Exam 8: Pregnancy and Childbirth

HIV transmission to the fetus can occur only if both the mother and father are HIV positive.

The cell that is created from the fertilization of an ovum with a sperm is called a(n)

The major body structures and organ systems form during

Women should be vaccinated against which of the following before becoming pregnant?

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. -What information is Amy likely to receive when she asks her gynecologist to refer her to a fertility specialist?

Unusual facial features,a small head,and heart defects are characteristic of babies born to mothers who

What does the QMS measure?

________________ is a natural process that begins with the fertilization of an egg by a sperm.

The chorionic villi form the umbilical cord.

Neonatal blindness is caused most often by which of the following sexually transmitted infections?

Most types of birth defects occur during the

The process that results in fertilization of an ovum in a laboratory dish is called

Which one of the following is the most common recommendation regarding exercise during pregnancy?

Preeclampsia can be life-threatening for both the pregnant woman and her fetus.

For which of the following conditions are African Americans at greater than average risk?

Which of the following is NOT an early sign of pregnancy?

Identical twins

A sonogram may detect the presence of a structural abnormality.

A common treatment approach for infertility resulting from a low sperm count is

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. -What action can Amy or Keith take to increase their chances of conceiving?