Question 1

At birth, newborns do not possess any survival reflexes; rather, these reflexes emerge gradually during the two weeks following birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Jackie is a new mother who says, "I just can't stand to be away from my baby. I feel so close to him emotionally that I just love him." Jackie's comments reflect the core principle involved in:

Accepted Answer

A)  crowning 
B)  attachment 
C)  the Moro reflex 
D)  the Babinski reflex 
A)  crowning 
B)  attachment 
C)  the Moro reflex 
D)  the Babinski reflex B

Question 3

During childbirth, when the mother's "water breaks," urine is involuntarily released.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The cephalocaudal trend describes growth that occurs from the "head to the tail".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The fetal period of prenatal development occurs during which trimester(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  the first trimester 
B)  the second trimester 
C)  the third trimester 
D)  the second and third trimesters 
A)  the first trimester 
B)  the second trimester 
C)  the third trimester 
D)  the second and third trimesters

Question 6

The typical length of initial labor ranges from between a few minutes to as many as ____ hours.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  60 
C)  30 
D)  2 
A)  100 
B)  60 
C)  30 
D)  2

Question 7

A developing fetus is at greater risk for which of the follow abnormalities if the mother becomes ill with rubella during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart abnormality 
B)  deafness 
C)  limb deformities 
D)  All of these abnormalities can be associated with rubella. 
A)  heart abnormality 
B)  deafness 
C)  limb deformities 
D)  All of these abnormalities can be associated with rubella.

Question 8

To date, there have been no known birth defects associated with the mother's use of marijuana during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sperm can only survive in the vagina for 24 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the text, about what percent of fertilized eggs are lost within the first two weeks following conception:

Accepted Answer

A)  2-3% 
B)  5-9% 
C)  25% 
D)  60-70% 
A)  2-3% 
B)  5-9% 
C)  25% 
D)  60-70%

Question 11

According to the text, which of the following most correctly describes the relationship between the father's age at conception and the probability that his conceived child will be miscarried?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no relationship between paternal age and risk of miscarriage. 
B)  Fathers over age 40 have 3 times the risk for miscarriage. 
C)  Fathers under age 25 have 3 times the risk for miscarriage. 
D)  Fathers over age 40 and fathers under age 25 have half the risk of having their child miscarried as do fathers age 25-40. 
A)  There is no relationship between paternal age and risk of miscarriage. 
B)  Fathers over age 40 have 3 times the risk for miscarriage. 
C)  Fathers under age 25 have 3 times the risk for miscarriage. 
D)  Fathers over age 40 and fathers under age 25 have half the risk of having their child miscarried as do fathers age 25-40.

Question 12

The negative effects of prenatal exposure are especially significant for:

Accepted Answer

A)  boys 
B)  girls 
C)  first-born children 
D)  last-born children 
A)  boys 
B)  girls 
C)  first-born children 
D)  last-born children

Question 13

If a 42-year old woman elected to use assisted reproductive technology to help her become pregnant, she should expect to spend about for one cycle of treatment and know that her odds of success are about .

Accepted Answer

A)  $500; 60% 
B)  $2,000; 40% 
C)  $12,000; 15% 
D)  $35,000; 5% 
A)  $500; 60% 
B)  $2,000; 40% 
C)  $12,000; 15% 
D)  $35,000; 5%

Question 14

If a baby is positioned so that it will be born face up, this is called a _________ presentation; if the baby is positioned so that it will be born buttocks first, this is called a _____________ presentation.

Accepted Answer

A)  normal; breech 
B)  breech; normal 
C)  breech; posterior 
D)  posterior; breech 
A)  normal; breech 
B)  breech; normal 
C)  breech; posterior 
D)  posterior; breech

Question 15

Physicians generally use fetal monitors only in high-risk pregnancies because they pose an increased risk for infection for the mother.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

For every 100 males conceived, there are about 110 females conceived.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What would such a score most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  All vital signs are perfect. 
B)  All vital signs are normal. 
C)  Some of the baby's bodily processes are not functioning fully. 
D)  Immediate emergency measures are required. 
A)  All vital signs are perfect. 
B)  All vital signs are normal. 
C)  Some of the baby's bodily processes are not functioning fully. 
D)  Immediate emergency measures are required.

Question 18

Heart defects are especially common when pregnant mothers are exposed to a teratogen during which prenatal period?

Accepted Answer

A)  the germinal period 
B)  the embryonic period 
C)  the fetal period 
D)  the last two weeks before birth 
A)  the germinal period 
B)  the embryonic period 
C)  the fetal period 
D)  the last two weeks before birth

Question 19

About what percent of births in the U.S. today are performed by cesarean section?

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10% 
B)  15-20% 
C)  25% 
D)  33% 
A)  5-10% 
B)  15-20% 
C)  25% 
D)  33%

Question 20

The attachment of the zygote to the uterine wall is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  ovulation 
B)  menstruation 
C)  fertilization 
D)  implantation 
A)  ovulation 
B)  menstruation 
C)  fertilization 
D)  implantation

At birth, newborns do not possess any survival reflexes; rather, these reflexes emerge gradually during the two weeks following birth.

Jackie is a new mother who says, "I just can't stand to be away from my baby. I feel so close to him emotionally that I just love him." Jackie's comments reflect the core principle involved in:

During childbirth, when the mother's "water breaks," urine is involuntarily released.

The cephalocaudal trend describes growth that occurs from the "head to the tail".

The fetal period of prenatal development occurs during which trimester(s)?

The typical length of initial labor ranges from between a few minutes to as many as ____ hours.

A developing fetus is at greater risk for which of the follow abnormalities if the mother becomes ill with rubella during pregnancy?

To date, there have been no known birth defects associated with the mother's use of marijuana during pregnancy.

Sperm can only survive in the vagina for 24 hours.

According to the text, about what percent of fertilized eggs are lost within the first two weeks following conception:

According to the text, which of the following most correctly describes the relationship between the father's age at conception and the probability that his conceived child will be miscarried?

The negative effects of prenatal exposure are especially significant for:

If a 42-year old woman elected to use assisted reproductive technology to help her become pregnant, she should expect to spend about for one cycle of treatment and know that her odds of success are about .

If a baby is positioned so that it will be born face up, this is called a _ presentation; if the baby is positioned so that it will be born buttocks first, this is called a _____ presentation.

Physicians generally use fetal monitors only in high-risk pregnancies because they pose an increased risk for infection for the mother.

For every 100 males conceived, there are about 110 females conceived.

What would such a score most likely indicate?

Heart defects are especially common when pregnant mothers are exposed to a teratogen during which prenatal period?

About what percent of births in the U.S. today are performed by cesarean section?

The attachment of the zygote to the uterine wall is called:

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Exam 3: Prenatal Development and Childbirth

At birth, newborns do not possess any survival reflexes; rather, these reflexes emerge gradually during the two weeks following birth.

Jackie is a new mother who says, "I just can't stand to be away from my baby. I feel so close to him emotionally that I just love him." Jackie's comments reflect the core principle involved in:

During childbirth, when the mother's "water breaks," urine is involuntarily released.

The cephalocaudal trend describes growth that occurs from the "head to the tail".

The fetal period of prenatal development occurs during which trimester(s)?

The typical length of initial labor ranges from between a few minutes to as many as ____ hours.

A developing fetus is at greater risk for which of the follow abnormalities if the mother becomes ill with rubella during pregnancy?

To date, there have been no known birth defects associated with the mother's use of marijuana during pregnancy.

Sperm can only survive in the vagina for 24 hours.

According to the text, about what percent of fertilized eggs are lost within the first two weeks following conception:

According to the text, which of the following most correctly describes the relationship between the father's age at conception and the probability that his conceived child will be miscarried?

The negative effects of prenatal exposure are especially significant for:

If a 42-year old woman elected to use assisted reproductive technology to help her become pregnant, she should expect to spend about for one cycle of treatment and know that her odds of success are about .

If a baby is positioned so that it will be born face up, this is called a _________ presentation; if the baby is positioned so that it will be born buttocks first, this is called a _____________ presentation.

Physicians generally use fetal monitors only in high-risk pregnancies because they pose an increased risk for infection for the mother.

For every 100 males conceived, there are about 110 females conceived.

What would such a score most likely indicate?

Heart defects are especially common when pregnant mothers are exposed to a teratogen during which prenatal period?

About what percent of births in the U.S. today are performed by cesarean section?

The attachment of the zygote to the uterine wall is called:

Understanding Human Development

Heredity and Environment

Infancy and Toddlerhood: Physical, Cognitive, and Language Development

Infancy and Toddlerhood: Personality and Sociocultural Development

Early Childhood: Physical, Cognitive, and Language Development

Early Childhood: Personality and Sociocultural Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

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Young Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

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Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

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If a baby is positioned so that it will be born face up, this is called a _ presentation; if the baby is positioned so that it will be born buttocks first, this is called a _____ presentation.