Question 1

The quadruple marker screen (QMS)is used to detect

Accepted Answer

A) fetal anomalies. 
B) gender. 
C) gestational age. 
D) fetal position. 
A) fetal anomalies. 
B) gender. 
C) gestational age. 
D) fetal position.

Question 2

Food safety is of special concern to pregnant women because foodborne pathogens can be passed to the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To reduce the risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS),parents should

Accepted Answer

A) put babies to sleep on fluffy bedding. 
B) put babies to sleep on their backs. 
C) keep the baby's room warmer than the rest of the house. 
D) give the baby a plush toy to reduce nighttime stress. 
A) put babies to sleep on fluffy bedding. 
B) put babies to sleep on their backs. 
C) keep the baby's room warmer than the rest of the house. 
D) give the baby a plush toy to reduce nighttime stress.

Question 4

Cigarette use during pregnancy is likely to result in a baby

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A) with low birth weight. 
B) with mental impairment. 
C) born with anemia. 
D) born with cancer. 
A) with low birth weight. 
B) with mental impairment. 
C) born with anemia. 
D) born with cancer.

Question 5

The greatest degree of physical stress associated with pregnancy occurs

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A) during the first trimester. 
B) during the second trimester. 
C) during the third trimester. 
D) at different times depending on the age of the mother. 
A) during the first trimester. 
B) during the second trimester. 
C) during the third trimester. 
D) at different times depending on the age of the mother.

Question 6

Alice delivered a set of fraternal twins.Which of the following statements about them is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) They will be exactly alike in terms of their genetic code. 
B) They came from an ovum that was fertilized by two sperm. 
C) They resulted from two ova,each fertilized by a separate sperm. 
D) They came from two ova fertilized by a single sperm. 
A) They will be exactly alike in terms of their genetic code. 
B) They came from an ovum that was fertilized by two sperm. 
C) They resulted from two ova,each fertilized by a separate sperm. 
D) They came from two ova fertilized by a single sperm.

Question 7

A low-birth-weight baby is one that weighs less than 5.5 pounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe at least three of the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

1. Missed period: One of the most common

Question 9

The outer shell of the conglomerate of cells that embeds in the uterus becomes the

Accepted Answer

A) placenta,umbilical cord,and amniotic sac. 
B) embryo. 
C) heart,brain,and spinal cord. 
D) genitals. 
A) placenta,umbilical cord,and amniotic sac. 
B) embryo. 
C) heart,brain,and spinal cord. 
D) genitals.

Question 10

Women under what age have a higher incidence of problems that can affect the health of both mother and baby?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 years old 
B) 20 years old 
C) 18 years old 
D) 15 years old 
A) 25 years old 
B) 20 years old 
C) 18 years old 
D) 15 years old

Question 11

Having mumps in early childhood can result in male sterility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Hegar's sign is

Accepted Answer

A) a bluish discoloration of the cervix. 
B) the softening of the uterus near the cervix. 
C) a home pregnancy test. 
D) the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin. 
A) a bluish discoloration of the cervix. 
B) the softening of the uterus near the cervix. 
C) a home pregnancy test. 
D) the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin.

The quadruple marker screen (QMS)is used to detect

Food safety is of special concern to pregnant women because foodborne pathogens can be passed to the fetus.

To reduce the risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS),parents should

Cigarette use during pregnancy is likely to result in a baby

The greatest degree of physical stress associated with pregnancy occurs

Alice delivered a set of fraternal twins.Which of the following statements about them is TRUE?

A low-birth-weight baby is one that weighs less than 5.5 pounds.

Describe at least three of the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy.

The outer shell of the conglomerate of cells that embeds in the uterus becomes the

Women under what age have a higher incidence of problems that can affect the health of both mother and baby?

Having mumps in early childhood can result in male sterility.

Hegar's sign is

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

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

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Aging: A Vital Process

Dying and Death

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Exam 8: Pregnancy and Childbirth

The quadruple marker screen (QMS)is used to detect

Food safety is of special concern to pregnant women because foodborne pathogens can be passed to the fetus.

To reduce the risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS),parents should

Cigarette use during pregnancy is likely to result in a baby

The greatest degree of physical stress associated with pregnancy occurs

Alice delivered a set of fraternal twins.Which of the following statements about them is TRUE?

A low-birth-weight baby is one that weighs less than 5.5 pounds.

Describe at least three of the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy.

The outer shell of the conglomerate of cells that embeds in the uterus becomes the

Women under what age have a higher incidence of problems that can affect the health of both mother and baby?

Having mumps in early childhood can result in male sterility.

Hegar's sign is

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

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

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Aging: A Vital Process

Dying and Death

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