Exam 8: Pregnancy and Childbirth

A mother is capable of passing the HIV virus to a newborn through breastfeeding.

The process of fertilizing an ovum outside of the body in a laboratory dish is called

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

Which of the following should be assessed during preconception care?

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

Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for male infertility?

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

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

A woman who planned her pregnancy is unlikely to experience feelings of being unattractive.

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

Four weeks after a woman misses her menstrual period,she would be considered to be about _______________ weeks pregnant.

The most common cause of infertility in women is endometriosis.

Preeclampsia can cause liver and kidney damage to the pregnant mother and be life-threatening to the fetus.

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

The duration of pregnancy and "due date" are calculated from the time of fertilization because that date can be accurately determined.

_______________ exercises are recommended for pregnant women to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.

A sonogram may detect the presence of a structural abnormality.

Braxton Hicks contractions and lightening occur during

The greatest degree of physical stress associated with pregnancy occurs

The Apgar score includes evaluation of the newborn's color,heart rate,muscle tone,respiration,and reflexes.