wise to avoid __________ to reduce the likelihood of mercury exposure.

Which of the following statements is true about birthrate trends between 1970 and 2008?

Although it has been linked to low birth weight, infant death, and lower intelligence test scores in early childhood, __________ is/are one of the most common over-the-counter medications taken by pregnant women.

Synchrony between fetal heart rate and motor activity peaks between _______ and _______ weeks.

Research on childbearing reveals that

Which of the following statements is true about the effectiveness of the Nurse-Family Partnership?

A study involving the fetal heart rate's response to auditory stimuli during the third trimester suggests that fetuses

The most widely used potent teratogen is prescribed

The ________ becomes the nervous system.

During the third month of pregnancy,

Cite reasons that some women do not seek prenatal care.

History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Birth and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

Emerging Adulthood

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Synchrony between fetal heart rate and motor activity peaks between _ and _ weeks.