Question 1

An episiotomy is a surgical incision of the cervix to allow the baby to pass through more easily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Gail's doctor says she might require a C-section at delivery time. This will involve

Accepted Answer

A)  removing the baby through an incision in the abdomen. 
B)  surgically removing the uterus after birth. 
C)  surgically widening the perineum. 
D)  surgically widening the vagina. 
A)  removing the baby through an incision in the abdomen. 
B)  surgically removing the uterus after birth. 
C)  surgically widening the perineum. 
D)  surgically widening the vagina. A

Question 3

What is amniocentesis, and why would one have it done?

Accepted Answer

Amniocentesis is the extraction of amniotic fluid from the womb by the insertion of a long needle through the mother's abdomen. The fluid contains fetal cells that can be tested for genetic disorders and chromosomal abnormalities. Women typically have it done if genetic screening or family history indicates a heightened risk of a disorder.

Question 4

Amniocentesis is typically performed between the ____ and ______ weeks of pregnancy

Accepted Answer

A)  12; 15 
B)  15; 18 
C)  17; 20 
D)  23; 26 
A)  12; 15 
B)  15; 18 
C)  17; 20 
D)  23; 26

Question 5

The stage of labor when contractions are most intense is transition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following are reasons to breastfeed EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  to enhance uterine recovery. 
B)  as a reward for all the work of delivery. 
C)  to provide additional antibodies to the infant. 
D)  to establish sound eating patterns early in life. 
A)  to enhance uterine recovery. 
B)  as a reward for all the work of delivery. 
C)  to provide additional antibodies to the infant. 
D)  to establish sound eating patterns early in life.

Question 7

In which part of the female reproductive tract is the environment hostile to sperm?

Accepted Answer

A)  fallopian tube 
B)  vagina 
C)  uterus 
D)  ovum 
A)  fallopian tube 
B)  vagina 
C)  uterus 
D)  ovum

Question 8

What is postpartum depression and why do some mothers experience it?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 15 percent of new mothers

Question 9

Crowning is said to occur when the baby's head clears the cervical opening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If a fertile couple has intercourse at the time of ovulation, why is the chance of conception not 100 percent?

Accepted Answer

A)  The female reproductive tract contains natural barriers to sperm. 
B)  The semen may contain no sperm at times. 
C)  Most sperm live for too short a time. 
D)  The cervix may be closed. 
A)  The female reproductive tract contains natural barriers to sperm. 
B)  The semen may contain no sperm at times. 
C)  Most sperm live for too short a time. 
D)  The cervix may be closed.

Question 11

A substance that is capable of causing birth defects is called a teratogenic agent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Contracting sexually transmitted illnesses such as chlamydia and/or gonorrhea have no impact on a woman's fertility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Ninety-six percent of midwife deliveries take place in

Accepted Answer

A)  the hospital. 
B)  the pregnant woman's home. 
C)  the midwife's home. 
D)  a free-standing birth clinic. 
A)  the hospital. 
B)  the pregnant woman's home. 
C)  the midwife's home. 
D)  a free-standing birth clinic.

Question 14

On average, between _____ million and ____ million sperm cells are deposited during ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A)  100; 150 
B)  200; 500 
C)  500; 750 
D)  800; 950 
A)  100; 150 
B)  200; 500 
C)  500; 750 
D)  800; 950

Question 15

All of the following are presumptive signs of pregnancy EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a missed period after unprotected intercourse. 
B)  nausea upon awakening. 
C)  a decrease in size and tenderness of breasts. 
D)  a darkening of the areolar tissue surrounding the nipples. 
A)  a missed period after unprotected intercourse. 
B)  nausea upon awakening. 
C)  a decrease in size and tenderness of breasts. 
D)  a darkening of the areolar tissue surrounding the nipples.

Question 16

Describe advantages and disadvantages of "test tube"methods of fertilization.

Accepted Answer

One advantage is the fact that fertiliza

Question 17

By the time labor reaches the transition phase, the pattern of the contractions are

Accepted Answer

A)  constant. 
B)  up to ninety seconds with 30-60 seconds between contractions. 
C)  up to sixty seconds with five minutes between contractions. 
D)  twenty seconds with about two minutes between contractions. 
A)  constant. 
B)  up to ninety seconds with 30-60 seconds between contractions. 
C)  up to sixty seconds with five minutes between contractions. 
D)  twenty seconds with about two minutes between contractions.

Question 18

What is the best way to recognize true labor pains? The

Accepted Answer

A)  pains are mild and irregular. 
B)  uterus can be felt to contract. 
C)  pelvic cavity feels heavy 
D)  pains are regular and more intense. 
A)  pains are mild and irregular. 
B)  uterus can be felt to contract. 
C)  pelvic cavity feels heavy 
D)  pains are regular and more intense.

Question 19

An episiotomy is

Accepted Answer

A)  an incision in the cervix. 
B)  a mechanical dilation of the vagina. 
C)  a surgical incision of the perineum. 
D)  an injection to blocks pain in the pelvic area. 
A)  an incision in the cervix. 
B)  a mechanical dilation of the vagina. 
C)  a surgical incision of the perineum. 
D)  an injection to blocks pain in the pelvic area.

Question 20

Adopted children currently represent which percentage of children in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  2.5 
B)  5 
C)  7.5 
D)  10 
A)  2.5 
B)  5 
C)  7.5 
D)  10

Exam 17: Becoming a Parent

An episiotomy is a surgical incision of the cervix to allow the baby to pass through more easily.

Gail's doctor says she might require a C-section at delivery time. This will involve

What is amniocentesis, and why would one have it done?

Amniocentesis is typically performed between the ____ and ______ weeks of pregnancy

The stage of labor when contractions are most intense is transition.

All of the following are reasons to breastfeed EXCEPT

In which part of the female reproductive tract is the environment hostile to sperm?

What is postpartum depression and why do some mothers experience it?

Crowning is said to occur when the baby's head clears the cervical opening.

If a fertile couple has intercourse at the time of ovulation, why is the chance of conception not 100 percent?

A substance that is capable of causing birth defects is called a teratogenic agent.

Contracting sexually transmitted illnesses such as chlamydia and/or gonorrhea have no impact on a woman's fertility.

Ninety-six percent of midwife deliveries take place in

On average, between _____ million and ____ million sperm cells are deposited during ejaculation.

All of the following are presumptive signs of pregnancy EXCEPT

Describe advantages and disadvantages of "test tube"methods of fertilization.

By the time labor reaches the transition phase, the pattern of the contractions are

What is the best way to recognize true labor pains? The

An episiotomy is

Adopted children currently represent which percentage of children in the United States?

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