Question 1

Domestic violence is a risk factor for both a pregnant woman and her fetus. All of the following are complications of physical abuse of a woman during pregnancy EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) increased risk of miscarriage. 
B) preterm labor. 
C) congenital defects. 
D) low birth weight.

Question 2

Pica is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) the inability to gain weight during pregnancy. 
B) nausea that persists through the entire gestation. 
C) the ingestion of nonfood substances. 
D) a complication of the TORCH complex.

Question 3

Which of the following behaviors is NOT assessed by the Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale?

Accepted Answer

A) Degree of alertness 
B) Irritability 
C) Amount of startles 
D) Ability to fall asleep without intervention

Question 4

Healthy Families Arizona  is a home visitation program that

Accepted Answer

A) attempts to reduce each family's stress level. 
B) provides practical assistance for obtaining food, diapers, and housing. 
C) strengthens family functioning. 
D) starts with birth and ends at 3 years of age.

Question 5

Lack of oxygen to the brain during birth can result in

Accepted Answer

A) anencephaly. 
B) cerebral palsy. 
C) Down syndrome. 
D) phenylketonuria.

Question 6

Thalidomide, a mild tranquilizer sold over the counter in the 1960s to alleviate symptoms of morning sickness, is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a barbiturate. 
B) a teratogen. 
C) a safe medication to use during pregnancy. 
D) a carcinogen.

Question 7

Social risk factors in pregnancy that can have a negative effect on development include

Accepted Answer

A) a large family. 
B) a lack of maternal education. 
C) unemployment. 
D) the prenatal environment.

Question 8

Rh incompatibility occurs when

Accepted Answer

A) a mother's partner and the baby are both Rh negative. 
B) a mother is Rh positive and her partner is Rh negative. 
C) a mother is Rh negative and her partner is Rh positive. 
D) a mother and her partner are both Rh negative, but the baby is Rh positive.

Question 9

Based on age, which of the following is the optimum age for pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 40 
B) 33 
C) 17 
D) 16

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE of a Small for Gestational Age (SGA)infant?

Accepted Answer

A) Its weight falls below the 25th percentile of the normal weight of an infant in that particular stage of development. 
B) The infant has a low birth weight because it is born too early. 
C) The infant is born small because of prenatal deprivation of some sort that affected its growth and development. 
D) The outlook for long-term growth improvement is poor.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is TRUE of a baby who has an opening in the spinal column through which part of the spinal cord bulges?

Accepted Answer

A) The baby has spina bifida. 
B) The baby's defect can be easily repaired. 
C) The baby has cerebral palsy. 
D) The baby has a chromosomal abnormality.

Question 12

The third stage of labor involves

Accepted Answer

A) complete dilation of the cervix. 
B) pushing the baby down the birth canal. 
C) the crowning of the baby's head. 
D) delivering the placenta.

Question 13

All of the following are results of early intervention programs with families EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) improvement of cognitive development. 
B) reduction in delinquent behavior. 
C) improved social adjustment. 
D) decrease in sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 14

The following is true about cesarean births EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) they are not a viable lifesaving solution to a birth complication. 
B) they increase the mother's risk of pain, trauma, and maternal mortality. 
C) they are increasingly common in the United States. 
D) 1/3 of babies are born this way in the United States.

Question 15

Perinatal transmission is one of the most frequent modes for transmitting

Accepted Answer

A) toxoplasmosis. 
B) gonorrhea. 
C) HIV. 
D) syphilis.

Question 16

One of the side effects of the transmission of syphilis to the fetus in utero is

Accepted Answer

A) brain damage. 
B) low birth weight. 
C) above average birth weight. 
D) Rh incompatibility.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning postnatal bonding?

Accepted Answer

A) Bonding is an ongoing process between infants and caregivers. 
B) There are opportunities for attachment formation beyond the immediate postnatal period. 
C) The immediate postpartum period is the only opportunity for mothers to bond with their infants. 
D) Women who adopt babies have opportunities for attachment and bonding with their infants.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT true about childbirth?

Accepted Answer

A) Walking and movement during childbirth can shorten the labor. 
B) The presence of a supportive birth attendant during labor can result in the requirement of less medical intervention. 
C) Patterned breathing and relaxation can reduce a woman's perception of pain. 
D) Use of medication during labor and delivery is always a safe option.

Question 19

Most Small for Gestational Age (SGA)infants

Accepted Answer

A) remain behind the normal growth curve through adolescence. 
B) catch up in their growth in the first three months and tend to follow normal growth curves by 1 year of age. 
C) catch up in their growth within one year and then fall behind the normal growth curve again. 
D) overcompensate in growth and speed past the normal growth curve within one year.

Question 20

Following the birth of their child, ________ of women will experience debilitating symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, anorexic behavior, feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness, guilt, emotional disconnect from their child, and difficulty with self-care.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 3: Pregnancy