Question 1

Which of the following statements is true about the impact of teratogens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Very few fetuses are exposed to teratogens,so it is easy to determine which teratogen causes which defect.
B)  Fetuses are safe from the effects of teratogens during the first trimester.
C)  Teratogens cause anatomical defects only after organogenesis is complete.
D)  Exposure to teratogens does more damage when it occurs at some points in development than at others.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Explain the four important phases of brain development.

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Question 3

According to recent research,which of the following risks is linked to heavy drinking by a pregnant mother?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lower birth weight
B)  Withdrawal symptoms
C)  Lower quality reflexes at one month of age
D)  Facial deformities,lower than average intelligence,and deficiencies in working memoryE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Identify the formation of a close connection,especially a physical bond,between parents and their newborn in the period shortly after birth.

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Question 5

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) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Bronwyn is interested in using non-medical 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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Some new nonmedicated techniqu...

Question 7

Typical prenatal development lasts between:

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

Question 8

When a mother has active genital herpes,about _____ of children who are delivered through the infected birth canal become brain damaged.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-third
B)  one-fourth
C)  one-half
D)  one-tenthE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The _____ provides an environment that is temperature and humidity controlled,as well as shockproof.

Accepted Answer

A)  placental wall
B)  pericardial fluid
C)  umbilical cord
D)  amniotic fluidE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

A teratogen is any agent that can cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  organogenesis.
B)  birth defects.
C)  fetal movement.
D)  maternal back pain.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

In assessing the health of newborns,the _____ identifies high-risk infants who need resuscitation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rogers-Randall Assessment
B)  Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale
C)  Wechsler Infant Intelligence Scale
D)  Apgar ScaleE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

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) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

_____ occurs when a single sperm cell from the male unites with an ovum (egg) in the female's fallopian tube in a process called fertilization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ovulation
B)  Meiosis
C)  Conception
D)  MitosisE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

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 15

Sidra has a baby that was born at 27 weeks.Her baby is considered a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  very preterm infant.
B)  moderately preterm infant.
C)  mildly preterm infant.
D)  extremely preterm infant.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Describe the effect of alcohol on pregnancy.What is FAS? What are some of the problems children with FAS face?

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Question 17

The most common treatment for heroin addiction,methadone,is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  very low birth weight in newborns.
B)  very severe withdrawal symptoms in newborns.
C)  lower intelligence in children.
D)  lower quality of reflexes at one month of age.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

During which period of development is the unborn baby most at risk of developing a structural defect due to the effects of a teratogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  At conception
B)  During the germinal period
C)  During the embryonic period
D)  During the fetal periodE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Describe the three main periods of prenatal development,and the major steps for developing into a person for each stage.

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Typical prenatal development can be divi...

Question 20

The outermost layer of the embryo is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  mesoderm.
B)  cytoderm.
C)  endoderm.
D)  ectoderm.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 3: Prenatal Development and Birth

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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According to recent research,which of the following risks is linked to heavy drinking by a pregnant mother?

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Identify the formation of a close connection,especially a physical bond,between parents and their newborn in the period shortly after birth.

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Describe the three main periods of prenatal development,and the major steps for developing into a person for each stage.

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The _____ provides an environment that is temperature and humidity controlled,as well as shockproof.

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

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Sidra has a baby that was born at 27 weeks.Her baby is considered a(n) :

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In assessing the health of newborns,the _____ identifies high-risk infants who need resuscitation.

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_____ occurs when a single sperm cell from the male unites with an ovum (egg) in the female's fallopian tube in a process called fertilization.

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Typical prenatal development lasts between:

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The outermost layer of the embryo is called the:

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When a mother has active genital herpes,about _____ of children who are delivered through the infected birth canal become brain damaged.

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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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Explain the four important phases of brain development.

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Describe the effect of alcohol on pregnancy.What is FAS? What are some of the problems children with FAS face?

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Which of the following statements is true about the impact of teratogens?

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Bronwyn is interested in using non-medical 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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A teratogen is any agent that can cause:

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