HLTH 250 - Week 4

Which of the following is TRUE about preeclampsia?

Fluid retention and sudden weight gain are common signs.

In the United States, 45% of all pregnancies are unintended.

True

Overseas adoptions can cost $20,000 or more.

True

Some intrauterine contraceptives release small amounts of hormones.

True

Amniocentesis

can identify genetic abnormalities present in the fetus.

During her pregnancy, Emily should avoid all of the following EXCEPT

drinking tap water.

Which form of birth control involves alteration of sexual behavior during certain times of the month?

fertility awareness

Breast-fed infants

have a decreased incidence of illness.

An infection during pregnancy that can cause visual or hearing disorders in the infant is

rubella.

Surgical abortions in the first trimester are typically done by

suction curettage.

The first widely used birth control method for women was

the diaphragm.

A fetus is the term used to describe a conception as of

the third month of pregnancy.

The network of blood vessels that provides nourishment to the fetus is the

placenta.

A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a(n)

vasectomy.

Jade is pregnant. During a regular medical check-up, her physician discusses alcohol consumption. The physician will likely advise that she

abstain from alcohol during pregnancy.

Which of the following is TRUE about the third trimester of pregnancy?

The fetus needs large amounts of calcium, iron, and protein from the mother's diet.

Diaphragms

create a physical and chemical barrier to sperm.

The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are

male condoms and birth control pills.

About two-thirds of U.S. abortions are performed before the 9th week of pregnancy.

True

Which diagnostic procedure is a maternal blood test that can detect the potential for a birth defect or genetic abnormality?

triple marker screen