Question 1

Ultrasonography is LEAST useful in determining

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A)   structural abnormalities.
B)   gestational age.
C)   genetic disorders.
D)   position of the fetus.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

A key event occurring in the second week following fertilization is

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A)   bones forming.
B)   the heart beginning to beat.
C)   the brain beginning to send out impulses.
D)   the implantation of the blastocyst in the endometrium.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The organ systems are highly susceptible to serious structural damage if exposure to a teratogen occurs at any point in the pregnancy.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Four weeks after a woman misses her menstrual period, she would be considered to be about weeks pregnant.

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A)   8
B)   10
C)   6
D)   4E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) A

Question 5

The blastocyst becomes an embryo about days after fertilization.

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A)   14
B)   2
C)   7
D)   42E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Recent studies indicate that sperm counts worldwide have dropped dramatically. One reason for this decrease might be

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A)   changes in clothing styles.
B)   more men waiting until their thirties to have children.
C)   an increase in toxic substances in the environment.
D)   a decrease in the use of chemicals that mimic hormones.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

An ultrasound does NOT provide information about

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A)   Down syndrome.
B)   gestational age.
C)   the size of the fetus.
D)   certain anatomical abnormalities.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Kelley's infertility is caused by blocked fallopian tubes. She has no history of pelvic infections or sexually transmitted diseases. What is the most likely cause of the blockage?

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A)   a tumour
B)   scarring from abnormal hormone levels
C)   endometriosis
D)   a congenital defect in the oviductE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The third trimester is the period of greatest physical stress.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A common treatment approach for infertility resulting from a low sperm count is

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A)   surrogate motherhood.
B)   advice to have intercourse only once a month to build up sperm stores.
C)   fertility drug therapy.
D)   artificial (intrauterine)  insemination.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling are used to detect chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The settling of the fetus into the pelvic cavity

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A)   is an indicator of imminent delivery.
B)   occurs at the end of the first trimester.
C)   is known as lightening.
D)   is called quickening.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

A sonogram may detect the presence of a structural abnormality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe what preeclampsia and eclampsia are, the signs and symptoms of these diseases, and how they can be treated.

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Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication...

Question 15

The postpartum period lasts for approximately how many months following birth of a child?

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A)   1
B)   3
C)   6
D)   12E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Labour induction may be recommended when a pregnant woman has not delivered her baby days after her due date.

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A)   3
B)   5
C)   6
D)   7 or moreE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Integrated prenatal screening (IPS)  is used to detect

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A)   neural tube defects.
B)   gender.
C)   fetal position.
D)   gestational age.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Preconception care includes assessments that women should receive to help them prepare for pregnancy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression, and how it is treated?

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Postpartum depression is a mood disorder...

Question 20

What is the average weight gain during pregnancy?

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A)   10 kilograms
B)   5 kilograms
C)   15 kilograms
D)   12.5 kilogramsE) None of the above
F) A) and B) D

Exam 12: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Ultrasonography is LEAST useful in determining

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A key event occurring in the second week following fertilization is

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The organ systems are highly susceptible to serious structural damage if exposure to a teratogen occurs at any point in the pregnancy.

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Four weeks after a woman misses her menstrual period, she would be considered to be about weeks pregnant.

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The blastocyst becomes an embryo about days after fertilization.

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Recent studies indicate that sperm counts worldwide have dropped dramatically. One reason for this decrease might be

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An ultrasound does NOT provide information about

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Kelley's infertility is caused by blocked fallopian tubes. She has no history of pelvic infections or sexually transmitted diseases. What is the most likely cause of the blockage?

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The third trimester is the period of greatest physical stress.

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A common treatment approach for infertility resulting from a low sperm count is

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Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling are used to detect chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus.

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The settling of the fetus into the pelvic cavity

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A sonogram may detect the presence of a structural abnormality.

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Describe what preeclampsia and eclampsia are, the signs and symptoms of these diseases, and how they can be treated.

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The postpartum period lasts for approximately how many months following birth of a child?

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Labour induction may be recommended when a pregnant woman has not delivered her baby days after her due date.

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Integrated prenatal screening (IPS) is used to detect

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Preconception care includes assessments that women should receive to help them prepare for pregnancy.

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What are the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression, and how it is treated?

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