Question 1

A neonate receives an APGAR score of 7.What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  The baby is in no danger 
B)  The baby needs help establishing normal breathing patterns 
C)  The baby is in critical condition 
D)  The baby is non-responsive 
A)  The baby is in no danger 
B)  The baby needs help establishing normal breathing patterns 
C)  The baby is in critical condition 
D)  The baby is non-responsive A

Question 2

What types of twins are conceived when more than one ovum is produced and where both have been fertilized by separate sperm?

Accepted Answer

A)  fraternal twins 
B)  identical twins 
C)  monozygotic twins 
D)  germinal twins 
A)  fraternal twins 
B)  identical twins 
C)  monozygotic twins 
D)  germinal twins A

Question 3

Due to mounting legal,health,and ethical concerns,Canada has new legislation to regulate most aspects of assisted human reproduction (AHR)and related research,except for donor sperm/egg identity anonymity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following items is unrelated to the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen deprivation 
B)  fetal distress 
C)  anoxia 
D)  premature birth 
A)  oxygen deprivation 
B)  fetal distress 
C)  anoxia 
D)  premature birth

Question 5

An analgesic is administered during labour in order to reduce anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In several studies of children conceived through IVF,developmentalists have discovered serious negative consequences resulting from cryopreservation (freezing and thawing of fertilized eggs).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following in utero behaviours signals that synapse formation is occurring in the fetal brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  blinking 
B)  yawning 
C)  kicking 
D)  turning 
A)  blinking 
B)  yawning 
C)  kicking 
D)  turning

Question 8

Which of the following diagnostic tests are able to identify chromosomal errors and many genetic disorders prior to birth?

Accepted Answer

A)  amniocentesis 
B)  alpha-fetoprotein blood test 
C)  fetoscopy 
D)  ultrasound 
A)  amniocentesis 
B)  alpha-fetoprotein blood test 
C)  fetoscopy 
D)  ultrasound

Question 9

When researchers have examined the relationship between maternal emotions and prenatal development,the most consistent finding has been that

Accepted Answer

A)  there is no link between maternal emotions and the development of the infant. 
B)  infants whose mothers were anxious or depressed are more likely to be anxious or depressed as adults. 
C)  stressful psychological states, such as anxiety or depression, lead to spontaneous abortion or fetal death. 
D)  fetuses of severely distressed mothers tend to grow more slowly. 
A)  there is no link between maternal emotions and the development of the infant. 
B)  infants whose mothers were anxious or depressed are more likely to be anxious or depressed as adults. 
C)  stressful psychological states, such as anxiety or depression, lead to spontaneous abortion or fetal death. 
D)  fetuses of severely distressed mothers tend to grow more slowly.

Question 10

Movement to the head-down position for birth occurs during which weeks of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  weeks 17-20 
B)  weeks 21-24 
C)  weeks 29-32 
D)  weeks 33-36 
A)  weeks 17-20 
B)  weeks 21-24 
C)  weeks 29-32 
D)  weeks 33-36

Question 11

Which of the following best represents a true statement about paternal influence on reproductive risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Changes in sperm exposed to toxins after fertilization cannot impact the prenate. 
B)  There is no correlation between paternal age and birth abnormalities. 
C)  Men who work in occupations such as janitor, firefighter, or painter are at higher risk for reproductive abnormalities due to toxin exposure. 
D)  Sperm adversely affected by toxins up to six months before conception can impact the prenate. 
A)  Changes in sperm exposed to toxins after fertilization cannot impact the prenate. 
B)  There is no correlation between paternal age and birth abnormalities. 
C)  Men who work in occupations such as janitor, firefighter, or painter are at higher risk for reproductive abnormalities due to toxin exposure. 
D)  Sperm adversely affected by toxins up to six months before conception can impact the prenate.

Question 12

Mandy and John's baby was born eight weeks early.There is a good chance that their child will suffer from respiratory distress syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Briefly describe the two ways that twins are formed,and describe the genetic relationships between twins.

Accepted Answer

Twins are formed in two main ways: ident

Question 14

Which of the following is true about teratogens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maternal age, but not paternal age, is considered a teratogen. 
B)  Research on Ecstasy, a so-called "club drug," confirms that the drug poses no risks to the fetus. 
C)  Environmental agents can have direct, nonheritable effects on prenatal development by damaging or disrupting cell development. 
D)  Teratogens are identified as toxins from the outside rather than internal factors. 
A)  Maternal age, but not paternal age, is considered a teratogen. 
B)  Research on Ecstasy, a so-called "club drug," confirms that the drug poses no risks to the fetus. 
C)  Environmental agents can have direct, nonheritable effects on prenatal development by damaging or disrupting cell development. 
D)  Teratogens are identified as toxins from the outside rather than internal factors.

Question 15

Which of the following is an accurate statement about sex differences in prenatal development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Female fetuses appear more sensitive to external stimulation and advance more rapidly in skeletal development. 
B)  More females than males are conceived. 
C)  Females are typically longer and weigh more at birth than males. 
D)  Males are more advanced in all aspects of prenatal development, particularly development of the skeleton. 
A)  Female fetuses appear more sensitive to external stimulation and advance more rapidly in skeletal development. 
B)  More females than males are conceived. 
C)  Females are typically longer and weigh more at birth than males. 
D)  Males are more advanced in all aspects of prenatal development, particularly development of the skeleton.

Question 16

A woman's health care provider will likely encourage her to eat foods high in folic acid,such as beans or spinach,during pregnancy.What is the purpose of this dietary recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A)  to reduce the effects of stress on the fetus 
B)  to reduce the risk of neural tube anomalies, such as spina bifida 
C)  to help moderate the effects of teratogens to which the fetus might be exposed 
D)  to ensure sufficient weight gain for a healthy baby 
A)  to reduce the effects of stress on the fetus 
B)  to reduce the risk of neural tube anomalies, such as spina bifida 
C)  to help moderate the effects of teratogens to which the fetus might be exposed 
D)  to ensure sufficient weight gain for a healthy baby

Question 17

All of the following are associated with the third trimester of pregnancy EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  weight gain 
B)  secretion of colostrum 
C)  increased risk of spontaneous abortion 
D)  toxemia 
A)  weight gain 
B)  secretion of colostrum 
C)  increased risk of spontaneous abortion 
D)  toxemia

Question 18

In the assisted reproduction technique known as ________,donor sperm may be deposited directly into the uterus of a woman who wants to conceive without a male partner.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitrification 
B)  artificial insemination 
C)  in vitro fertilization 
D)  cryopreservation 
A)  vitrification 
B)  artificial insemination 
C)  in vitro fertilization 
D)  cryopreservation

Question 19

Fetoscopy is a prenatal screening tool that involves the insertion of a tiny camera into the womb to directly observe fetal development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Mothers who receive medication during childbirth will typically deliver children who are slightly more sluggish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A neonate receives an APGAR score of 7.What does this mean?

What types of twins are conceived when more than one ovum is produced and where both have been fertilized by separate sperm?

Due to mounting legal,health,and ethical concerns,Canada has new legislation to regulate most aspects of assisted human reproduction (AHR)and related research,except for donor sperm/egg identity anonymity.

Which of the following items is unrelated to the others?

An analgesic is administered during labour in order to reduce anxiety.

In several studies of children conceived through IVF,developmentalists have discovered serious negative consequences resulting from cryopreservation (freezing and thawing of fertilized eggs).

Which of the following in utero behaviours signals that synapse formation is occurring in the fetal brain?

Which of the following diagnostic tests are able to identify chromosomal errors and many genetic disorders prior to birth?

When researchers have examined the relationship between maternal emotions and prenatal development,the most consistent finding has been that

Movement to the head-down position for birth occurs during which weeks of pregnancy?

Which of the following best represents a true statement about paternal influence on reproductive risk?

Mandy and John's baby was born eight weeks early.There is a good chance that their child will suffer from respiratory distress syndrome.

Briefly describe the two ways that twins are formed,and describe the genetic relationships between twins.

Which of the following is true about teratogens?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about sex differences in prenatal development?

A woman's health care provider will likely encourage her to eat foods high in folic acid,such as beans or spinach,during pregnancy.What is the purpose of this dietary recommendation?

All of the following are associated with the third trimester of pregnancy EXCEPT

In the assisted reproduction technique known as ________,donor sperm may be deposited directly into the uterus of a woman who wants to conceive without a male partner.

Fetoscopy is a prenatal screening tool that involves the insertion of a tiny camera into the womb to directly observe fetal development.

Mothers who receive medication during childbirth will typically deliver children who are slightly more sluggish.

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

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Exam 3: Prenatal Development and Birth

A neonate receives an APGAR score of 7.What does this mean?

What types of twins are conceived when more than one ovum is produced and where both have been fertilized by separate sperm?

Due to mounting legal,health,and ethical concerns,Canada has new legislation to regulate most aspects of assisted human reproduction (AHR)and related research,except for donor sperm/egg identity anonymity.

Which of the following items is unrelated to the others?

An analgesic is administered during labour in order to reduce anxiety.

In several studies of children conceived through IVF,developmentalists have discovered serious negative consequences resulting from cryopreservation (freezing and thawing of fertilized eggs).

Which of the following in utero behaviours signals that synapse formation is occurring in the fetal brain?

Which of the following diagnostic tests are able to identify chromosomal errors and many genetic disorders prior to birth?

When researchers have examined the relationship between maternal emotions and prenatal development,the most consistent finding has been that

Movement to the head-down position for birth occurs during which weeks of pregnancy?

Which of the following best represents a true statement about paternal influence on reproductive risk?

Mandy and John's baby was born eight weeks early.There is a good chance that their child will suffer from respiratory distress syndrome.

Briefly describe the two ways that twins are formed,and describe the genetic relationships between twins.

Which of the following is true about teratogens?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about sex differences in prenatal development?

A woman's health care provider will likely encourage her to eat foods high in folic acid,such as beans or spinach,during pregnancy.What is the purpose of this dietary recommendation?

All of the following are associated with the third trimester of pregnancy EXCEPT

In the assisted reproduction technique known as ________,donor sperm may be deposited directly into the uterus of a woman who wants to conceive without a male partner.

Fetoscopy is a prenatal screening tool that involves the insertion of a tiny camera into the womb to directly observe fetal development.

Mothers who receive medication during childbirth will typically deliver children who are slightly more sluggish.

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Bereavement

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