Question 1

Mariah has given birth to a baby girl.Even one month after delivery,she is 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) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

Jasmine and her fetus are Rh incompatible.This means that:

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A)   the fetus will need a blood transfusion immediately after birth.
B)   the fetus' immune system will attack the mother's blood 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) All of the above

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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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After giving birth,some women have such ...

Question 6

What is AIDS? Describe the modes and effects of transmission from the mother to the child.

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AIDS is a sexually transmitted infection...

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

Question 8

Carla is three-and-a-half weeks pregnant.This indicates that her child is in which of the following stages of prenatal development?

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A)   Embryonic
B)   Fetal
C)   Placental
D)   GerminalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

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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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) A) and C)

Question 10

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

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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)   Use of methamphetamine during pregnancy increases risk of low birth weight in offspring.
D)   Maternal smoking is linked to diminished ovarian functioning in female offspring.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

_____ refers to the attachment of the zygote to the uterine wall.

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A)   Implantation
B)   Conception
C)   Fertilization
D)   InvolutionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Brenda's baby was born just minutes ago,and the doctor is checking the baby's heart rate,respiratory effort,body color,reflex irritability,and muscle tone.Brenda's baby is being tested with the:

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A)   Apgar Scale.
B)   preterm outcome test.
C)   Rogers-Randall Assessment.
D)   Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The embryo's _____ develops into the digestive and respiratory systems.

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A)   ectoderm
B)   endoderm
C)   trophoblast
D)   mesodermE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Define a teratogen and illustrate your answer with an example.List at least six teratogens one should avoid during pregnancy.

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A teratogen is any agent that can potent...

Question 15

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) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Teji's doctor is testing her Rh factor to determine compatibility.Based on the test results,the mother and 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 17

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

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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 D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

_____ act on the nervous system to alter states of consciousness,modify perceptions,and change moods.

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A)   Antiemetics
B)   Biofeedback therapies
C)   Antihypertensives
D)   Psychoactive drugsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

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

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A)   first two weeks
B)   first two months
C)   first three months
D)   first seven weeksE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Marlena,who just found out she is pregnant,has very poor eating habits.Her total calorie intake is very low.She eats little protein and unbalanced amounts of vitamins and minerals.If she continues her present eating habits,which of the following is most likely to occur?

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A)   The baby will not be affected.
B)   The baby will develop Down syndrome.
C)   The baby is more likely to be malformed.
D)   The baby is more likely to have severe withdrawal symptoms.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 3: Prenatal Development and Birth

Jasmine and her fetus are Rh incompatible.This means that:

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

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_____ refers to the attachment of the zygote to the uterine wall.

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A teratogen is any agent that can cause:

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Mariah has given birth to a baby girl.Even one month after delivery,she is 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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What is AIDS? Describe the modes and effects of transmission from the mother to the child.

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Brenda's baby was born just minutes ago,and the doctor is checking the baby's heart rate,respiratory effort,body color,reflex irritability,and muscle tone.Brenda's baby is being tested with the:

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Define a teratogen and illustrate your answer with an example.List at least six teratogens one should avoid during pregnancy.

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Marlena,who just found out she is pregnant,has very poor eating habits.Her total calorie intake is very low.She eats little protein and unbalanced amounts of vitamins and minerals.If she continues her present eating habits,which of the following is most likely to occur?

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The embryo's _____ develops into the digestive and respiratory systems.

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

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_____ act on the nervous system to alter states of consciousness,modify perceptions,and change moods.

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The life-support systems for the embryo include the:

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

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

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Carla is three-and-a-half weeks pregnant.This indicates that her child is in which of the following stages of prenatal development?

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

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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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