Question 1

The fetus is contained within the

Accepted Answer

A)  yolk.
B)  amnion.
C)  placenta.
D)  blastocyst.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

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It is an impregnation in which...

Question 3

Carla just had chorionic villus sampling to determine if her fetus had birth defects.This test was likely performed in the ____________ weeks of gestation.

Accepted Answer

A)  second to fourth
B)  eighth to tenth
C)  tenth to thirteen
D)  fifteenth to twentiethE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which trimester of pregnancy tends to be the most pleasant for the mother?

Accepted Answer

A)  first
B)  second
C)  third
D)  They are all equally as unpleasant.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Penetration of the oocyte's outer layers requires capacitation of the sperm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following will reduce the likelihood of low-birth-weight and premature births?

Accepted Answer

A)  regular blood pressure checks
B)  regular prenatal care
C)  immunization against Group B streptococcus
D)  screening for hepatitisE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

_________________ is the reproduction of an individual from a single cell taken from a donor or parent.

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The answer of _________________ is the reproduction of an individual...

Question 8

The most serious and rarest postpartum mental illness is

Accepted Answer

A)  postpartum depression.
B)  postpartum psychosis.
C)  baby blues.
D)  postpartum melancholia.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

What are the principle causes of infertility in women and men?

Accepted Answer

In females,problems with ovulation,block...

Question 10

What is preconception care?

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Preconception care is interven...

Question 11

Group B Streptococcus can be fatal to newborns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What percentage of all pregnancies in the United States result in premature births?

Accepted Answer

A)  2%
B)  12%
C)  22%
D)  32%E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The yellowish liquid secreted by a pregnant woman's breasts is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The yellowish liquid secreted by a pregnant...

Question 14

Intercourse should be avoided during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most common cause of miscarriages is chromosomal abnormality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The heart of an embryo start to beat at

Accepted Answer

A)  two weeks.
B)  five weeks.
C)  four weeks.
D)  seven weeks.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Fertilization is considered complete when

Accepted Answer

A)  the diploid zygote is formed.
B)  the acrosomal reaction ceases.
C)  capacitation begins.
D)  the corona radiata is penetrated.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Which is the correct sequence of development for a fertilized ovum?

Accepted Answer

A)  zygote,blastocyst,embryo,fetus
B)  blastocyst,zygote,fetus,embryo
C)  zygote,blastocyst,fetus,embryo
D)  blastocyst,zygote,embryo,fetusE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

In a situation in which it is critical to know about fetal abnormalities as early as possible,which diagnostic test is likely to be recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  ultrasound
B)  amniocentesis
C)  alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) 
D)  chorionic villus sampling (CVS) E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Ultrasound imaging uses ____________ to create a computer-generated picture of the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A)  high-frequency sound waves
B)  low radiation x-rays
C)  electron microscopes
D)  plateletsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 12: Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

What are the principle causes of infertility in women and men?

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Fertilization is considered complete when

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Group B Streptococcus can be fatal to newborns.

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Carla just had chorionic villus sampling to determine if her fetus had birth defects.This test was likely performed in the ____________ weeks of gestation.

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Intercourse should be avoided during pregnancy.

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The fetus is contained within the

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The yellowish liquid secreted by a pregnant woman's breasts is called __________.

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The heart of an embryo start to beat at

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The most common cause of miscarriages is chromosomal abnormality.

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What is preconception care?

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Ultrasound imaging uses ____________ to create a computer-generated picture of the fetus.

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Which is the correct sequence of development for a fertilized ovum?

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_________________ is the reproduction of an individual from a single cell taken from a donor or parent.

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What is an ectopic pregnancy?

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What percentage of all pregnancies in the United States result in premature births?

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The most serious and rarest postpartum mental illness is

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In a situation in which it is critical to know about fetal abnormalities as early as possible,which diagnostic test is likely to be recommended?

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Which trimester of pregnancy tends to be the most pleasant for the mother?

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Penetration of the oocyte's outer layers requires capacitation of the sperm.

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