Question 1

Which of the following statements about cocaine use during pregnancy is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cocaine quickly crosses the placenta to reach the fetus.
B)  Cocaine is broken down in the mother's bloodstream before it can reach the fetus.
C)  Cocaine molecules are too large to pass through the placenta.
D)  Cocaine exposure during prenatal development has no negative effects on the fetus.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

What is the rationale for the practice of a 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 C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

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) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true about the effects of marijuana exposure on one's offspring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research has concluded that marijuana use by pregnant women is associated with memory deficits in their offspring.
B)  Research has indicated that mothers who use marijuana while pregnant have a higher risk of having a child who develops depression by age 10.
C)  Research has shown that mothers who use marijuana while pregnant risk their offspring using marijuana by age 14.
D)  Research has concluded that controlled doses of marijuana are associated with increased memory in the developing offspring.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  bottle feeding; music therapy
B)  massage therapy; kangaroo care
C)  breast feeding; antenatal steroids
D)  bottle feeding; kangaroo careE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Tammy is pregnant with her first child.She tells you that she loves swordfish and has it for dinner two or three times a week.Based on current research,what advice should you give Tammy about her diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Swordfish is a great source of protein and she should continue to consume it.
B)  Swordfish is not as good for her as king mackerel; she should try to eat more mackerel.
C)  Swordfish is not recommended for pregnant women because it can contain high levels of mercury.
D)  Swordfish is a good part of her diet,but Tammy should also eat other large fish that contain omega-3 fatty acids.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The _____ is a layer of the embryo,which will become the circulatory system,bones,muscles,excretory system,and reproductive system.

Accepted Answer

A)  endoderm
B)  ectoderm
C)  mesoderm
D)  epidermisE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

AIDS cannot be transmitted from the mother to the infant by which of the following means?

Accepted Answer

A)  During sperm/egg adhesion in the fertilization process
B)  During gestation across the placenta
C)  During delivery through contact with maternal blood or fluids
D)  After birth through breast feedingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Prenatal cocaine exposure has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  less effective self-regulation.
B)  lower quality of reflexes at one month of age.
C)  increased head circumference and lower excitability.
D)  impaired motor development at two years of age.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The germinal period of development takes place in the _____ after conception.

Accepted Answer

A)  first two weeks
B)  first two months
C)  first three months
D)  first seven weeksE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

How can maternal obesity negatively impact pregnancy outcomes for the mother and the child?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following statements is TRUE about 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 to 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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which maternal age group has been linked to adverse perinatal outcomes including spontaneous abortion,preterm birthstill birth,and fetal growth restriction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eighteen years or younger
B)  Between 18 and 25 years
C)  Between 35 and 39 years
D)  Forty years and olderE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Pregnant women should consume no 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 avoid caffeine in soda or tea,but can consume caffeine safely through coffee.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Visual system
B)  Spinal cord
C)  Urogenital system
D)  LiverE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is FALSE about the complications of Rh incompatibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the fetus' blood is Rh-positive and the mother's is Rh-negative,the mother's immune system may produce antibodies that will attack the fetus.
B)  Babies affected by Rh incompatibility can be given blood transfusions before or right after birth.
C)  With each subsequent pregnancy,the risk of complications for an Rh-positive baby of an Rh-negative mother is reduced.
D)  The risks associated with Rh incompatibility are miscarriage,anemia,jaundice,heart defects,brain damage,or death soon after birth.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Identify the process that takes place at approximately 6 to 24 weeks after conception,involves cells moving from their point of origin to their appropriate locations and creating the different levels,structures,and regions of the brain.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Julianne lost her baby early in her pregnancy.Which of the following paternal factors could have possibly led to this outcome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her partner was overweight.
B)  Her partner was a heavy smoker,even during her pregnancy.
C)  Her partner is deficient in vitamin C.
D)  Her partner was undergoing severe emotional stress during her pregnancy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 3: Prenatal Development and Birth

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

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Which maternal age group has been linked to adverse perinatal outcomes including spontaneous abortion,preterm birthstill birth,and fetal growth restriction?

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

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Which of the following is FALSE about the complications of Rh incompatibility?

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What is the rationale for the practice of a waterbirth?

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

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Which of the following statements about cocaine use during pregnancy is true?

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Julianne lost her baby early in her pregnancy.Which of the following paternal factors could have possibly led to this outcome?

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AIDS cannot be transmitted from the mother to the infant by which of the following means?

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

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Identify the process that takes place at approximately 6 to 24 weeks after conception,involves cells moving from their point of origin to their appropriate locations and creating the different levels,structures,and regions of the brain.

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The _____ is a layer of the embryo,which will become the circulatory system,bones,muscles,excretory system,and reproductive system.

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

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

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Prenatal cocaine exposure has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT:

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Tammy is pregnant with her first child.She tells you that she loves swordfish and has it for dinner two or three times a week.Based on current research,what advice should you give Tammy about her diet?

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How can maternal obesity negatively impact pregnancy outcomes for the mother and the child?

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

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The germinal period of development takes place in the _____ after conception.

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