Question 1

Five weeks after conception,the developing organism is called a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  blastocyst.
B)  zygote.
C)  fetus.
D)  embryo.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Carla is three-and-a-half weeks pregnant.This indicates that her child is in which of the following stages of prenatal development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Embryonic
B)  Fetal
C)  Placental
D)  GerminalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Identify the period of prenatal development that occurs two to eight weeks after conception.During this time,the rate of cell differentiation intensifies,support systems for the cells form,and organs appear.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The _____ is like a bag or envelope,and contains a clear fluid in which the developing embryo floats.

Accepted Answer

A)  placenta
B)  umbilical cord
C)  amnion
D)  cervixE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

CenteringPregnancy is an innovative prenatal care program provides complete prenatal care:

Accepted Answer

A)  in individual homes.
B)  in rural clinical settings.
C)  in group settings.
D)  to low-income women only.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Juan-Carlos was born full term,but was underweight for his gestational age.He would be considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  preterm.
B)  premature.
C)  normal.
D)  small for date.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following identifies the order of the three periods of prenatal development in the correct sequence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fertile; embryonic; postterm
B)  Preterm; germinal; postterm
C)  Gestational; germinal; postnatal
D)  Germinal; embryonic; fetalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Neuronal migration occurs approximately _____ weeks after conception.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 8
B)  3 to 12
C)  4 to 15
D)  6 to 24E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Tara has just entered the fetal period.Therefore,it has been _____ months since conception.

Accepted Answer

A)  two
B)  three
C)  four
D)  fiveE) None of the above
F) B) and C) A

Question 10

Identify the age group of women who are least likely to obtain prenatal care.

Accepted Answer

A)  Late twenties
B)  Early thirties
C)  Adolescence
D)  Early fortiesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Cell differentiation intensifies and organs appear in the _____ period of prenatal development.

Accepted Answer

A)  embryonic
B)  zygotic
C)  fetal
D)  germinalE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Rachel is in the first period of prenatal development.This scenario indicates the _____ of prenatal development.

Accepted Answer

A)  fetal period
B)  embryonic period
C)  implantation period
D)  germinal periodE) A) and B)
F) B) and D) D

Question 13

The structure that contains two arteries and one vein,and connects the developing embryo to the mother's body,is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  amnion.
B)  placenta.
C)  embryo.
D)  umbilical cord.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Marlena,who just found out she is pregnant,has very poor eating habits.Her total calorie intake is very low.She eats little protein and unbalanced amounts of vitamins and minerals.If she continues her present eating habits,which of the following is most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  The baby will not be affected.
B)  The baby will develop Down syndrome.
C)  The baby is more likely to be malformed.
D)  The baby is more likely to have severe withdrawal symptoms.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The _____ stage is the longest stage of the birth process.

Accepted Answer

A)  fourth
B)  second
C)  first
D)  thirdE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which maternal age group has increased risk of low birth weight,preterm delivery,and fetal death?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eighteen years or younger
B)  Between 18 and 25 years
C)  Between 19 and 30 years
D)  Thirty-five years and olderE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The _____ consists of an inner mass of cells that eventually develops into an embryo.

Accepted Answer

A)  trophoblast
B)  blastocyst
C)  endoblast
D)  cytocystE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is the U.S.Surgeon General's recommendation regarding alcohol intake during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is wise to consume alcohol in moderation at the time of conception.
B)  One or two servings of beer or wine a few days a week can have positive effects on the fetus.
C)  No alcohol should be consumed during pregnancy.
D)  One or two servings of hard liquor a few days a week can have positive effects on the fetus.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the third stage of the birth process?

Accepted Answer

A)  The placenta,umbilical cord,and other membranes are detached and expelled.
B)  It is the longest stage in the birth process.
C)  It involves complete delivery of the child.
D)  The third stage usually begins when the baby's head starts to move through the cervix and the birth canal.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

A total score of _____ on the Apgar Scale indicates that the newborn's condition is good.

Accepted Answer

A)  four
B)  one to three
C)  seven to ten
D)  fiveE) B) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Exam 3: Prenatal Development and Birth

Five weeks after conception,the developing organism is called a(n) :

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Carla is three-and-a-half weeks pregnant.This indicates that her child is in which of the following stages of prenatal development?

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Identify the period of prenatal development that occurs two to eight weeks after conception.During this time,the rate of cell differentiation intensifies,support systems for the cells form,and organs appear.

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The _____ is like a bag or envelope,and contains a clear fluid in which the developing embryo floats.

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CenteringPregnancy is an innovative prenatal care program provides complete prenatal care:

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Juan-Carlos was born full term,but was underweight for his gestational age.He would be considered:

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Which of the following identifies the order of the three periods of prenatal development in the correct sequence?

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Neuronal migration occurs approximately _____ weeks after conception.

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Tara has just entered the fetal period.Therefore,it has been _____ months since conception.

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Identify the age group of women who are least likely to obtain prenatal care.

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Cell differentiation intensifies and organs appear in the _____ period of prenatal development.

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Rachel is in the first period of prenatal development.This scenario indicates the _____ of prenatal development.

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The structure that contains two arteries and one vein,and connects the developing embryo to the mother's body,is called the:

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Marlena,who just found out she is pregnant,has very poor eating habits.Her total calorie intake is very low.She eats little protein and unbalanced amounts of vitamins and minerals.If she continues her present eating habits,which of the following is most likely to occur?

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The _____ stage is the longest stage of the birth process.

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Which maternal age group has increased risk of low birth weight,preterm delivery,and fetal death?

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The _____ consists of an inner mass of cells that eventually develops into an embryo.

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Which of the following is the U.S.Surgeon General's recommendation regarding alcohol intake during pregnancy?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about the third stage of the birth process?

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A total score of _____ on the Apgar Scale indicates that the newborn's condition is good.

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