Ch. 6 Question Bank
Prenatal HIV transmission can occur: a) during pregnancy. b) during labor and delivery. c) via breastfeeding. d) All of these are correct.
d) All of these are correct.
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) include all of the following except: (Page:168) a) IVF - in vitro fertilization b) GIFT -gamete intrafallopian transfer c) ZIFT -zygote intrafallopian transfer d) EIFT - embryo intrafallopian transfer e) ICSI - Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
d) EIFT - embryo intrafallopian transfer
By the end of pregnancy, the uterus measures about ______ .(Page 159)
b) 10-14 inches
At the end of the fourth month, a typical fetus is about: a) 1 inch long and weighs about an ounce. b) 5 to 6 inches long and weighs about 2 to 5 ounces. c) 10 inches long and weighs about 2 pounds. d) 14 to 15 inches long and weighs about 3 pounds. Under: Pregnancy
b) 5 to 6 inches long and weighs about 2 to 5 ounces.
Which of the following statements is true? a) New mothers who breastfeed have a higher risk of postpartum bleeding than new mothers who use formula for feedings. b) Breastfed babies have fewer episodes of ear infections and diarrhea than formula-fed babies. c) Breastfed babies experience about the same number of hospitalizations and doctor's visits as formula-fed babies. d) Breastfeeding protects babies against cancer, sickle cell anemia, spina bifida, and PKU.
b) Breastfed babies have fewer episodes of ear infections and diarrhea than formula-fed babies.
What are Braxton-Hicks contractions? a) Regular, rhythmic contractions that signal that labor is about to begin b) False labor or contractions that occur during pregnancy c) Especially forceful contractions that begin in the final stages of delivery d) None of these are correct.
b) False labor or contractions that occur during pregnancy
Which of the following practices are evidence-based birth practices promoted by the World Health Organization? (more than one answer) a) Early induction of labor b) Freedom of movement for the laboring woman c) Continuous labor support d) Encouraging spontaneous pushing in non-supine positions
b) Freedom of movement for the laboring woman c) Continuous labor support
Women who breastfeed should: a) double their pre-pregnant caloric intake. b) consume a healthy diet and increase their consumption of calcium. c) engage in daily high-impact aerobics. d) All of these are correct.
b) consume a healthy diet and increase their consumption of calcium.
Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the ___________( Page 156) a) ovaries b) fallopian tube c) fundus d) cervix e) vagina
b) fallopian tube
The placenta: a) produces estrogen and progesterone to maintain the pregnancy. b) serves as a conduit for the return of waste products back to the mother for disposal. c) protects the embryo/fetus from bumps. d) stimulates milk production in a pregnant woman's breasts. Under: Pregnancy
b) serves as a conduit for the return of waste products back to the mother for disposal.
How many chromosomes does a zygote have? a) 26 (13 from the mother, 13 from the father) b) 26 (all from the mother) c) 46 (23 from the mother, 23 from the father) d) 46 (all from the mother)
c) 46 (23 from the mother, 23 from the father)
Which of the following statements concerning the history of childbirth is true? a) In the United States and Europe, physicians began attending routine births for women at the start of the 20th century. b) Giving physicians control over childbirth took power away from women while providing no significant benefits in safety for mothers or their babies. c) As birthing became more medical and less routine in the early to mid-20th century, women and mothers were often shut out from learning about the experience. d) All of these are correct.
c) As birthing became more medical and less routine in the early to mid-20th century, women and mothers were often shut out from learning about the experience.
What is the most common prenatal infection? a) Rubella b) HIV c) Cytomegalovirus d) Albinism
c) Cytomegalovirus
Rh incompatibility is a condition that occurs when: ( Page 155 ) a) an Rh-negative mother and a Rh-negative father conceive a baby that is Rh-positive. b) an Rh-positive mother and a Rh-positive father conceive a baby that is Rh-negative c) an Rh-negative mother and an Rh-positive father conceive a baby that inherits the father's Rh d) positive blood type. e) an Rh-positive mother and an Rh-positive father conceive a baby that is Rh-positive. f) None of the above.
c) an Rh-negative mother and an Rh-positive father conceive a baby that inherits the father's Rh
By the end of the second stage of labor, the: a) cervix is fully dilated and the fetus is entering the vagina. b) placenta is expelled. c) baby is born. d) cervix is 50% effaced. Under: Childbirth
c) baby is born.
Amniotic fluid: a) transfers nutrients from the mother's bloodstream to the embryo. b) produces estrogen and progesterone to maintain the pregnancy. c) protects the embryo/fetus from bumps. d) stimulates milk production in a pregnant woman's breasts.
c) protects the embryo/fetus from bumps.
Conception usually occurs in the: a) lower cervix. b) follicular tissue of the ovary. c) upper third of the fallopian tube. d) endometrium of the uterus.
c) upper third of the fallopian tube.
Which of the following conditions is an early sign or symptom of pregnancy? a) A need to urinate frequently b) Slightly reduced body temperature c) Restlessness d) Excessive hunger
a) A need to urinate frequently
Which of the following statements is false about a requirement for pregnancy to occur? (Page:159) a) A woman must effectively release two eggs from her ovaries. b) The egg must travel from the ovary through the Fallopian tube to the uterus. c) The sperm from the male must meet the egg. d) Fertilization occurs en-route to the uterus. c) The fertilized egg must attach to the lining of the uterus.
a) A woman must effectively release two eggs from her ovaries.
Social scientists have attempted to understand what is meant by the popular lay term natural childbirth. Which of the following items have been included as a social practice integral to natural childbirth? ( more than one answer) a) Activity during birth b) Preparation before birth c) Social support d) Breastfeeding
a) Activity during birth b) Preparation before birth c) Social support
Non-drug options for pain relief during labor include which of the following? (more than one answer) a) Comfort measures b) Epidurals c) Meditation d) Breathing exercises
a) Comfort measures c) Meditation d) Breathing exercises
Which of the following statements is true about genetic disorders? a) Genetic disorders are caused by a variation or mutation of a gene. b) Genetic disorders can be prevented with diet and exercise. c) Genetic disorders are caused by excessive genes. d) Genetic disorders can be prevented with immunizations.
a) Genetic disorders are caused by a variation or mutation of a gene.
_______ hormone is responsible for transportation of milk.( Page 163 ) a) Oxytocin b) Prolactin
a) Oxytocin
A fetus that received the sex chromosomes XXY would develop into: a) a baby boy at risk for learning disabilities. b) a baby girl at risk for learning disabilities. c) a baby girl who would later develop masculine sex characteristics. d) a developmentally normal baby boy.
a) a baby boy at risk for learning disabilities.
If a couple has repeated difficulties conceiving a child, what is most likely to be the cause? a) A couple having incompatible chromosomes b) Fertility problems in the male partner c) Fertility problems in the female partner d) Fertility problems that are equally likely to be present in either partner
d) Fertility problems that are equally likely to be present in either partner
Which of the following statements is true? a) Most women will experience postpartum depression for several months after giving birth. b) Cytomegalovirus causes mild flulike symptoms in both adults and newborns. c) Babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes are often underweight. d) The only real cure for preeclampsia is delivery.
d) The only real cure for preeclampsia is delivery.
