Question 1

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) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

During pregnancy, which of the following organs or systems is the first to develop?

Accepted Answer

A)   the visual system
B)   the spinal cord
C)   the urogenital system
D)   the liverE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Cells moving outward from their original point to their appropriate locations and creating different levels, structures, and regions of the brain is called

Accepted Answer

A)   neurogenesis.
B)   neuronal migration.
C)   neuronal connectivity.
D)   neural revitalization.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Bronwyn is interested in using nonmedical techniques to assist her in dealing with pain during childbirth. Based on the text and class discussion, what are the two best options available to her and why?

Accepted Answer

Some new nonmedical techniques...

Question 5

The fetus that Calista is carrying has reached the age of viability, meaning that it has a chance of surviving outside of the womb. Therefore, it can be inferred that Calista is ________ weeks pregnant.

Accepted Answer

A)   4 to 8
B)   16 to 18
C)   24 to 25
D)   10 to 12E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The ________ prevents large molecules like red blood cells and harmful substances, such as most bacteria and maternal wastes, from entering the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A)   umbilical cord
B)   placental wall
C)   amniotic sheath
D)   ectodermE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

What does the result of a recent Norwegian study about preterm infants indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)   The earlier preterm infants are born, the more likely they will drop out of school.
B)   The earlier preterm infants are born, the more susceptible they are to congenital diseases.
C)   The earlier preterm infants are born, the lesser are the chances of survival beyond two years.
D)   The earlier preterm infants are born, the higher the severity of brain damage.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of the fetus at the end of the fourth month of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)   The fetus is about 3 inches long and weighs about four-fifths of an ounce.
B)   A growth spurt occurs in the fetus' lower body.
C)   The eyes and eyelids are completely formed, and a fine layer of hair covers the head.
D)   The fetus for the first time has a chance of surviving outside the womb.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Briefly describe postpartum depression. What are some of the symptoms that distinguish it from a more typical case of baby blues? Based on the text and class, what would you consider the two effective treatment methods for postpartum depression?

Accepted Answer

After giving birth, some women have such...

Question 10

Gisela is having her first baby and has received a drug that will numb the entire lower area of her body during labor. Gisela has been given

Accepted Answer

A)   an epidural block.
B)   oxytocin.
C)   an analgesic.
D)   a hormone.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Salma is trying to get pregnant and therefore visits her doctor to understand more about pregnancy and childbirth. She asks her doctor about the duration of the typical prenatal development. Which of the following would be her doctor's response?

Accepted Answer

A)   38 to 40 weeks
B)   24 to 30 weeks
C)   28 to 33 weeks
D)   20 to 28 weeksE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

The ________ position refers to the baby's position in the uterus that causes the buttocks to be the first part to emerge from the vagina.

Accepted Answer

A)   fetal
B)   breech
C)   asynclitic
D)   standardE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The ________ is like a bag or envelope and contains a clear fluid in which the developing embryo floats.

Accepted Answer

A)   placenta
B)   umbilical cord
C)   amnion
D)   cervixE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

By the end of the ________, contractions dilate the cervix to an opening of about 10 centimeters (four inches) , so that the baby can move from the uterus to the birth canal.

Accepted Answer

A)   second trimester
B)   second birth stage
C)   third trimester
D)   first birth stageE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The ________ consists of three layers of cells: the endoderm, the mesoderm, and the ectoderm.

Accepted Answer

A)   blastocyst
B)   fetus
C)   embryo
D)   trophoblastE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Prenatal cocaine exposure has been linked to

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased blood pressure at nine years of age.
B)   impaired language development and information processing.
C)   increased head circumference at birth.
D)   quicker motor development at two years of age.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale is typically performed within ________ after birth.

Accepted Answer

A)   one to two months
B)   24 to 36 hours
C)   two to five days
D)   one to two weeksE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

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) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of neuronal migration?

Accepted Answer

A)   It results in the closure of the neural tube 27 days after conception.
B)   It causes birth defects such as anencephaly and spina bifida.
C)   At its peak, close to 200,000 neurons are generated every minute.
D)   It occurs 6 to 24 weeks after conception.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Uma has completed her third trimester and has just given birth. Which of the following is most likely to be true assuming that the baby is perfectly average?

Accepted Answer

A)   The baby is 19 to 20 inches long and weighs 6 to 7.5 pounds.
B)   Lanugo covers the baby's body.
C)   Vernix caseosa begins to form after the baby is delivered.
D)   The baby is more active than it was at 28 weeks.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 3: Prenatal Development and Birth

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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The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale is typically performed within ________ after birth.

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The fetus that Calista is carrying has reached the age of viability, meaning that it has a chance of surviving outside of the womb. Therefore, it can be inferred that Calista is ________ weeks pregnant.

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Gisela is having her first baby and has received a drug that will numb the entire lower area of her body during labor. Gisela has been given

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Which of the following statements is true of the fetus at the end of the fourth month of pregnancy?

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The ________ prevents large molecules like red blood cells and harmful substances, such as most bacteria and maternal wastes, from entering the fetus.

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The ________ consists of three layers of cells: the endoderm, the mesoderm, and the ectoderm.

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Cells moving outward from their original point to their appropriate locations and creating different levels, structures, and regions of the brain is called

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Bronwyn is interested in using nonmedical techniques to assist her in dealing with pain during childbirth. Based on the text and class discussion, what are the two best options available to her and why?

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Briefly describe postpartum depression. What are some of the symptoms that distinguish it from a more typical case of baby blues? Based on the text and class, what would you consider the two effective treatment methods for postpartum depression?

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The ________ is like a bag or envelope and contains a clear fluid in which the developing embryo floats.

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Prenatal cocaine exposure has been linked to

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Salma is trying to get pregnant and therefore visits her doctor to understand more about pregnancy and childbirth. She asks her doctor about the duration of the typical prenatal development. Which of the following would be her doctor's response?

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What does the result of a recent Norwegian study about preterm infants indicate?

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Uma has completed her third trimester and has just given birth. Which of the following is most likely to be true assuming that the baby is perfectly average?

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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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The ________ position refers to the baby's position in the uterus that causes the buttocks to be the first part to emerge from the vagina.

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By the end of the ________, contractions dilate the cervix to an opening of about 10 centimeters (four inches) , so that the baby can move from the uterus to the birth canal.

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Which of the following statements is true of neuronal migration?

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During pregnancy, which of the following organs or systems is the first to develop?

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