Question 1

Describe the three main periods of prenatal development, and the major steps for developing into a person for each stage.

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Typical prenatal development can be divi...

Question 2

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

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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) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Naia's doctor has told her that because her baby has not turned, he would like to perform a cesarean delivery. What can Naia expect to happen?

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A cesarean delivery is a surgical proced...

Question 4

The blastocyst differs from the trophoblast in that the blastocyst

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A)   is composed of an inner layer of cells that will finally develop into the embryo.
B)   is the outermost layer of the embryo that will eventually produce the surface parts.
C)   is the outer layer of cells that later provides nutrition and support for the embryo.
D)   is a disk-shaped group of tissues in which small blood vessels from the mother and the offspring intertwine but do not join.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C) A

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of the layers of cells of an embryo?

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A)   The mesoderm develops into the nervous system and brain, sensory receptors, and skin parts.
B)   The ectoderm primarily produces surface parts.
C)   The endoderm is composed of the mesoderm and the ectoderm.
D)   The mesoderm primarily produces internal body parts and sensory receptors.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

What is bonding, and why do some hospitals deter bonding?

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Bonding refers to the formation of a clo...

Question 7

A teratogen is any agent that can cause

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A)   organogenesis.
B)   birth defects.
C)   fetal movement.
D)   maternal back pain.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Cell differentiation intensifies and organs appear in the ________ period of prenatal development.

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

Question 9

Which of the following techniques is used to overcome the threat of problems related to the breech position during delivery?

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A)   massage therapy
B)   music therapy
C)   acupuncture
D)   cesarean sectionE) All of the above
F) None of the above D

Question 10

Sidney is expecting her first child. She has recently begun to feel the fetus kicking. Sidney's current stage of pregnancy would fall under the ________ of prenatal development.

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A)   embryonic period
B)   fetal period
C)   germinal period
D)   implantation periodE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

The ________ stage is the longest stage of the birth process.

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A)   fourth
B)   second
C)   first
D)   thirdE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The generation of new neurons that begins to take place in the fifth prenatal week and occurs throughout pregnancy is called

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A)   neurogenesis.
B)   neuronal migration.
C)   neuronal connectivity.
D)   neural revitalization.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D) A

Question 13

Xiomara is considering hiring a doula to help with childbirth. Who are doulas, and how are they different from midwives?

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Doula is a Greek word that means "a woma...

Question 14

The life-support systems for the embryo include the

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A)   umbilical cord, placenta, and amnion.
B)   circulatory, nervous, and digestive systems.
C)   digestive system, umbilical cord, and amnion.
D)   nervous system, digestive system, and umbilical cord.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the periods of prenatal development?

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A)   fertile; embryonic; postterm
B)   preterm; germinal; postterm
C)   gestational; germinal; postnatal
D)   germinal; embryonic; fetalE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is advised for pregnant women by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration?

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A)   Pregnant women should not consume caffeine or consume it only sparingly.
B)   Pregnant women can consume as much caffeine as they want in chocolate but not in coffee.
C)   Pregnant women can safely drink three cups of coffee each day after the third month of pregnancy.
D)   Pregnant women should not consume caffeine in soda or tea but can consume caffeine safely through coffee.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Mariah has given birth to a baby girl. One month after delivery, she is still experiencing very strong feelings of sadness and anxiety. She is so morose that she is having trouble coping with daily tasks. Mariah is most likely suffering from

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A)   posttraumatic stress disorder.
B)   postpartum blues.
C)   paranoid schizophrenia.
D)   postpartum depression.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Teji's doctor is testing her Rh factor to determine compatibility. Based on the test results, the mother and the fetus are incompatible. Give a brief description of Rh incompatibility, and discuss the dangers associated with it.

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Incompatibility between the mother's and...

Question 19

Two increasingly used interventions in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)  are ________ and ________.

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A)   bottle feeding; music therapy
B)   massage therapy; kangaroo care
C)   breast feeding; antenatal steroids
D)   bottle feeding; kangaroo careE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Name three different types of drugs that are used during labor. Illustrate your answer with examples.

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Three basic kinds of drugs that are used...

Exam 3: Prenatal Development and Birth

Describe the three main periods of prenatal development, and the major steps for developing into a person for each stage.

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

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Naia's doctor has told her that because her baby has not turned, he would like to perform a cesarean delivery. What can Naia expect to happen?

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The blastocyst differs from the trophoblast in that the blastocyst

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Which of the following statements is true of the layers of cells of an embryo?

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What is bonding, and why do some hospitals deter bonding?

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A teratogen is any agent that can cause

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Cell differentiation intensifies and organs appear in the ________ period of prenatal development.

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Which of the following techniques is used to overcome the threat of problems related to the breech position during delivery?

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Sidney is expecting her first child. She has recently begun to feel the fetus kicking. Sidney's current stage of pregnancy would fall under the ________ of prenatal development.

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The ________ stage is the longest stage of the birth process.

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The generation of new neurons that begins to take place in the fifth prenatal week and occurs throughout pregnancy is called

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Xiomara is considering hiring a doula to help with childbirth. Who are doulas, and how are they different from midwives?

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The life-support systems for the embryo include the

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Which of the following is the correct sequence of the periods of prenatal development?

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Which of the following is advised for pregnant women by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration?

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Mariah has given birth to a baby girl. One month after delivery, she is still experiencing very strong feelings of sadness and anxiety. She is so morose that she is having trouble coping with daily tasks. Mariah is most likely suffering from

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Teji's doctor is testing her Rh factor to determine compatibility. Based on the test results, the mother and the fetus are incompatible. Give a brief description of Rh incompatibility, and discuss the dangers associated with it.

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Two increasingly used interventions in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are ________ and ________.

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Name three different types of drugs that are used during labor. Illustrate your answer with examples.

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