Question 1

All the following should be assessed during preconception care, EXCEPT

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A)   genetic diseases
B)   marital status
C)   diet
D)   prior pregnanciesE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes what occurs AFTER the end of the second month of prenatal development?

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A)   The major body structures are formed.
B)   The cells are being differentiated into specific body parts.
C)   It is a time of growth and refinement.
D)   It is the most critical period in terms of risk for developing birth defects.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Surgically placing eggs and sperm into the fallopian tubes prior to fertilization is known as

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A)   ZIFT.
B)   in vitro fertilization.
C)   artificial (intrauterine)  insemination.
D)   GIFT.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Ultrasonography is LEAST useful in determining

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A)   genetic disorders.
B)   structural abnormalities.
C)   gestational age.
D)   position of the fetus.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

If the female egg is not fertilized, it will last about

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A)   12 hours.
B)   24 hours.
C)   32 hours.
D)   48 hours.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Explain the concept of preconception care, and briefly describe five questions, tests, or treatments that a woman may encounter during preconception care.

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Question 7

The organ systems are highly susceptible to serious structural damage if exposure to a teratogen occurs at any point in the pregnancy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Infants of women who smoke have an increased risk of

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A)   influenza.
B)   neural tube defect.
C)   pneumonia.
D)   stomach cancer.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

When the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine wall it is called:

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A)   preeclampsia
B)   gestational diabetes
C)   placental abruption
D)   placenta previaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Pregnancy is divided into trimesters.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Be able to describe some of the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy.

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Question 12

After another 4 months, Amy learns that she is 6 weeks pregnant. During her first prenatal visit, Amy can expect all the following, EXCEPT

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A)   encouragement to maintain her exercise regime.
B)   instructions to avoid alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
C)   information about a healthy pregnancy weight gain of about 10-15 kilograms.
D)   to hear the baby's heartbeat.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

A congenital malformation is a defect that is present at the time of delivery.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The blastocyst becomes an embryo about _____________ days after fertilization.

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A)   2
B)   7
C)   14
D)   42E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

What are the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression, and how it is treated?

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Question 16

Cigarette use during pregnancy is likely to result in a baby

Accepted Answer

A)   with low birth weight.
B)   with mental impairment.
C)   born with anemia.
D)   addicted to nicotine.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The proper intake of the B vitamin folate before conception and during pregnancy has been shown to decrease the risk of

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A)   spina bifida.
B)   Tay-Sachs.
C)   sickle-cell anemia.
D)   hemochromatosis.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

Bonnie's pregnancy has been confirmed with a home pregnancy test. Bonnie should

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A)   establish a relationship with a health care provider so that she can receive the appropriate prenatal care.
B)   be patient and retest in two weeks because of the high incidence of false positive results with home pregnancy tests.
C)   immediately begin an exercise program.
D)   join a medically supervised weight-loss program because she is beginning her pregnancy 20 kilograms overweight.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 12: Pregnancy and Childbirth

The proper intake of the B vitamin folate before conception and during pregnancy has been shown to decrease the risk of

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Bonnie's pregnancy has been confirmed with a home pregnancy test. Bonnie should

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When the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine wall it is called:

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Ultrasonography is LEAST useful in determining

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Surgically placing eggs and sperm into the fallopian tubes prior to fertilization is known as

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If the female egg is not fertilized, it will last about

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Which of the following statements best describes what occurs AFTER the end of the second month of prenatal development?

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What are the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression, and how it is treated?

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Be able to describe some of the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy.

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The organ systems are highly susceptible to serious structural damage if exposure to a teratogen occurs at any point in the pregnancy.

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Pregnancy is divided into trimesters.

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Cigarette use during pregnancy is likely to result in a baby

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A congenital malformation is a defect that is present at the time of delivery.

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Infants of women who smoke have an increased risk of

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Explain the concept of preconception care, and briefly describe five questions, tests, or treatments that a woman may encounter during preconception care.

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After another 4 months, Amy learns that she is 6 weeks pregnant. During her first prenatal visit, Amy can expect all the following, EXCEPT

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The blastocyst becomes an embryo about _____________ days after fertilization.

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All the following should be assessed during preconception care, EXCEPT

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Bonnie's pregnancy has been confirmed with a home pregnancy test. Bonnie should

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When the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine wall it is called:

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Ultrasonography is LEAST useful in determining

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Surgically placing eggs and sperm into the fallopian tubes prior to fertilization is known as

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If the female egg is not fertilized, it will last about

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The organ systems are highly susceptible to serious structural damage if exposure to a teratogen occurs at any point in the pregnancy.

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Explain the concept of preconception care, and briefly describe five questions, tests, or treatments that a woman may encounter during preconception care.

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After another 4 months, Amy learns that she is 6 weeks pregnant. During her first prenatal visit, Amy can expect all the following, EXCEPT

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The blastocyst becomes an embryo about _____________ days after fertilization.

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