Question 1

By the twelfth week of pregnancy, __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the sex of the fetus can be detected with ultrasound
B)   the mother can feel the movements of the fetus
C)   the fetus is viable and can survive if born early
D)   synchrony between fetal heart rate and motor activity peaks

Question 2

Newborns sleep about __________ hours per day.

Accepted Answer

A)   8 to 9
B)   10 to 12
C)   16 to 18
D)   20 to 22

Question 3

Mothers who __________ have fewer birth complications and shorter labors.

Accepted Answer

A)   choose cesarean delivery
B)   give birth at home
C)   are supported by a trained companion during childbirth
D)   are administered epidural analgesia during childbirth

Question 4

In the __________ period, teratogens rarely have any impact.

Accepted Answer

A)   germinal
B)   embryonic
C)   fetal
D)   prenatal

Question 5

Which of the following is a situational barrier to seeking early prenatal care?

Accepted Answer

A)   psychological stress
B)   difficulty arranging transportation
C)   ambivalence about the pregnancy
D)   demands of taking care of other young children

Question 6

When the blastocyst burrows deep into the uterine lining, __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   implantation occurs
B)   pregnancy does not occur
C)   it stops growing
D)   the cells of the zygote first duplicate

Question 7

__________ is the least-developed of the newborn baby's senses.

Accepted Answer

A)   Taste
B)   Sound
C)   Vision
D)   Touch

Question 8

The harm done by teratogens __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   is straightforward and predictable
B)   is usually apparent at birth
C)   rarely goes beyond physical damage
D)   depends on age at the time of exposure

Question 9

Which statement about prenatal marijuana exposure is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is linked to impulsivity and overactivity.
B)   Lasting consequences are well-established.
C)   Studies show no negative effects of exposure.
D)   It is linked to an array of physical malformations.

Question 10

In the last weeks of pregnancy, __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the fetus usually loses a pound or two
B)   most fetuses assume an upside-down position
C)   fetal growth increases dramatically
D)   the fetus begins relying on its own well-developed immune system

Question 11

Heaven was born several weeks before her due date. Although she was small, her birth weight was appropriate, based on time spent in the uterus. Heaven is a __________ infant.

Accepted Answer

A)   small-for-date
B)   small-for-weight
C)   mature
D)   preterm

Question 12

Which statement about the harm done by teratogens is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Passive smoking is rarely harmful to the developing fetus.
B)   The genetic makeup of the mother and the developing organism plays an important role.
C)   The negative impact of teratogens is usually reversible.
D)   The most serious defects occur in the germinal period.

Question 13

A baby born between the seventh and eighth months of pregnancy __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   is typically just as healthy as a full-term baby
B)   usually needs oxygen assistance to breathe
C)   will not be viable
D)   is considered small-for-date

Question 14

What is one of the functions served by amniotic fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)   It delivers food and oxygen to the developing organism.
B)   It helps keep the temperature of the prenatal world constant.
C)   It delivers nutrients and removes waste products.
D)   It produces blood cells until the organs are mature enough to take over this function.

Question 15

__________ are a strong type of painkiller used in labor and delivery that block sensation.

Accepted Answer

A)   Anesthetics
B)   Analgesics
C)   Anti-inflammatories
D)   Folic acids

Question 16

Three-month-old Jefferson will probably listen longer to __________ than to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   pure tones; voices
B)   pure tones; noises
C)   human speech; nonspeech sounds
D)   a foreign language; his native language

Question 17

In the United States, a leading factor in neonatal mortality that is largely preventable is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   malnutrition
B)   physical defects
C)   low birth weight
D)   sudden infant death syndrome

Question 18

Which Apgar criterion is the most difficult to apply to newborns of all races?

Accepted Answer

A)   pink color
B)   reflex irritability
C)   limp muscle tone
D)   strong breathing

Question 19

Mounting evidence suggests that __________ is a major contributor to SIDS.

Accepted Answer

A)   impaired brain functioning
B)   higher-than-average birth weight
C)   organized and patterned sleep behavior
D)   a family history of chromosomal abnormalities

Question 20

Adolescent children of mothers who were home-visited as part of the Nurse-Family Partnership __________ than comparison-group agemates.

Accepted Answer

A)   scored lower in impulsivity and overactivity
B)   had lower academic achievement scores
C)   showed more aggressive behavior
D)   reported less alcohol and drug use

Exam 3: Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby

Mounting evidence suggests that __________ is a major contributor to SIDS.

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Mothers who __________ have fewer birth complications and shorter labors.

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Three-month-old Jefferson will probably listen longer to __________ than to __________.

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Newborns sleep about __________ hours per day.

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A baby born between the seventh and eighth months of pregnancy __________.

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In the __________ period, teratogens rarely have any impact.

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Which of the following is a situational barrier to seeking early prenatal care?

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In the United States, a leading factor in neonatal mortality that is largely preventable is __________.

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__________ is the least-developed of the newborn baby's senses.

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Heaven was born several weeks before her due date. Although she was small, her birth weight was appropriate, based on time spent in the uterus. Heaven is a __________ infant.

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Which Apgar criterion is the most difficult to apply to newborns of all races?

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__________ are a strong type of painkiller used in labor and delivery that block sensation.

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In the last weeks of pregnancy, __________.

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When the blastocyst burrows deep into the uterine lining, __________.

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Adolescent children of mothers who were home-visited as part of the Nurse-Family Partnership __________ than comparison-group agemates.

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Which statement about prenatal marijuana exposure is true?

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Which statement about the harm done by teratogens is true?

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By the twelfth week of pregnancy, __________.

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The harm done by teratogens __________.

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What is one of the functions served by amniotic fluid?

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