Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes what occurs AFTER the end of the second month of prenatal development?

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A)  The major body structures are formed.
B)  The cells are being differentiated into specific body parts.
C)  The major body structures undergo growth and refinement.
D)  The fetus is most at risk for developing birth defects.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The stage of development between implantation through about the 8th week after conception is known as a(n)

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A)  zygote.
B)  embryo.
C)  fetus.
D)  neonate.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following should be assessed during preconception care?

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A)  family history of genetic disorders
B)  problems with prior pregnancies
C)  nutrition and diet
D)  all of theseE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling are used to detect chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the leading causes of female infertility in young women is

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A)  hyperthermia from hot tub use.
B)  thyroid disease.
C)  blocked fallopian tubes.
D)  endometriosis.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Freezing embryos is common in assisted reproduction technology because multiple eggs are usually harvested and fertilized during IVF.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Women who become pregnant over the age of 35 have an increased risk of having babies with

Accepted Answer

A)  Down syndrome.
B)  cystic fibrosis.
C)  Tay-Sachs syndrome.
D)  spina bifida.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

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.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

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)  The amniotic sac will rupture.
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.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a usual characteristic of postpartum "baby blues"?

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep disorders
B)  periods of sadness and/or weeping
C)  feelings of anxiety
D)  prolonged despondencyE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The blastocyst becomes an embryo about ________ days after fertilization.

Accepted Answer

A)  2
B)  7
C)  14
D)  42E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

If an egg is not fertilized,it will last about

Accepted Answer

A)  12 hours.
B)  24 hours.
C)  32 hours.
D)  48 hours.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a reason to undertake prenatal exercise and childbirth classes?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased ability to relax during labor
B)  decreased fear about labor and delivery
C)  minimized weight gain
D)  improved muscle toneE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

The hormone found only in pregnant women that,when detected,confirms pregnancy is

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen.
B)  unconjugated estriol.
C)  prostaglandin.
D)  human chorionic gonadotropin.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

Braxton Hicks contractions and lightening occur during

Accepted Answer

A)  the first trimester.
B)  the second trimester.
C)  the third trimester.
D)  labor.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Russians
B)  Eastern European Jews
C)  Italians
D)  West AfricansE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The earliest point in pregnancy in which a fetus might 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.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

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)  cortisolE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

The third stage of labor is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  intense uterine contractions.
B)  movement of the baby's head into the birth canal.
C)  rupture of the amniotic saC.
D)  delivery of the placenta.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

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.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 8: Pregnancy and Childbirth

The blastocyst becomes an embryo about ________ days after fertilization.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason to undertake prenatal exercise and childbirth classes?

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Which of the following should be assessed during preconception care?

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Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling are used to detect chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus.

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One of the leading causes of female infertility in young women is

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

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The hormone found only in pregnant women that,when detected,confirms pregnancy is

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Women who become pregnant over the age of 35 have an increased risk of having babies with

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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

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The earliest point in pregnancy in which a fetus might survive outside of the uterus is the

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If an egg is not fertilized,it will last about

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The stage of development between implantation through about the 8^th week after conception is known as a(n)

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An amniocentesis

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Which of the following is NOT a usual characteristic of postpartum "baby blues"?

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Which of the following statements best describes what occurs AFTER the end of the second month of prenatal development?

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Freezing embryos is common in assisted reproduction technology because multiple eggs are usually harvested and fertilized during IVF.

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

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The third stage of labor is characterized by

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Braxton Hicks contractions and lightening occur during

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Exam 8: Pregnancy and Childbirth

The blastocyst becomes an embryo about ________ days after fertilization.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason to undertake prenatal exercise and childbirth classes?

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Which of the following should be assessed during preconception care?

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Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling are used to detect chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus.

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One of the leading causes of female infertility in young women is

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

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The hormone found only in pregnant women that,when detected,confirms pregnancy is

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Women who become pregnant over the age of 35 have an increased risk of having babies with

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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

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The earliest point in pregnancy in which a fetus might survive outside of the uterus is the

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If an egg is not fertilized,it will last about

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The stage of development between implantation through about the 8th week after conception is known as a(n)

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An amniocentesis

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Which of the following is NOT a usual characteristic of postpartum "baby blues"?

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Which of the following statements best describes what occurs AFTER the end of the second month of prenatal development?

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Freezing embryos is common in assisted reproduction technology because multiple eggs are usually harvested and fertilized during IVF.

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

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The third stage of labor is characterized by

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