Question 1

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 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

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 4

Pelvic inflammatory disease is most often the result of

Accepted Answer

A) age. 
B) urinary tract infections. 
C) sexually transmitted infections. 
D) scarring from abdominal surgery. 
A) age. 
B) urinary tract infections. 
C) sexually transmitted infections. 
D) scarring from abdominal surgery.

Question 5

After another four months,Amy learns that she is six weeks pregnant.During her first prenatal visit,Amy can expect all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) encouragement to maintain her exercise regime. 
B) instructions to avoid alcohol,tobacco,and other drugs. 
C) to undergo a blood test. 
D) the ability to hear the baby's heartbeat. 
A) encouragement to maintain her exercise regime. 
B) instructions to avoid alcohol,tobacco,and other drugs. 
C) to undergo a blood test. 
D) the ability to hear the baby's heartbeat.

Question 6

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.

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

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

An amniocentesis

Pelvic inflammatory disease is most often the result of

After another four months,Amy learns that she is six weeks pregnant.During her first prenatal visit,Amy can expect all of the following EXCEPT

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 Use and Addiction

Alcohol: the Most Popular Drug

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

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

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

An amniocentesis

Pelvic inflammatory disease is most often the result of

After another four months,Amy learns that she is six weeks pregnant.During her first prenatal visit,Amy can expect all of the following EXCEPT

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 Use and Addiction

Alcohol: the Most Popular Drug

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

Filters