Question 1

For in vitro fertilization, the sperm and ova are placed directly into the fallopian tube.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Having someone she knows present during birth tends to increase a woman's anxiety and lengthen labor. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Monique and Hassan purchase an over-the-counter test kit to determine when she is ovulating. This is accomplished by Monique measuring ____ with the test kit. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  the level of LH (luteinizing hormone) in her urine prior to ovulation
B)  the level of acidity in her vaginal secretions prior to ovulation
C)  the level of follicle stimulating hormone produced by her ovaries
D)  her basal body temperature

Question 4

During pregnancy . . . ​

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A)  most women feel only positive emotions.
B)  most women feel only negative emotions.
C)  a woman's degree of physical discomfort has little effect on her emotional state.
D)  many women experience a mix of positive and negative emotions.

Question 5

To reduce the risk of a variety of birth defects such as spinal cord abnormalities, the U.S. government recommends that a woman should consume a minimum of 400 mcg of folic acid per day if . . . ​

Accepted Answer

A)  she is trying to conceive a child.
B)  she is in her first trimester of pregnancy.
C)  she is in her second or third trimester of pregnancy.
D)  she is of childbearing age, regardless of whether she is pregnant or trying to conceive.

Question 6

At its most extreme, women suffering from PPD lose interest in their babies or develop obsessive thoughts about harming themselves or their babies. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true with regard to laboratory techniques that separate X- from Y-bearing sperm? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  This procedure is widely opposed by the public, even when used by couples at risk for passing on X-linked diseases.
B)  This involves inserting the embryo of the desired sex into the woman's uterus.
C)  This is of benefit to couples at risk of passing on a X-linked disease.
D)  Success rates are nearly 100% for both male and female babies.

Question 8

Abortions performed in the first trimester . . . ​

Accepted Answer

A)  are less medically risky than in the past, but still have a higher death rate than delivery at term.
B)  most often use the intact dilation and evacuation technique.
C)  represent 90% of the total number of abortions.
D)  are associated with a higher risk of miscarriage and birth defects with future pregnancies.

Question 9

Marwan would like to be a father, but his doctor tells him he has a low sperm count. To increase his chance of causing a conception, Marwan should . . . ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ejaculate at least twice a day to stimulate sperm production.
B)  soak in a hot tub.
C)  wear looser pants.
D)  wait 10-15 years and try again, because male fertility increases with age.

Question 10

Who was responsible for developing techniques to reduce the anxiety associated with childbirth? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Sigmund Freud
B)  Margaret Sanger
C)  Fernand Lamaze
D)  Charles LeFont

Question 11

Explain the situations in which a C-section would be recommended.

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A C-section, or cesarean section, may be...

Question 12

Fetal alcohol syndrome is responsible for more birth defects in the United States than any other cause. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When a fetus dies after 20 weeks of pregnancy, it is sometimes referred to as a ​

Accepted Answer

A)  elective abortion.
B)  stillbirth.
C)  miscarriage.
D)  spontaneous abortion.

Question 14

Sexual desire typically diminishes throughout a woman's pregnancy, although there may be an increase in desire during the second trimester for some women. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is true regarding sexuality during pregnancy? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Most research shows an increase in sexual interest and activity over the 9 months of pregnancy.
B)  In pregnancies with no risk factors, the woman can continue sexual activity and orgasm until the onset of labor.
C)  Sexual interest tends to be highest for a woman during the first trimester of pregnancy.
D)  Pregnancy does not affect sexual interest or behavior for most women.

Question 16

Sensitive blood tests for HCG can detect pregnancy as early as ____ after conception. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  24 hours
B)  two days
C)  one week
D)  three weeks

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding a varicocele is TRUE? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  It may be treated with hormone therapy.
B)  It most commonly occurs during puberty.
C)  It is a major cause of infertility in men.
D)  It may inhibit ovulation in women.

Question 18

The sex of the fetus can often be distinguished by the ​

Accepted Answer

A)  first trimester.
B)  second trimester.
C)  third trimester.
D)  first month.

Question 19

Women who die in childbirth most often . . . ​

Accepted Answer

A)  lived in countries other than the United States, which has one of the lowest maternal death rates in the world.
B)  are of white rather than African American descent.
C)  lived in sub-Saharan African or Southern Asia.
D)  had access to prenatal care but chose not to use it.

Question 20

List and describe the three stages in the process of childbirth. ​

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The three stages of childbirth are:

1. ...

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During pregnancy . . . ​

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At its most extreme, women suffering from PPD lose interest in their babies or develop obsessive thoughts about harming themselves or their babies. ​

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Abortions performed in the first trimester . . . ​

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Marwan would like to be a father, but his doctor tells him he has a low sperm count. To increase his chance of causing a conception, Marwan should . . . ​

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List and describe the three stages in the process of childbirth. ​

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Sexual desire typically diminishes throughout a woman's pregnancy, although there may be an increase in desire during the second trimester for some women. ​

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Fetal alcohol syndrome is responsible for more birth defects in the United States than any other cause. ​

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When a fetus dies after 20 weeks of pregnancy, it is sometimes referred to as a ​

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Which of the following statements regarding a varicocele is TRUE? ​

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Which of the following is true regarding sexuality during pregnancy? ​

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To reduce the risk of a variety of birth defects such as spinal cord abnormalities, the U.S. government recommends that a woman should consume a minimum of 400 mcg of folic acid per day if . . . ​

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Who was responsible for developing techniques to reduce the anxiety associated with childbirth? ​

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For in vitro fertilization, the sperm and ova are placed directly into the fallopian tube.

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Women who die in childbirth most often . . . ​

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Sensitive blood tests for HCG can detect pregnancy as early as ____ after conception. ​

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Explain the situations in which a C-section would be recommended.

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The sex of the fetus can often be distinguished by the ​

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Monique and Hassan purchase an over-the-counter test kit to determine when she is ovulating. This is accomplished by Monique measuring ____ with the test kit. ​

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Having someone she knows present during birth tends to increase a woman's anxiety and lengthen labor. ​

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Which of the following is true with regard to laboratory techniques that separate X- from Y-bearing sperm? ​

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Marwan would like to be a father, but his doctor tells him he has a low sperm count. To increase his chance of causing a conception, Marwan should . . .

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List and describe the three stages in the process of childbirth.

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Fetal alcohol syndrome is responsible for more birth defects in the United States than any other cause.

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When a fetus dies after 20 weeks of pregnancy, it is sometimes referred to as a

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Which of the following statements regarding a varicocele is TRUE?

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To reduce the risk of a variety of birth defects such as spinal cord abnormalities, the U.S. government recommends that a woman should consume a minimum of 400 mcg of folic acid per day if . . .

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Who was responsible for developing techniques to reduce the anxiety associated with childbirth?

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Monique and Hassan purchase an over-the-counter test kit to determine when she is ovulating. This is accomplished by Monique measuring ____ with the test kit.

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Having someone she knows present during birth tends to increase a woman's anxiety and lengthen labor.

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Which of the following is true with regard to laboratory techniques that separate X- from Y-bearing sperm?

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