Question 1

Which of the following is the Apgar Scale especially good at determining?

Accepted Answer

A)   The severity of limb deformities of the newborn
B)   Identifying the newborn's susceptibility to common postnatal complications
C)   The newborn's ability to respond to stress of delivery
D)   The newborn's lactose toleranceE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following maternal diseases is likely to be transmitted to the infant through breast-feeding?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rubella
B)   Syphilis
C)   Genital herpes
D)   AIDSE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Naveen is entering the third stage of childbirth,also known as the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)   postpartum
B)   umbilical procedure
C)   afterbirth
D)   detachmentE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Before the delivery of her baby,Karen experiences several traumatic life changes.She separates from her husband,discovers that her mother is seriously ill,and begins a more stressful job.Will Karen's baby be significantly affected by all the stress in Karen's life?

Accepted Answer

A)   Yes,the baby will develop good coping skills.
B)   No,fetuses are not significantly affected by the mother's emotional stress.
C)   No,any effects on the fetus will be temporary and will not produce lasting problems.
D)   Yes,the baby will be at risk for ADHD and language delays.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following substances is a large molecule that would NOT be able to pass through the placental wall?

Accepted Answer

A)   Salt
B)   Water
C)   Hormones
D)   Carbon dioxideE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Uma has just given birth.Assuming that the baby is perfectly average,and was born in the U.S.,he is most likely to weigh _____ pounds,and would be approximately _____ inches long.

Accepted Answer

A)   7½ pounds; 20 inches
B)   6½ pounds; 18 inches
C)   5½ pounds; 15 inches
D)   8½ pounds; 22 inchesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

At the peak of neurogenesis,it is estimated that as many as _____ neurons are being generated every minute.

Accepted Answer

A)   500
B)   3,000
C)   10,000
D)   200,000E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Priscilla just found out she is pregnant,and her doctor prescribed her a B-complex vitamin that promotes normal prenatal development and reduces the risk of preterm deliveries.Which of the following is the vitamin prescribed by Priscilla's doctor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thiamine
B)   Riboflavin
C)   Pantothenic acid
D)   Folic acidE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The middle layer of the embryo is called the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   mesoderm
B)   cytoderm
C)   endoderm
D)   ectodermE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

_____ replaces traditional 15-minute physician visits with 90-minute peer group support settings and self-examination led by a physician or certified nurse-midwife.

Accepted Answer

A)   Centering Pregnancy
B)   The use of doulas
C)   The use of professional midwives
D)   Nurse Family PartnershipE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The _____ is the outer layer of cells of the blastocyst that later provides nutrition and support for the embryo.

Accepted Answer

A)   ectoderm
B)   perineum
C)   cytocyst
D)   trophoblastE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The second stage of childbirth begins with the _____ and ends with the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   emergence of the child's head; delivery of the placenta
B)   opening of the cervix; delivery of the child out of the mother
C)   emergence of the child's head; delivery of the child out of the mother
D)   opening of the cervix; delivery of the placentaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is true about the effects of cocaine use by pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cocaine exposure during prenatal development is associated with increased birth weight.
B)   Prenatal cocaine exposure has been linked to higher arousal.
C)   Cocaine exposure during prenatal development is associated with reduced length and head circumference.
D)   Children born to cocaine users exhibit higher quality of reflexes at 1 month of age.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The outermost layer of the embryo is called the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   mesoderm
B)   cytoderm
C)   endoderm
D)   ectodermE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is a conclusion drawn by the current proponents of prepared childbirth methods?

Accepted Answer

A)   Midwifery is the most important support required during pregnancy and childbirth.
B)   When information and support are provided,women know how to give birth.
C)   Medication should be totally avoided during pregnancy.
D)   Natural childbirth methods are superior to aided methods or cesarean sections.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

When the _____ is delivered,estrogen and progesterone levels drop steeply and remain low until the ovaries start producing hormones again.

Accepted Answer

A)   baby
B)   placenta
C)   embryo
D)   blastocystE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Giovanna was found to be Rh incompatible with her first child.To prevent her body from producing antibodies that will attack any future Rh-incompatible fetuses,her doctor gave her:

Accepted Answer

A)   Rohypnol.
B)   RhoGAM.
C)   hemoglobin.
D)   RhSYS.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true about the impact of teratogens?

Accepted Answer

A)   Very few fetuses are exposed to teratogens,so it is easy to determine which teratogen causes which defect.
B)   Fetuses are safe from the effects of teratogens during the first trimester.
C)   Teratogens cause anatomical defects only after organogenesis is complete.
D)   Exposure to teratogens does more damage when it occurs at some points in development than at others.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Rachel is in the first period of prenatal development.This scenario indicates the _____ of prenatal development.

Accepted Answer

A)   fetal period
B)   embryonic period
C)   implantation period
D)   germinal periodE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Tadi lives in a community where women generally keep both preterm and postterm babies close for skin to skin contact.This is called _____ in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 3: Prenatal Development and Birth

Giovanna was found to be Rh incompatible with her first child.To prevent her body from producing antibodies that will attack any future Rh-incompatible fetuses,her doctor gave her:

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When the _____ is delivered,estrogen and progesterone levels drop steeply and remain low until the ovaries start producing hormones again.

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Priscilla just found out she is pregnant,and her doctor prescribed her a B-complex vitamin that promotes normal prenatal development and reduces the risk of preterm deliveries.Which of the following is the vitamin prescribed by Priscilla's doctor?

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Which of the following is the Apgar Scale especially good at determining?

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_____ replaces traditional 15-minute physician visits with 90-minute peer group support settings and self-examination led by a physician or certified nurse-midwife.

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The _____ is the outer layer of cells of the blastocyst that later provides nutrition and support for the embryo.

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Which of the following statements is true about the impact of teratogens?

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Which of the following is true about the effects of cocaine use by pregnant women?

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Naveen is entering the third stage of childbirth,also known as the _____ stage.

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The outermost layer of the embryo is called the _____.

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Uma has just given birth.Assuming that the baby is perfectly average,and was born in the U.S.,he is most likely to weigh _____ pounds,and would be approximately _____ inches long.

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Which of the following maternal diseases is likely to be transmitted to the infant through breast-feeding?

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Before the delivery of her baby,Karen experiences several traumatic life changes.She separates from her husband,discovers that her mother is seriously ill,and begins a more stressful job.Will Karen's baby be significantly affected by all the stress in Karen's life?

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The middle layer of the embryo is called the _____.

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Rachel is in the first period of prenatal development.This scenario indicates the _____ of prenatal development.

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Tadi lives in a community where women generally keep both preterm and postterm babies close for skin to skin contact.This is called _____ in the U.S.

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Which of the following is a conclusion drawn by the current proponents of prepared childbirth methods?

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At the peak of neurogenesis,it is estimated that as many as _____ neurons are being generated every minute.

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The second stage of childbirth begins with the _____ and ends with the _____.

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Which of the following substances is a large molecule that would NOT be able to pass through the placental wall?

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