Question 1

Signs of preeclampsia include elevated blood pressure and swelling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The most common cause of infertility in women is endometriosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A premature infant is one that is born before the 40th week of gestation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Describe the process of fertilization and early development,from the release of an egg from an ovary to the implantation of an embryo in the uterus.

Accepted Answer

The process of fertilization and early d

Question 5

Infants of women who smoke have an increased risk of

Accepted Answer

A) measles. 
B) neural tube defect. 
C) pneumonia. 
D) stomach cancer. 
A) measles. 
B) neural tube defect. 
C) pneumonia. 
D) stomach cancer.

Question 6

Pelvic inflammatory disease is most often the result of

Accepted Answer

A) age. 
B) urinary tract infections. 
C) sexually transmitted infections. 
D) scarring from abdominal surgery. 
A) age. 
B) urinary tract infections. 
C) sexually transmitted infections. 
D) scarring from abdominal surgery.

Question 7

Bonnie's pregnancy has been confirmed with a home pregnancy test.Bonnie should

Accepted Answer

A) establish a relationship with a health care provider so that she can receive the appropriate prenatal care. 
B) be patient and retest in two weeks because of the high incidence of false positive results with home pregnancy tests. 
C) spend the next few weeks researching obstetricians so she makes the correct decision. 
D) join a medically supervised weight-loss program to make sure she does not gain too much pregnancy weight. 
A) establish a relationship with a health care provider so that she can receive the appropriate prenatal care. 
B) be patient and retest in two weeks because of the high incidence of false positive results with home pregnancy tests. 
C) spend the next few weeks researching obstetricians so she makes the correct decision. 
D) join a medically supervised weight-loss program to make sure she does not gain too much pregnancy weight.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about low birth weight (LBW)is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Good prenatal care is the best strategy for preventing LBW. 
B) LBW is another term for prematurity. 
C) Among LBW babies,small-for-date babies have as many health-related problems as premature babies. 
D) LBW babies are likely to overeat as infants. 
A) Good prenatal care is the best strategy for preventing LBW. 
B) LBW is another term for prematurity. 
C) Among LBW babies,small-for-date babies have as many health-related problems as premature babies. 
D) LBW babies are likely to overeat as infants.

Question 9

Cell differentiation and subsequent fetal development are directed by

Accepted Answer

A) genetic instructions. 
B) the in vitro process. 
C) alpha-fetoprotein codes. 
D) chorionic gonadotropin. 
A) genetic instructions. 
B) the in vitro process. 
C) alpha-fetoprotein codes. 
D) chorionic gonadotropin.

Question 10

What is the average weight gain during a healthy pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 12.5 pounds 
B) 19.5 pounds 
C) 27.5 pounds 
D) 31.5 pounds 
A) 12.5 pounds 
B) 19.5 pounds 
C) 27.5 pounds 
D) 31.5 pounds

Question 11

The Apgar score includes evaluation of the newborn's color,heart rate,muscle tone,respiratory effort,and ability to suck.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What do researchers interested in fetal programming theory study?

Accepted Answer

A) chromosomal abnormalities 
B) conditions of the womb 
C) infectious agents 
D) viral infections 
A) chromosomal abnormalities 
B) conditions of the womb 
C) infectious agents 
D) viral infections

Question 13

Identify and describe the stages of labor,including key events that occur in each stage.

Accepted Answer

The stages of labor are divided into thr

Question 14

Which of the following statements best describes the function of the placenta?

Accepted Answer

A) The placenta connects the mother's and the baby's blood supplies. 
B) The placenta makes a two-way exchange of nutrients and waste materials between the mother and the fetus. 
C) The placenta is a barrier that protects the developing baby from all harmful substances. 
D) The placenta's only function is to carry nutrients and oxygen to the developing baby. 
A) The placenta connects the mother's and the baby's blood supplies. 
B) The placenta makes a two-way exchange of nutrients and waste materials between the mother and the fetus. 
C) The placenta is a barrier that protects the developing baby from all harmful substances. 
D) The placenta's only function is to carry nutrients and oxygen to the developing baby.

Question 15

List and discuss four factors or issues that partners should consider when deciding whether and when to become parents.

Accepted Answer

1. Financial stability: Partners should

Question 16

Ultrasonography is LEAST useful in determining

Accepted Answer

A) genetic disorders. 
B) structural abnormalities. 
C) gestational age. 
D) position of the fetus. 
A) genetic disorders. 
B) structural abnormalities. 
C) gestational age. 
D) position of the fetus.

Question 17

Amy and Keith, both in their mid-twenties, have decided to have a baby. Both are in good health and are physically active, although Keith is a smoker. Amy maintains her weight at about 125 pounds. While they know that parenting is a big responsibility, they are excited about the idea of becoming parents. The one thing that they are concerned about is the history of genetic illnesses that exists in each of their families. After 6 months of not being successful in conceiving, Amy is concerned that she may be infertile. She wants to see a fertility specialist.
-After another 4 months,Amy learns that she is 6 weeks pregnant.During her first prenatal visit,Amy can expect all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) encouragement to maintain her exercise regime. 
B) instructions to avoid alcohol,tobacco,and other drugs. 
C) information about a healthy pregnancy weight gain. 
D) the ability to hear the baby's heartbeat. 
A) encouragement to maintain her exercise regime. 
B) instructions to avoid alcohol,tobacco,and other drugs. 
C) information about a healthy pregnancy weight gain. 
D) the ability to hear the baby's heartbeat.

Question 18

Amy and Keith, both in their mid-twenties, have decided to have a baby. Both are in good health and are physically active, although Keith is a smoker. Amy maintains her weight at about 125 pounds. While they know that parenting is a big responsibility, they are excited about the idea of becoming parents. The one thing that they are concerned about is the history of genetic illnesses that exists in each of their families. After 6 months of not being successful in conceiving, Amy is concerned that she may be infertile. She wants to see a fertility specialist.
-Because of Amy's and Keith's concerns about genetic illnesses,they should make plans to have

Accepted Answer

A) a sonogram at about 16 weeks' gestation. 
B) a quadruple marker screening prior to 12 weeks' gestation. 
C) chorionic villi sampling at about 10 weeks' gestation. 
D) an amniocentesis at about 10 weeks' gestation. 
A) a sonogram at about 16 weeks' gestation. 
B) a quadruple marker screening prior to 12 weeks' gestation. 
C) chorionic villi sampling at about 10 weeks' gestation. 
D) an amniocentesis at about 10 weeks' gestation.

Question 19

Fertility drugs can help a woman ovulate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the concept of preconception care,and briefly describe five questions,tests,or treatments that a woman may encounter during preconception care.

Accepted Answer

Preconception care refers to the medical

Exam 8: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Signs of preeclampsia include elevated blood pressure and swelling.

The most common cause of infertility in women is endometriosis.

A premature infant is one that is born before the 40th week of gestation.

Describe the process of fertilization and early development,from the release of an egg from an ovary to the implantation of an embryo in the uterus.

Infants of women who smoke have an increased risk of

Pelvic inflammatory disease is most often the result of

Bonnie's pregnancy has been confirmed with a home pregnancy test.Bonnie should

Which of the following statements about low birth weight (LBW)is TRUE?

Cell differentiation and subsequent fetal development are directed by

What is the average weight gain during a healthy pregnancy?

The Apgar score includes evaluation of the newborn's color,heart rate,muscle tone,respiratory effort,and ability to suck.

What do researchers interested in fetal programming theory study?

Identify and describe the stages of labor,including key events that occur in each stage.

Which of the following statements best describes the function of the placenta?

List and discuss four factors or issues that partners should consider when deciding whether and when to become parents.

Ultrasonography is LEAST useful in determining

Fertility drugs can help a woman ovulate.

Explain the concept of preconception care,and briefly describe five questions,tests,or treatments that a woman may encounter during preconception care.

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Stress: The Constant Challenge

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Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol Misuse and Alcoholism

Tobacco Use

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

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Cancer

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Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Aging: A Vital Process

Dying and Death

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A premature infant is one that is born before the 40^th week of gestation.