Question 1

List and discuss four factors or issues that you and your partner should consider when deciding whether and when to become parents.

Accepted Answer

1. Financial stability: One of the most

Question 2

Most experts automatically classify a pregnancy as "high-risk" if the mother is over age 30.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is fetal programming studying?

Accepted Answer

A) chromosomal abnormalities 
B) conditions of the womb 
C) infectious agents 
D) viral infections 
A) chromosomal abnormalities 
B) conditions of the womb 
C) infectious agents 
D) viral infections

Question 4

A sonogram may detect the presence of a structural abnormality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The United States has one of the lowest infant mortality rates among developed countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe what preeclampsia and eclampsia are,the signs and symptoms of these diseases,and how they can be treated.

Accepted Answer

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) surrogate motherhood. 
B) artificial (intrauterine)insemination. 
C) advice to have intercourse only once a month to build up sperm stores. 
D) fertility drug therapy. 
A) surrogate motherhood. 
B) artificial (intrauterine)insemination. 
C) advice to have intercourse only once a month to build up sperm stores. 
D) fertility drug therapy.

Question 8

Stress during pregnancy can lead to increased maternal levels of

Accepted Answer

A) progesterone. 
B) estrogen. 
C) testosterone. 
D) cortisol. 
A) progesterone. 
B) estrogen. 
C) testosterone. 
D) cortisol.

Question 9

The inner cells of the blastocyst separate into three layers.These three layers become the

Accepted Answer

A) placenta. 
B) embryo. 
C) amniotic sac. 
D) umbilical cord. 
A) placenta. 
B) embryo. 
C) amniotic sac. 
D) umbilical cord.

Question 10

Strong and frequent uterine contractions are characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A) transition. 
B) second stage of labor. 
C) crowning. 
D) engagement. 
A) transition. 
B) second stage of labor. 
C) crowning. 
D) engagement.

Question 11

Tay-Sachs disease is known to affect which ethnic group the greatest?

Accepted Answer

A) Northern Russian 
B) Eastern European with Jewish ancestry 
C) Mediterranean heritage 
D) Spanish heritage 
A) Northern Russian 
B) Eastern European with Jewish ancestry 
C) Mediterranean heritage 
D) Spanish heritage

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Apgar score 5 minutes after birth that indicates a newborn baby is doing well is

Accepted Answer

A) 4-6. 
B) 7-10. 
C) 12-14. 
D) 16-19. 
A) 4-6. 
B) 7-10. 
C) 12-14. 
D) 16-19.

Question 15

Emily is 30 years old and concerned about the possibility of infertility if she continues to postpone pregnancy.Most physicians would advise her to

Accepted Answer

A) have a fertility workup. 
B) begin her family before she reaches age 35. 
C) not be unduly concerned because menopause is unlikely to begin for at least 12 more years. 
D) avoid pregnancy because of her age. 
A) have a fertility workup. 
B) begin her family before she reaches age 35. 
C) not be unduly concerned because menopause is unlikely to begin for at least 12 more years. 
D) avoid pregnancy because of her age.

Question 16

Situation
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.
-Amy is at the end of her ninth month of pregnancy.The fetus has settled head down into Amy's pelvic bones,and she has experienced Braxton Hicks contractions.What will indicate the start of the birth process?

Accepted Answer

A) Amy will experience transition. 
B) The baby's head will move into the birth canal. 
C) Amy's cervix will be fully dilated. 
D) Amy will feel strong,rhythmic uterine contractions. 
A) Amy will experience transition. 
B) The baby's head will move into the birth canal. 
C) Amy's cervix will be fully dilated. 
D) Amy will feel strong,rhythmic uterine contractions.

Question 17

The entire set of genetic instructions can be found in every normal cell of the human body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Most types of birth defects occur during the

Accepted Answer

A) second trimester. 
B) third trimester. 
C) first trimester. 
D) 12th through the 24th week of pregnancy. 
A) second trimester. 
B) third trimester. 
C) first trimester. 
D) 12th through the 24th week of pregnancy.

Question 19

Cell differentiation and subsequent fetal development are directed by

Accepted Answer

A) genetic instructions. 
B) the in vitro process. 
C) alpha-fetoprotein codes. 
D) chorionic gonadotropin. 
A) genetic instructions. 
B) the in vitro process. 
C) alpha-fetoprotein codes. 
D) chorionic gonadotropin.

Question 20

Ultrasonography can be used to determine fetal gestational age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Pregnancy and Childbirth

List and discuss four factors or issues that you and your partner should consider when deciding whether and when to become parents.

Most experts automatically classify a pregnancy as "high-risk" if the mother is over age 30.

What is fetal programming studying?

A sonogram may detect the presence of a structural abnormality.

The United States has one of the lowest infant mortality rates among developed countries.

Describe what preeclampsia and eclampsia are,the signs and symptoms of these diseases,and how they can be treated.

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

Stress during pregnancy can lead to increased maternal levels of

The inner cells of the blastocyst separate into three layers.These three layers become the

Strong and frequent uterine contractions are characteristic of

Tay-Sachs disease is known to affect which ethnic group the greatest?

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

The Apgar score 5 minutes after birth that indicates a newborn baby is doing well is

Emily is 30 years old and concerned about the possibility of infertility if she continues to postpone pregnancy.Most physicians would advise her to

The entire set of genetic instructions can be found in every normal cell of the human body.

Most types of birth defects occur during the

Cell differentiation and subsequent fetal development are directed by

Ultrasonography can be used to determine fetal gestational age.

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