Question 1

Explain how Rh-incompatibility can result in anoxia.

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Rh incompatibility occurs when a mother ...

Question 2

Identify the correct prenatal sequence of periods, from earliest to latest.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fetal period :: embryonic period :: period of the zygote
B)  Period of the zygote :: embryonic period :: fetal period
C)  Embryonic period :: fetal period :: period of the zygote
D)  Embryonic period :: period of the zygote :: fetal periodE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

"Anytime malformations," which occur from teratogen exposure during any week of the pregnancy, are LEAST applicable to which body organ?

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A)  Palate
B)  Eyes
C)  Genitals
D)  Nervous systemE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The beneficial effects of folic acid on prenatal growth are especially important during the

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A)  preconceptual period.
B)  first trimester.
C)  second trimester.
D)  third trimester.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

In the absence of biochemical instructions, the embryo's indifferent gonad will develop sexually

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A)  in a masculine style.
B)  in a neutral style that is neither male nor female.
C)  in masculine as well as feminine styles.
D)  in a feminine style.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

What happens to the placenta following the delivery?

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A)  It travels to the ovaries and wraps around them
B)  It becomes part of the mother's digestive tract
C)  It is slowly reabsorbed into the uterine lining
D)  It is expelled during the afterbirth stageE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Briefly discuss natural or prepared childbirth and home delivery, noting the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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Natural or prepared childbirth can invol...

Question 8

A slogan for the neonate would be,

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A)  "Originate!"
B)  "Differentiate!"
C)  "Rapid growth!"
D)  "Welcome to the world!"E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of FAE?

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A)  Stunted growth
B)  Learning deficits
C)  Problems with attention
D)  Mental retardationE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Use the concept of sensitive period to explain why the developing baby is most vulnerable to the effects of teratogens during the embryonic stage of prenatal development.

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The concept of sensitive periods in pren...

Question 11

Describe fetal development during the second and third trimesters, and explain the term "age of viability."

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During the second trimester of pregnancy...

Question 12

Identify the correct sequence of developmental intervals, from youngest to oldest.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prenatal :: infantile :: perinatal
B)  Infantile :: perinatal :: prenatal
C)  Perinatal :: prenatal :: infantile
D)  Prenatal :: perinatal :: infantileE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

A teratogen is a(n)

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A)  tool used to extract the head of the fetus during birth.
B)  instrument for assessing an Apgar rating of the newborn.
C)  specially shaped delivery table at birthing centers.
D)  external agent that causes developmental harm at particular times during pregnancy.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

When anoxia is predicted to be a risk during delivery, the doctor/midwife is likely to recommend

Accepted Answer

A)  perfusion of liquid oxygen into the womb.
B)  early inducement of labor.
C)  delivery via cesarean section.
D)  maternal injection of massive doses of vitamin A.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

The ____ is a watertight sac in which the developing child floats during its prenatal development.

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A)  postpartum
B)  lanugo
C)  vernix
D)  amnionE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Today, most babies who are born infected with HIV in the United States

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A)  die shortly after birth.
B)  will die by age 3.
C)  are likely to live beyond the age of 6.
D)  are able to live long and healthy lives.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

When we recall that prenatal development affects a child's future physical, emotional, and cognitive development, this is an example of

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A)  the developmental theme of the active child.
B)  qualitative stage progression.
C)  the holistic nature of child development.
D)  biological determinism.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which birth defect can best be reversed by later enriched experiences or diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neonatal low birth weight
B)  Blindness caused by rubella
C)  Mental retardation from anoxia
D)  Mental retardation from fetal alcohol syndromeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

____ neonates have shown prenatal growth at the usual rate but were delivered too early.

Accepted Answer

A)  Preterm
B)  Small-for-date
C)  Timely
D)  PostmatureE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Identify the three stages of childbirth, and indicate what occurs during each stage.

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The three stages of childbirth are:

1. ...

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