Question 1

Which of the following is a feature of the embryonic period of prenatal development?

Accepted Answer

A)   the creation of the fertilized egg
B)   the formation of the blastocyst
C)   the attachment of the zygote to the uterine wall
D)   the formation of support systems for cellsE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Sylvia is almost nine months pregnant and is very close to her delivery date. The doctors have found that she has an active case of genital herpes. Which of the following is the best course of action to prevent Sylvia's baby from contracting the disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   performing a cesarean section
B)   terminating the pregnancy
C)   delivering the baby through the birth canal
D)   giving the baby blood transfusionsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Would you encourage exercise in pregnant women? Why or why not? Use research to back up your statements.

Accepted Answer

Exercise should be encouraged. Research ...

Question 4

Jasmine and her fetus are Rh incompatible. This means that

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A)   the fetus will seldom face any issues during the fetal period or after birth.
B)   the fetus' immune system will attack the mother's cells during the fetal stage.
C)   jasmine has type A blood, whereas her fetus has type B blood.
D)   jasmine may produce antibodies that will attack the fetus.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

What is the rationale for the practice of waterbirth?

Accepted Answer

A)   Water pressure reduces the strain of contractions.
B)   It creates an environment similar to that inside the amniotic sac.
C)   Getting into water speeds up the labor process.
D)   Water makes the contractions more intense.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is evaluated by the Apgar Scale?

Accepted Answer

A)   the newborn's kidney function
B)   the newborn's birth weight
C)   the newborn's height
D)   the newborn's heart rateE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Michael and Jessica are having their first child and have told their physician they would like a rooming-in arrangement. This means that

Accepted Answer

A)   Michael can stay overnight in Jessica's room.
B)   Jessica's hospital room will be more like a nursery.
C)   Jessica's baby will stay in her room most of the time during its hospital stay.
D)   Jessica will stay in the hospital for the first two months after pregnancy.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of the different conditions that pose threats for newborns?

Accepted Answer

A)   Small for date infants weigh less than five and a half pounds at birth.
B)   Low birth weight babies weigh between six and seven pounds.
C)   Small for date infants have below normal weight when the length of the pregnancy is considered.
D)   Low birth weight babies weigh less than 90 percent of all babies of the same gestational age.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Carla is three-and-a-half weeks pregnant. This indicates that her child is in the ________ period of prenatal development.

Accepted Answer

A)   embryonic
B)   fetal
C)   placental
D)   germinalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The Apgar Scale is a method used to assess the health of newborns. A score of three would indicate

Accepted Answer

A)   that the newborn's condition is good.
B)   that there may be some developmental difficulties.
C)   an emergency because the baby's survival is in doubt.
D)   that the evaluator has not made a proper reading.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Sergio's wife is pregnant, but he smokes all the time inside the house. Cigarette smoke has been known to cause birth defects and negatively alter cognitive and behavioral outcomes in unborn babies. Sergio is exposing his child to which type of agent?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

During which period of development is the unborn baby most at risk of developing a structural defect due to the effects of a teratogen?

Accepted Answer

A)   at conception
B)   during the germinal period
C)   during the embryonic period
D)   during the fetal periodE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of the effect of substance abuse by pregnant mothers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Infants whose mothers are addicted to heroin show several behavioral difficulties at birth, including withdrawal symptoms.
B)   Prenatal marijuana exposure is related to higher intelligence in children.
C)   Cocaine exposure during prenatal development is linked to low blood pressure of the child at nine years of age.
D)   Maternal smoking is linked to enhanced ovarian functioning in female offspring.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The process in which cells begin to specialize in order to perform various tasks is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cell differentiation
B)   cell senescence
C)   cell division
D)   mitosisE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Sarah is a 20-year-old college student who is paralyzed from the waist down. She can walk with difficulty using crutches but prefers her wheelchair. Sarah's condition is due to a birth defect that occurs when the neural tube fails to close during gestation. Which of the following birth defects does Sarah most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)   anencephaly
B)   neuronal migration
C)   multiple sclerosis
D)   spina bifidaE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

________ occurs when a single sperm cell from the male unites with an ovum (egg)  in the female's fallopian tube in a process called fertilization.

Accepted Answer

A)   Ovulation
B)   Meiosis
C)   Conception
D)   MitosisE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 3: Prenatal Development and Birth

Which of the following is evaluated by the Apgar Scale?

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________ occurs when a single sperm cell from the male unites with an ovum (egg) in the female's fallopian tube in a process called fertilization.

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Which of the following is a feature of the embryonic period of prenatal development?

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Carla is three-and-a-half weeks pregnant. This indicates that her child is in the ________ period of prenatal development.

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The Apgar Scale is a method used to assess the health of newborns. A score of three would indicate

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Sylvia is almost nine months pregnant and is very close to her delivery date. The doctors have found that she has an active case of genital herpes. Which of the following is the best course of action to prevent Sylvia's baby from contracting the disease?

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What is the rationale for the practice of waterbirth?

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Michael and Jessica are having their first child and have told their physician they would like a rooming-in arrangement. This means that

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Would you encourage exercise in pregnant women? Why or why not? Use research to back up your statements.

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During which period of development is the unborn baby most at risk of developing a structural defect due to the effects of a teratogen?

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The process in which cells begin to specialize in order to perform various tasks is called ________.

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Which of the following statements is true of the different conditions that pose threats for newborns?

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Which of the following statements is true of the effect of substance abuse by pregnant mothers?

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Jasmine and her fetus are Rh incompatible. This means that

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Sergio's wife is pregnant, but he smokes all the time inside the house. Cigarette smoke has been known to cause birth defects and negatively alter cognitive and behavioral outcomes in unborn babies. Sergio is exposing his child to which type of agent?

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Which of the following is evaluated by the Apgar Scale?

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________ occurs when a single sperm cell from the male unites with an ovum (egg) in the female's fallopian tube in a process called fertilization.

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Which of the following is a feature of the embryonic period of prenatal development?

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Carla is three-and-a-half weeks pregnant. This indicates that her child is in the ________ period of prenatal development.

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The Apgar Scale is a method used to assess the health of newborns. A score of three would indicate

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Sylvia is almost nine months pregnant and is very close to her delivery date. The doctors have found that she has an active case of genital herpes. Which of the following is the best course of action to prevent Sylvia's baby from contracting the disease?

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What is the rationale for the practice of waterbirth?

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Michael and Jessica are having their first child and have told their physician they would like a rooming-in arrangement. This means that

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Would you encourage exercise in pregnant women? Why or why not? Use research to back up your statements.

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During which period of development is the unborn baby most at risk of developing a structural defect due to the effects of a teratogen?

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The process in which cells begin to specialize in order to perform various tasks is called ________.

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Which of the following statements is true of the different conditions that pose threats for newborns?

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Which of the following statements is true of the effect of substance abuse by pregnant mothers?

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Jasmine and her fetus are Rh incompatible. This means that

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Sergio's wife is pregnant, but he smokes all the time inside the house. Cigarette smoke has been known to cause birth defects and negatively alter cognitive and behavioral outcomes in unborn babies. Sergio is exposing his child to which type of agent?

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