Question 1

Having mumps in early childhood can result in male sterility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The settling of the fetus deeper into the pelvic cavity

Accepted Answer

A) occurs at the end of the first trimester. 
B) is known as lightening. 
C) is known as quickening. 
D) indicates delivery within 24 hours. 
A) occurs at the end of the first trimester. 
B) is known as lightening. 
C) is known as quickening. 
D) indicates delivery within 24 hours.

Question 3

Which one of the following is the most common recommendation regarding exercise during pregnancy for a woman who was physically active before the pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Stop all exercises except for water sports like swimming. 
B) Continue a moderate exercise program. 
C) Stop exercising. 
D) Increase the intensity of exercise. 
A) Stop all exercises except for water sports like swimming. 
B) Continue a moderate exercise program. 
C) Stop exercising. 
D) Increase the intensity of exercise.

Question 4

Teratogen is the term that refers to any

Accepted Answer

A) abnormality of the fetus. 
B) defect in the placenta. 
C) nutrient required for normal development. 
D) agent or influence that can cause birth defects. 
A) abnormality of the fetus. 
B) defect in the placenta. 
C) nutrient required for normal development. 
D) agent or influence that can cause birth defects.

Question 5

An expectant mother's nutritional status is an important factor in the health of the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

The cluster of cells that implants in the uterus and lays the foundation for the development of the placenta and the eventual development of the fetus is the

Accepted Answer

A) ovum. 
B) zygote. 
C) germ cell. 
D) blastocyst. 
A) ovum. 
B) zygote. 
C) germ cell. 
D) blastocyst.

Question 10

Male infertility is the root cause of what percentage of all infertile couples?

Accepted Answer

A) 11 percent 
B) 26 percent 
C) 38 percent 
D) 50 percent 
A) 11 percent 
B) 26 percent 
C) 38 percent 
D) 50 percent

Question 11

Fertility drugs can help a woman ovulate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An advantage of amniocentesis,when compared to chorionic villus sampling,is that it can be performed in the first trimester,which allows for earlier intervention if a defect is detected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a benefit associated with breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

A) Breastfeeding contributes to postpregnancy weight loss. 
B) Breastfeeding can enhance the emotional attachment between mother and infant. 
C) Breastfeeding is a reliable form of birth control as long as breastfeeding continues. 
D) Breast milk is more suited to the nutritional needs of the infant and more easily digested when compared to formula. 
A) Breastfeeding contributes to postpregnancy weight loss. 
B) Breastfeeding can enhance the emotional attachment between mother and infant. 
C) Breastfeeding is a reliable form of birth control as long as breastfeeding continues. 
D) Breast milk is more suited to the nutritional needs of the infant and more easily digested when compared to formula.

Question 14

The major body structures and organ systems form during

Accepted Answer

A) the first trimester. 
B) the second trimester. 
C) the third trimester. 
D) the entire course of the pregnancy. 
A) the first trimester. 
B) the second trimester. 
C) the third trimester. 
D) the entire course of the pregnancy.

Question 15

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

Question 16

The earliest point in pregnancy in which a fetus is likely to be able to 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 17

The blastocyst becomes an embryo by about _______________ days after fertilization.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

People from which of the following ethnic groups have a heightened risk of developing hemochromatosis (iron overload)?

Accepted Answer

A) African 
B) Asian 
C) Irish 
D) Moroccan 
A) African 
B) Asian 
C) Irish 
D) Moroccan

Exam 8: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Having mumps in early childhood can result in male sterility.

The settling of the fetus deeper into the pelvic cavity

Which one of the following is the most common recommendation regarding exercise during pregnancy for a woman who was physically active before the pregnancy?

Teratogen is the term that refers to any

An expectant mother's nutritional status is an important factor in the health of the fetus.

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

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

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.

The cluster of cells that implants in the uterus and lays the foundation for the development of the placenta and the eventual development of the fetus is the

Male infertility is the root cause of what percentage of all infertile couples?

Fertility drugs can help a woman ovulate.

An advantage of amniocentesis,when compared to chorionic villus sampling,is that it can be performed in the first trimester,which allows for earlier intervention if a defect is detected.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit associated with breastfeeding?

The major body structures and organ systems form during

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

The earliest point in pregnancy in which a fetus is likely to be able to survive outside of the uterus is the

The blastocyst becomes an embryo by about _______________ days after fertilization.

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

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

People from which of the following ethnic groups have a heightened risk of developing hemochromatosis (iron overload)?

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