Question 1

Natural childbirth and prepared childbirth are different from each other in that

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A) natural childbirth places special emphasis on the doula's role during labor. 
B) prepared childbirth places special emphasis on the doctor's role during labor. 
C) natural childbirth focuses more on medical and surgical interventions. 
D) prepared childbirth focuses more on anatomy and physiology. 
A) natural childbirth places special emphasis on the doula's role during labor. 
B) prepared childbirth places special emphasis on the doctor's role during labor. 
C) natural childbirth focuses more on medical and surgical interventions. 
D) prepared childbirth focuses more on anatomy and physiology.

Question 2

Kyle was born 34 weeks after conception and weighed about six pounds.He was a

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A) preterm baby. 
B) low birth weight infant. 
C) small for date infant. 
D) full-term infant. 
A) preterm baby. 
B) low birth weight infant. 
C) small for date infant. 
D) full-term infant.

Question 3

Katy,who is expecting her first baby,is in the 42nd week of her pregnancy.Her doctor has recommended that she be given ________ to induce uterine contractions.

Accepted Answer

A) analgesics 
B) anesthetics 
C) diuretics 
D) oxytocics 
A) analgesics 
B) anesthetics 
C) diuretics 
D) oxytocics

Question 4

Describe a few in-built mechanisms a baby has that help it withstand the birth process.

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Students' answers may vary. The baby has

Question 5

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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A) All preterm babies are also low birth weight babies. 
B) Low birth weight and preterm birth (together)are associated with higher levels of brain injury. 
C) The reasons for low birth weight are constant across developed and developing countries. 
D) No amount of remedial enrichment programs can reverse the negative outcomes of low birth weight. 
A) All preterm babies are also low birth weight babies. 
B) Low birth weight and preterm birth (together)are associated with higher levels of brain injury. 
C) The reasons for low birth weight are constant across developed and developing countries. 
D) No amount of remedial enrichment programs can reverse the negative outcomes of low birth weight.

Question 6

What are the long-term effects of low birth weight?

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Students' answers may vary. Long-term ef

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to the postpartum period?

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A) The adjustments made in the postpartum period are purely physical,like involution. 
B) The postpartum period is defined as the three-week period following childbirth. 
C) Primary caregiver experiences can result in a major loss of sleep in this period. 
D) Exercises are prohibited during the postpartum period,as the body needs rest to recover from childbirth. 
A) The adjustments made in the postpartum period are purely physical,like involution. 
B) The postpartum period is defined as the three-week period following childbirth. 
C) Primary caregiver experiences can result in a major loss of sleep in this period. 
D) Exercises are prohibited during the postpartum period,as the body needs rest to recover from childbirth.

Question 8

Keesha is very keen on staying alert and conscious throughout the delivery process,but she is experiencing a lot of pain in her upper back and neck during her labor.Her doctor suggests that the best option for her would be to receive a(n)________ to relieve her pain and retain awareness throughout the delivery.

Accepted Answer

A) oxytocic medication 
B) analgesic 
C) epidural block 
D) oral anesthetic 
A) oxytocic medication 
B) analgesic 
C) epidural block 
D) oral anesthetic

Question 9

Two increasingly used interventions to nurture preterm babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)are

Accepted Answer

A) acupuncture and waterbirth. 
B) hypnosis and music therapy. 
C) kangaroo care and massage therapy. 
D) music therapy and incubation. 
A) acupuncture and waterbirth. 
B) hypnosis and music therapy. 
C) kangaroo care and massage therapy. 
D) music therapy and incubation.

Question 10

Niam and Sarah had a preterm baby,born only 34 weeks into conception.Doctors have informed the couple that their baby has a weak heart and is receiving medications to stabilize his condition.They have also stressed the fact that because the baby was born much earlier than desirable,some of his basic functions like breathing,heart rate,and body temperature are not well regulated.In addition to medication,they are likely to recommend ________ to help in stabilizing this baby's condition.

Accepted Answer

A) the Lamaze method 
B) acupuncture 
C) kangaroo care 
D) schema therapy 
A) the Lamaze method 
B) acupuncture 
C) kangaroo care 
D) schema therapy

Question 11

Compare and contrast natural and prepared childbirth methods.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary. Similarities

Question 12

Approximately what percentage of babies were delivered by midwives in the United States in 2017?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 percent 
B) 8 percent 
C) 22 percent 
D) 30 percent 
A) 5 percent 
B) 8 percent 
C) 22 percent 
D) 30 percent

Question 13

Compare and contrast infants who have low birth weight with those who are small for date.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary. Similarities

Question 14

Which of the following is thought to help protect the baby's skin against heat loss before and during birth?

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A) sebum 
B) vernix caseosa 
C) meconium 
D) Wharton's jelly 
A) sebum 
B) vernix caseosa 
C) meconium 
D) Wharton's jelly

Question 15

Compared with physicians,certified nurse-midwives generally

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A) spend less time with women during prenatal visits. 
B) place less emphasis on counseling and education. 
C) provide more emotional support. 
D) work on high-risk pregnancies. 
A) spend less time with women during prenatal visits. 
B) place less emphasis on counseling and education. 
C) provide more emotional support. 
D) work on high-risk pregnancies.

Question 16

Describe the longest stage of the birth process.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary. The first st

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of postpartum depression?

Accepted Answer

A) Helen reported experiencing feelings of anxiety and sadness once in a while in the two weeks following the birth of her baby,after which Helen coped better with the demands of the new baby. 
B) Nancy reported that she felt low and tearful five days after the delivery of her baby boy,but she added that these feelings did not persist. 
C) Dora told her doctor that she has been feeling extremely low and helpless ever since she had her baby two months back and often feels incapable of nurturing her baby well. 
D) Wendy has been experiencing bursts of feeling low and moody but she also feels excited about nurturing her baby along with her husband. 
A) Helen reported experiencing feelings of anxiety and sadness once in a while in the two weeks following the birth of her baby,after which Helen coped better with the demands of the new baby. 
B) Nancy reported that she felt low and tearful five days after the delivery of her baby boy,but she added that these feelings did not persist. 
C) Dora told her doctor that she has been feeling extremely low and helpless ever since she had her baby two months back and often feels incapable of nurturing her baby well. 
D) Wendy has been experiencing bursts of feeling low and moody but she also feels excited about nurturing her baby along with her husband.

Question 18

What are the similarities and differences between general anesthesia and an epidural block?

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary. General anes

Question 19

After Brenda's difficult and prolonged labor,she and her husband,Phil,observed as their baby was given a test and then rapidly shifted to the neonatal intensive care unit.They were informed that the baby required urgent medical help as indicated by the Apgar Scale.The baby's total Apgar Scale score is most likely to fall in the range of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 0-3 
B) 5-7 
C) 7-8 
D) 9-10 
A) 0-3 
B) 5-7 
C) 7-8 
D) 9-10

Question 20

Abby's husband and doula are holding Abby's hands and constantly encouraging her to bear down a little harder.Abby's husband has just told her that he can already see the face of their baby and with just a little more effort,the birth process would be complete.Abby is in the ________ stage of birth.

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A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) final 
A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) final

Natural childbirth and prepared childbirth are different from each other in that

Kyle was born 34 weeks after conception and weighed about six pounds.He was a

Katy,who is expecting her first baby,is in the 42nd week of her pregnancy.Her doctor has recommended that she be given ________ to induce uterine contractions.

Describe a few in-built mechanisms a baby has that help it withstand the birth process.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

What are the long-term effects of low birth weight?

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to the postpartum period?

Two increasingly used interventions to nurture preterm babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)are

Compare and contrast natural and prepared childbirth methods.

Approximately what percentage of babies were delivered by midwives in the United States in 2017?

Compare and contrast infants who have low birth weight with those who are small for date.

Which of the following is thought to help protect the baby's skin against heat loss before and during birth?

Compared with physicians,certified nurse-midwives generally

Describe the longest stage of the birth process.

Which of the following is an example of postpartum depression?

What are the similarities and differences between general anesthesia and an epidural block?

Abby's husband and doula are holding Abby's hands and constantly encouraging her to bear down a little harder.Abby's husband has just told her that he can already see the face of their baby and with just a little more effort,the birth process would be complete.Abby is in the ________ stage of birth.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

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Exam 4: Birth

Natural childbirth and prepared childbirth are different from each other in that

Kyle was born 34 weeks after conception and weighed about six pounds.He was a

Katy,who is expecting her first baby,is in the 42nd week of her pregnancy.Her doctor has recommended that she be given ________ to induce uterine contractions.

Describe a few in-built mechanisms a baby has that help it withstand the birth process.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

What are the long-term effects of low birth weight?

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to the postpartum period?

Two increasingly used interventions to nurture preterm babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)are

Compare and contrast natural and prepared childbirth methods.

Approximately what percentage of babies were delivered by midwives in the United States in 2017?

Compare and contrast infants who have low birth weight with those who are small for date.

Which of the following is thought to help protect the baby's skin against heat loss before and during birth?

Compared with physicians,certified nurse-midwives generally

Describe the longest stage of the birth process.

Which of the following is an example of postpartum depression?

What are the similarities and differences between general anesthesia and an epidural block?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

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