Question 1

A friend has decided to give birth at home. Tell her the pros and cons of making this choice.

Accepted Answer

Giving birth at home can have both pros

Question 2

Cesarean sections are the most frequently performed surgical procedure in United States hospitals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A couple is considered to have a problem with fertility if they

Accepted Answer

A)  miscarry more than two conceptions. 
B)  fail to conceive within 1 year of frequent, unprotected sex. 
C)  do not respond to infertility treatments, such as hormonal supplements. 
D)  are both are over the age of 35 years. 
A)  miscarry more than two conceptions. 
B)  fail to conceive within 1 year of frequent, unprotected sex. 
C)  do not respond to infertility treatments, such as hormonal supplements. 
D)  are both are over the age of 35 years.

Question 4

At conception

Accepted Answer

A)  there are twice as many females conceptions are male conceptions. 
B)  between 107 and 170 males are conceived for every 100 females. 
C)  there are as many females conceptions as there are male conceptions. 
D)  there are 130 females conceptions for every 100 male conceptions. 
A)  there are twice as many females conceptions are male conceptions. 
B)  between 107 and 170 males are conceived for every 100 females. 
C)  there are as many females conceptions as there are male conceptions. 
D)  there are 130 females conceptions for every 100 male conceptions.

Question 5

The mother's blood crosses through the placenta to nourish the developing embryo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

During the phase of labor called transition

Accepted Answer

A)  contractions are relatively light and are not painful so the woman can continue light activities. 
B)  contractions come rapidly with little or no break in them and the amniotic sac ruptures. 
C)  the baby moves down into the birth canal and the woman has a strong urge to push. 
D)  the uterus contracts following the birth of the baby and the placenta is expelled. 
A)  contractions are relatively light and are not painful so the woman can continue light activities. 
B)  contractions come rapidly with little or no break in them and the amniotic sac ruptures. 
C)  the baby moves down into the birth canal and the woman has a strong urge to push. 
D)  the uterus contracts following the birth of the baby and the placenta is expelled.

Question 7

Maternal smoking is the leading preventable cause of mental retardation in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One of the reasons why babies born to women who smoke during their pregnancy show growth retardation (that is, they are small and lighter than average for their gestational age) is that nicotine

Accepted Answer

A)  destroys many of the nutrients in the woman's blood. 
B)  slows down the rate of cell division in the developing fetus. 
C)  constricts the blood vessels and limits the flow of oxygen and nutrients through the placenta. 
D)  makes the fetus more active and this additional activity reduces the size of the fetus. 
A)  destroys many of the nutrients in the woman's blood. 
B)  slows down the rate of cell division in the developing fetus. 
C)  constricts the blood vessels and limits the flow of oxygen and nutrients through the placenta. 
D)  makes the fetus more active and this additional activity reduces the size of the fetus.

Question 9

Infants who are born smaller than the average for their gestational age are

Accepted Answer

A)  more vulnerable to infections. 
B)  more difficult for the mother to deliver. 
C)  more likely to suffer from colic. 
D)  more likely to have genetic abnormalities. 
A)  more vulnerable to infections. 
B)  more difficult for the mother to deliver. 
C)  more likely to suffer from colic. 
D)  more likely to have genetic abnormalities.

Question 10

In a comparison of infant mortality rates, in 2006 the United States

Accepted Answer

A)  had one of the lowest rates of infant deaths in the world. 
B)  improved its position from number 6 to number 3 in a decade. 
C)  slipped from having the lowest rate to being number 2. 
D)  ranked near the bottom on a list of industrialized nations. 
A)  had one of the lowest rates of infant deaths in the world. 
B)  improved its position from number 6 to number 3 in a decade. 
C)  slipped from having the lowest rate to being number 2. 
D)  ranked near the bottom on a list of industrialized nations.

Question 11

It is a good precaution for a pregnant woman to

Accepted Answer

A)  limit her exposure to the sun during her pregnancy. 
B)  stop exercising while she is pregnant. 
C)  limit her consumption of caffeine. 
D)  limit her intake of foods high in folic acid. 
A)  limit her exposure to the sun during her pregnancy. 
B)  stop exercising while she is pregnant. 
C)  limit her consumption of caffeine. 
D)  limit her intake of foods high in folic acid.

Question 12

The testosterone level of a new father declines following the birth of his baby.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

During prenatal development

Accepted Answer

A)  male conceptions are more vulnerable than female conceptions and therefore are less likely to survive. 
B)  the last trimester is the most risky period of development. 
C)  more females are conceived, but they are also less likely to survive. 
D)  there are more male conceptions, but male conceptions are less likely to successfully implant in the uterus. 
A)  male conceptions are more vulnerable than female conceptions and therefore are less likely to survive. 
B)  the last trimester is the most risky period of development. 
C)  more females are conceived, but they are also less likely to survive. 
D)  there are more male conceptions, but male conceptions are less likely to successfully implant in the uterus.

Question 14

An important developmental event at 9 weeks gestational age is that the

Accepted Answer

A)  testes of a male embryo begin to produce androgens and that alters the development of the genitalia into a male reproductive system. 
B)  ovaries of a female embryo begin to produce estrogen and that alters the development of the genitalia into a female reproductive system. 
C)  conception implants in the lining of the uterus and establishes a connection with the maternal system. 
D)  placenta begins to function and now brings nutrients and oxygen to the developing embryo. 
A)  testes of a male embryo begin to produce androgens and that alters the development of the genitalia into a male reproductive system. 
B)  ovaries of a female embryo begin to produce estrogen and that alters the development of the genitalia into a female reproductive system. 
C)  conception implants in the lining of the uterus and establishes a connection with the maternal system. 
D)  placenta begins to function and now brings nutrients and oxygen to the developing embryo.

Question 15

Discuss the following statement: "All mothers know instinctively how to take care of their new babies." Discuss the biological, individual and social factors that contribute to a mother's ability to nurture her new baby.

Accepted Answer

The statement "All mothers know instinct

Question 16

The Apgar Scale is used

Accepted Answer

A)  by the mother to describe the amount of pain she is experiencing during labor. 
B)  by the doctor to assess the ease or difficulty of the delivery. 
C)  to assess the overall condition of a newborn at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. 
D)  by the parents to describe the quality of their transition to parenthood. 
A)  by the mother to describe the amount of pain she is experiencing during labor. 
B)  by the doctor to assess the ease or difficulty of the delivery. 
C)  to assess the overall condition of a newborn at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. 
D)  by the parents to describe the quality of their transition to parenthood.

Question 17

The _____________________ stage of prenatal development lasts from about 2 weeks postconception to two months.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

It is normal for a newborn to

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep 10 to 12 hours a day, with almost all of the sleep time spent in REM sleep. 
B)  wake every 6 to 8 hours to be fed and to sleep through the night by 3 months of age. 
C)  spend most of their sleep time in deep sleep, with little or no REM sleep. 
D)  sleep 16 to 18 hours out of each day and to wake to eat every 3 to 4 hours. 
A)  sleep 10 to 12 hours a day, with almost all of the sleep time spent in REM sleep. 
B)  wake every 6 to 8 hours to be fed and to sleep through the night by 3 months of age. 
C)  spend most of their sleep time in deep sleep, with little or no REM sleep. 
D)  sleep 16 to 18 hours out of each day and to wake to eat every 3 to 4 hours.

Question 19

Two important things that parents can do to reduce the risk of an infant dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome are to

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminate gluten from the infant's diet and only use bottled water when making the baby's formula. 
B)  put the infant to sleep on his back and make sure the mother does not to smoke while pregnant or after the baby is born. 
C)  not allow the baby to sleep for more than 3 hours at a time and to not feed the baby after 6 p.m. 
D)  allow the baby to co-sleep in the parents' bed and keep the bedroom temperature above 80 degrees. 
A)  eliminate gluten from the infant's diet and only use bottled water when making the baby's formula. 
B)  put the infant to sleep on his back and make sure the mother does not to smoke while pregnant or after the baby is born. 
C)  not allow the baby to sleep for more than 3 hours at a time and to not feed the baby after 6 p.m. 
D)  allow the baby to co-sleep in the parents' bed and keep the bedroom temperature above 80 degrees.

Question 20

In order to stimulate prenatal learning, research findings indicate

Accepted Answer

A)  the more stimulation that is provided during the prenatal time frame, the more cognitively advanced the child will be. 
B)  stimulation that goes beyond what is normally provided to the developing fetus is not necessarily better and could even be harmful. 
C)  no stimulation needs to be provided during the prenatal period for neural growth to reach an optimal state. 
D)  direct stimulation through the use of electrical impulses is the best way to enhance neural growth. 
A)  the more stimulation that is provided during the prenatal time frame, the more cognitively advanced the child will be. 
B)  stimulation that goes beyond what is normally provided to the developing fetus is not necessarily better and could even be harmful. 
C)  no stimulation needs to be provided during the prenatal period for neural growth to reach an optimal state. 
D)  direct stimulation through the use of electrical impulses is the best way to enhance neural growth.

A friend has decided to give birth at home. Tell her the pros and cons of making this choice.

Cesarean sections are the most frequently performed surgical procedure in United States hospitals.

A couple is considered to have a problem with fertility if they

At conception

The mother's blood crosses through the placenta to nourish the developing embryo.

During the phase of labor called transition

Maternal smoking is the leading preventable cause of mental retardation in the United States.

One of the reasons why babies born to women who smoke during their pregnancy show growth retardation (that is, they are small and lighter than average for their gestational age) is that nicotine

Infants who are born smaller than the average for their gestational age are

In a comparison of infant mortality rates, in 2006 the United States

It is a good precaution for a pregnant woman to

The testosterone level of a new father declines following the birth of his baby.

During prenatal development

An important developmental event at 9 weeks gestational age is that the

Discuss the following statement: "All mothers know instinctively how to take care of their new babies." Discuss the biological, individual and social factors that contribute to a mother's ability to nurture her new baby.

The Apgar Scale is used

The _____________________ stage of prenatal development lasts from about 2 weeks postconception to two months.

It is normal for a newborn to

Two important things that parents can do to reduce the risk of an infant dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome are to

In order to stimulate prenatal learning, research findings indicate

Introduction: Issues and Themes in Child Development

Theories of Development

How We Study Development

How Children Develop: Nature Through Nurture

Physical Development: the Brain and the Body

Cognitive Development

Intelligence and Academic Achievement

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

Identity: the Self, Gender, and Moral Development

Social Development: Social Cognition and Peer Relationships

Families

Beyond Family and School: Activities, Media and the Natural World

Health, Well-Being, and Resilience

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Exam 5: Prenatal Development, the Newborn, and the Transition to Parenthood

A friend has decided to give birth at home. Tell her the pros and cons of making this choice.

Cesarean sections are the most frequently performed surgical procedure in United States hospitals.

A couple is considered to have a problem with fertility if they

At conception

The mother's blood crosses through the placenta to nourish the developing embryo.

During the phase of labor called transition

Maternal smoking is the leading preventable cause of mental retardation in the United States.

One of the reasons why babies born to women who smoke during their pregnancy show growth retardation (that is, they are small and lighter than average for their gestational age) is that nicotine

Infants who are born smaller than the average for their gestational age are

In a comparison of infant mortality rates, in 2006 the United States

It is a good precaution for a pregnant woman to

The testosterone level of a new father declines following the birth of his baby.

During prenatal development

An important developmental event at 9 weeks gestational age is that the

Discuss the following statement: "All mothers know instinctively how to take care of their new babies." Discuss the biological, individual and social factors that contribute to a mother's ability to nurture her new baby.

The Apgar Scale is used

The _____________________ stage of prenatal development lasts from about 2 weeks postconception to two months.

It is normal for a newborn to

Two important things that parents can do to reduce the risk of an infant dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome are to

In order to stimulate prenatal learning, research findings indicate

Introduction: Issues and Themes in Child Development

Theories of Development

How We Study Development

How Children Develop: Nature Through Nurture

Physical Development: the Brain and the Body

Cognitive Development

Intelligence and Academic Achievement

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

Identity: the Self, Gender, and Moral Development

Social Development: Social Cognition and Peer Relationships

Families

Beyond Family and School: Activities, Media and the Natural World

Health, Well-Being, and Resilience

Filters