Question 1

One of the leading causes of female infertility in young women is

Accepted Answer

A) hyperthermia from hot tub use. 
B) thyroid disease. 
C) blocked fallopian tubes. 
D) endometriosis. 
A) hyperthermia from hot tub use. 
B) thyroid disease. 
C) blocked fallopian tubes. 
D) endometriosis.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a usual characteristic of postpartum "baby blues"?

Accepted Answer

A) sleep disorders 
B) periods of sadness and/or weeping 
C) feelings of anxiety 
D) prolonged despondency 
A) sleep disorders 
B) periods of sadness and/or weeping 
C) feelings of anxiety 
D) prolonged despondency

Question 3

The hormone found only in pregnant women that,when detected,confirms pregnancy is

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen. 
B) unconjugated estriol. 
C) prostaglandin. 
D) human chorionic gonadotropin. 
A) estrogen. 
B) unconjugated estriol. 
C) prostaglandin. 
D) human chorionic gonadotropin.

Question 4

The blastocyst becomes an embryo about ________ days after fertilization.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 7 
C) 14 
D) 42 
A) 2 
B) 7 
C) 14 
D) 42

Question 5

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.
-Amy is at the end of her ninth month of pregnancy.The fetus has settled head down into Amy's pelvic bones,and she has experienced Braxton Hicks contractions.What will indicate the start of the birth process?

Accepted Answer

A) The amniotic sac will rupture. 
B) The baby's head will move into the birth canal. 
C) Amy's cervix will be fully dilated. 
D) Amy will feel strong,rhythmic uterine contractions. 
A) The amniotic sac will rupture. 
B) The baby's head will move into the birth canal. 
C) Amy's cervix will be fully dilated. 
D) Amy will feel strong,rhythmic uterine contractions.

Question 6

An amniocentesis

Accepted Answer

A) cannot be performed during the second trimester. 
B) is done primarily to collect genetic information. 
C) cannot determine sex identification. 
D) carries a very high risk for complications. 
A) cannot be performed during the second trimester. 
B) is done primarily to collect genetic information. 
C) cannot determine sex identification. 
D) carries a very high risk for complications.

Question 7

Freezing embryos is common in assisted reproduction technology because multiple eggs are usually harvested and fertilized during IVF.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To decrease the risk of neural tube defects,women who are capable of becoming pregnant are urged to consume at least 400 micrograms daily of

Accepted Answer

A) folic acid. 
B) vitamin C. 
C) calcium. 
D) iron. 
A) folic acid. 
B) vitamin C. 
C) calcium. 
D) iron.

Question 9

Stress during pregnancy can lead to increased maternal levels of ______,which may affect the infant's system for regulating blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) progesterone 
B) estrogen 
C) testosterone 
D) cortisol 
A) progesterone 
B) estrogen 
C) testosterone 
D) cortisol

Question 10

Braxton Hicks contractions and lightening occur during

Accepted Answer

A) the first trimester. 
B) the second trimester. 
C) the third trimester. 
D) labor. 
A) the first trimester. 
B) the second trimester. 
C) the third trimester. 
D) labor.

Question 11

Which of the following statements best describes what occurs AFTER the end of the second month of prenatal development?

Accepted Answer

A) The major body structures are formed. 
B) The cells are being differentiated into specific body parts. 
C) The major body structures undergo growth and refinement. 
D) The fetus is most at risk for developing birth defects. 
A) The major body structures are formed. 
B) The cells are being differentiated into specific body parts. 
C) The major body structures undergo growth and refinement. 
D) The fetus is most at risk for developing birth defects.

Question 12

Women who become pregnant over the age of 35 have an increased risk of having babies with

Accepted Answer

A) Down syndrome. 
B) cystic fibrosis. 
C) Tay-Sachs syndrome. 
D) spina bifida. 
A) Down syndrome. 
B) cystic fibrosis. 
C) Tay-Sachs syndrome. 
D) spina bifida.

Question 13

The earliest point in pregnancy in which a fetus might survive outside of the uterus is the

Accepted Answer

A) end of the third trimester. 
B) end of the second trimester. 
C) beginning of the second trimester. 
D) middle of the third trimester. 
A) end of the third trimester. 
B) end of the second trimester. 
C) beginning of the second trimester. 
D) middle of the third trimester.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a reason to undertake prenatal exercise and childbirth classes?

Accepted Answer

A) increased ability to relax during labor 
B) decreased fear about labor and delivery 
C) minimized weight gain 
D) improved muscle tone 
A) increased ability to relax during labor 
B) decreased fear about labor and delivery 
C) minimized weight gain 
D) improved muscle tone

Question 15

Which ethnic group is known to be at risk of developing Tay-Sachs disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Russians 
B) Eastern European Jews 
C) Italians 
D) West Africans 
A) Russians 
B) Eastern European Jews 
C) Italians 
D) West Africans

Question 16

If an egg is not fertilized,it will last about

Accepted Answer

A) 12 hours. 
B) 24 hours. 
C) 32 hours. 
D) 48 hours. 
A) 12 hours. 
B) 24 hours. 
C) 32 hours. 
D) 48 hours.

Question 17

Which of the following should be assessed during preconception care?

Accepted Answer

A) family history of genetic disorders 
B) problems with prior pregnancies 
C) nutrition and diet 
D) all of these 
A) family history of genetic disorders 
B) problems with prior pregnancies 
C) nutrition and diet 
D) all of these

Question 18

Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling are used to detect chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The third stage of labor is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) intense uterine contractions. 
B) movement of the baby's head into the birth canal. 
C) rupture of the amniotic saC. 
D) delivery of the placenta. 
A) intense uterine contractions. 
B) movement of the baby's head into the birth canal. 
C) rupture of the amniotic saC. 
D) delivery of the placenta.

Question 20

The stage of development between implantation through about the 8th week after conception is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) zygote. 
B) embryo. 
C) fetus. 
D) neonate. 
A) zygote. 
B) embryo. 
C) fetus. 
D) neonate.

Exam 8: Pregnancy and Childbirth

One of the leading causes of female infertility in young women is

Which of the following is NOT a usual characteristic of postpartum "baby blues"?

The hormone found only in pregnant women that,when detected,confirms pregnancy is

The blastocyst becomes an embryo about ________ days after fertilization.

An amniocentesis

Freezing embryos is common in assisted reproduction technology because multiple eggs are usually harvested and fertilized during IVF.

To decrease the risk of neural tube defects,women who are capable of becoming pregnant are urged to consume at least 400 micrograms daily of

Stress during pregnancy can lead to increased maternal levels of ______,which may affect the infant's system for regulating blood pressure.

Braxton Hicks contractions and lightening occur during

Which of the following statements best describes what occurs AFTER the end of the second month of prenatal development?

Women who become pregnant over the age of 35 have an increased risk of having babies with

The earliest point in pregnancy in which a fetus might survive outside of the uterus is the

Which of the following is NOT a reason to undertake prenatal exercise and childbirth classes?

Which ethnic group is known to be at risk of developing Tay-Sachs disease?

If an egg is not fertilized,it will last about

Which of the following should be assessed during preconception care?

Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling are used to detect chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus.

The third stage of labor is characterized by

The stage of development between implantation through about the 8th week after conception is known as a(n)

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