Question 1

The first stage of childbirth, labor, typically lasts ____ to ____ hours for a woman having her first child.

Accepted Answer

A)  2; 4 
B)  6; 10 
C)  8: 14 
D)  12; 20 
A)  2; 4 
B)  6; 10 
C)  8: 14 
D)  12; 20

Question 2

Rachel and Kevin have been trying to have a baby for the past 2 years. Unsuccessful, they have turned to fertility treatments. Next month, Rachel will undergo in vitro fertilization. Which type of stem cells will be used in this treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Embryonic 
B)  Adult 
C)  Umbilical-cord 
D)  Ectoderm 
A)  Embryonic 
B)  Adult 
C)  Umbilical-cord 
D)  Ectoderm

Question 3

Evidence on the effects of marijuana on prenatal development:

Accepted Answer

A)  are not well understood. 
B)  show long-lasting effects of physical and cognitive development. 
C)  conclusively show no lasting, negative consequences. 
D)  show similar outcomes as cocaine and heroin use. 
A)  are not well understood. 
B)  show long-lasting effects of physical and cognitive development. 
C)  conclusively show no lasting, negative consequences. 
D)  show similar outcomes as cocaine and heroin use.

Question 4

The average newborn is about ____ inches long and weighs about ____ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  18; 5 
B)  20; 7.5 
C)  24; 8 
D)  22; 8.5 
A)  18; 5 
B)  20; 7.5 
C)  24; 8 
D)  22; 8.5

Question 5

In which of the following cultures is childbirth viewed as a public process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most Western nations 
B)  Maya of Yucatan region of Mexico 
C)  Jahara of South America 
D)  the Zinacanteco 
A)  Most Western nations 
B)  Maya of Yucatan region of Mexico 
C)  Jahara of South America 
D)  the Zinacanteco

Question 6

Low birth weight infants:

Accepted Answer

A)  are generally healthy and overcome developmental obstacles within the first year of life. 
B)  generally have hospital stays of 6 months or longer. 
C)  have Apgar scores of 7 or higher. 
D)  often experience difficulty breathing and are likely to suffer from respiratory distress syndrome. 
A)  are generally healthy and overcome developmental obstacles within the first year of life. 
B)  generally have hospital stays of 6 months or longer. 
C)  have Apgar scores of 7 or higher. 
D)  often experience difficulty breathing and are likely to suffer from respiratory distress syndrome.

Question 7

The majority of women over the age of 35:

Accepted Answer

A)  give birth to healthy babies. 
B)  experience pregnancy complications. 
C)  have infants with developmental disabilities. 
D)  do not seek out prenatal health care. 
A)  give birth to healthy babies. 
B)  experience pregnancy complications. 
C)  have infants with developmental disabilities. 
D)  do not seek out prenatal health care.

Question 8

A neural tube defect called _______ occurs when the top part of the neural tube fails to close.

Accepted Answer

A)  spina bifida 
B)  cerebral palsy 
C)  anencephaly 
D)  sciatica 
A)  spina bifida 
B)  cerebral palsy 
C)  anencephaly 
D)  sciatica

Question 9

Which of the following women is most vulnerable to pregnancy-related illnesses, such as hypertension and diabetes, as well as an increased risk for miscarriage or stillbirth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mai, who is 19-years-old 
B)  Jaycee, who is 30-years-old 
C)  Gia, who is 35-years-old 
D)  London, who is 41-years-old 
A)  Mai, who is 19-years-old 
B)  Jaycee, who is 30-years-old 
C)  Gia, who is 35-years-old 
D)  London, who is 41-years-old

Question 10

Childbirth takes place in four stages of approximately equal length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Mrs. Cortez wants to make sure her newborn grandson can see her face when she talks to him. Mrs. Cortex should hold the baby about ____ inches from her face.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  12 
C)  15 
D)  18 
A)  6 
B)  12 
C)  15 
D)  18

Question 12

Fetal malnutrition is associated with increased susceptibility to complex diseases in postnatal life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Caroline is pregnant with her first child. She often feels hungry but worries about excessive weight gain during pregnancy. Caroline's doctor will likely tell her that she should consume between _____ and ______ calories per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,500; 1,800 
B)  2,000; 2,300 
C)  2,200; 2,900 
D)  3,000; 3,500 
A)  1,500; 1,800 
B)  2,000; 2,300 
C)  2,200; 2,900 
D)  3,000; 3,500

Question 14

Newborn Rosie received an Apgar score of 3. This means that Rosie:

Accepted Answer

A)  is in good health. 
B)  may need medical assistance, such as oxygen. 
C)  is in serious condition and needs immediate medical attention. 
D)  has a pulse over 100 and has active and strong reflexes. 
A)  is in good health. 
B)  may need medical assistance, such as oxygen. 
C)  is in serious condition and needs immediate medical attention. 
D)  has a pulse over 100 and has active and strong reflexes.

Question 15

Newborns spend about ___% of their sleep time in REM.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  70 
A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  70

Question 16

Diane has been a neonatal nurse for over 30 years. She is often asked questions about the age of viability. The period begins at about ___ weeks after conception.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  18 
C)  22 
D)  27 
A)  12 
B)  18 
C)  22 
D)  27

Question 17

Each year, about ____ percent of infants are born without defects.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  75 
C)  88 
D)  97 
A)  50 
B)  75 
C)  88 
D)  97

Question 18

The zygote shows reflex responses to touch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Prenatal exposure to stress hormones is associated with a higher risk for developing ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During the last three months of pregnancy, the fetal body gains over ____ pounds and grows ____ inches.

Accepted Answer

A)  2; 4 
B)  4; 9 
C)  5; 7 
D)  7; 10 
A)  2; 4 
B)  4; 9 
C)  5; 7 
D)  7; 10

The first stage of childbirth, labor, typically lasts to hours for a woman having her first child.

Rachel and Kevin have been trying to have a baby for the past 2 years. Unsuccessful, they have turned to fertility treatments. Next month, Rachel will undergo in vitro fertilization. Which type of stem cells will be used in this treatment?

Evidence on the effects of marijuana on prenatal development:

The average newborn is about inches long and weighs about pounds.

In which of the following cultures is childbirth viewed as a public process?

Low birth weight infants:

The majority of women over the age of 35:

A neural tube defect called _______ occurs when the top part of the neural tube fails to close.

Which of the following women is most vulnerable to pregnancy-related illnesses, such as hypertension and diabetes, as well as an increased risk for miscarriage or stillbirth?

Childbirth takes place in four stages of approximately equal length.

Mrs. Cortez wants to make sure her newborn grandson can see her face when she talks to him. Mrs. Cortex should hold the baby about ____ inches from her face.

Fetal malnutrition is associated with increased susceptibility to complex diseases in postnatal life.

Caroline is pregnant with her first child. She often feels hungry but worries about excessive weight gain during pregnancy. Caroline's doctor will likely tell her that she should consume between _ and __ calories per day.

Newborn Rosie received an Apgar score of 3. This means that Rosie:

Newborns spend about ___% of their sleep time in REM.

Diane has been a neonatal nurse for over 30 years. She is often asked questions about the age of viability. The period begins at about ___ weeks after conception.

Each year, about ____ percent of infants are born without defects.

The zygote shows reflex responses to touch.

Prenatal exposure to stress hormones is associated with a higher risk for developing ADHD.

During the last three months of pregnancy, the fetal body gains over pounds and grows inches.

Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories

Biological and Environmental Foundations

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood and the End of Life

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Exam 3: The Prenatal Period, Birth, and the Newborn

The first stage of childbirth, labor, typically lasts ____ to ____ hours for a woman having her first child.

Rachel and Kevin have been trying to have a baby for the past 2 years. Unsuccessful, they have turned to fertility treatments. Next month, Rachel will undergo in vitro fertilization. Which type of stem cells will be used in this treatment?

Evidence on the effects of marijuana on prenatal development:

The average newborn is about ____ inches long and weighs about ____ pounds.

In which of the following cultures is childbirth viewed as a public process?

Low birth weight infants:

The majority of women over the age of 35:

A neural tube defect called _______ occurs when the top part of the neural tube fails to close.

Which of the following women is most vulnerable to pregnancy-related illnesses, such as hypertension and diabetes, as well as an increased risk for miscarriage or stillbirth?

Childbirth takes place in four stages of approximately equal length.

Mrs. Cortez wants to make sure her newborn grandson can see her face when she talks to him. Mrs. Cortex should hold the baby about ____ inches from her face.

Fetal malnutrition is associated with increased susceptibility to complex diseases in postnatal life.

Caroline is pregnant with her first child. She often feels hungry but worries about excessive weight gain during pregnancy. Caroline's doctor will likely tell her that she should consume between _____ and ______ calories per day.

Newborn Rosie received an Apgar score of 3. This means that Rosie:

Newborns spend about ___% of their sleep time in REM.

Diane has been a neonatal nurse for over 30 years. She is often asked questions about the age of viability. The period begins at about ___ weeks after conception.

Each year, about ____ percent of infants are born without defects.

The zygote shows reflex responses to touch.

Prenatal exposure to stress hormones is associated with a higher risk for developing ADHD.

During the last three months of pregnancy, the fetal body gains over ____ pounds and grows ____ inches.

Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories

Biological and Environmental Foundations

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood and the End of Life

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The first stage of childbirth, labor, typically lasts to hours for a woman having her first child.

The average newborn is about inches long and weighs about pounds.

Caroline is pregnant with her first child. She often feels hungry but worries about excessive weight gain during pregnancy. Caroline's doctor will likely tell her that she should consume between _ and __ calories per day.

During the last three months of pregnancy, the fetal body gains over pounds and grows inches.