Question 1

The Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale measures ________,among other things.

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle tone.
B)  reflexes.
C)  skin tone.
D)  social behaviour.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Premature babies often have difficulty regulating their body temperature.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What are some common environmental teratogens and their potential consequences?

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Question 4

Dizygotic twins result when the zygote separates into two clusters of cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Genetic engineering involves

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A)  a sample of tissue being obtained from the placenta to screen for genetic disorders.
B)  a sample of fetal cells being obtained from the amniotic fluid to screen for genetic disorders.
C)  sound waves being used to generate an image of the fetus to screen for physical deformities
D)  replacing defective genes with synthetic normal genesE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following pregnant women has an increased risk of having a child with spina bifida?

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A)  Elizabeth,who is under a great deal of stress
B)  Elaine,who is a heavy drinker
C)  Eleanor,who has rubella
D)  Ellen,whose diet is low in folic acidE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Newborns spend more time in REM sleep than older infants.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Rapid-eye movement (REM)  sleep

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A)  becomes more frequent as infants grow older.
B)  may stimulate the brain and foster growth of the nervous system.
C)  makes up 90 percent of newborns' sleep.
D)  involves steady heart rate,breathing,and brain activity.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Miscarriages are slightly more likely after amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cheri is 28 weeks pregnant,has gone into labour,and is worried about what will happen if her baby is born now.Cheri's baby

Accepted Answer

A)  is unlikely to survive.
B)  has a chance to survive but may have difficulty breathing and regulating his body temperature.
C)  has a chance to survive but will not yet be able to hear.
D)  is sufficiently developed that he has an excellent chance of survival with little risk of developmental problems.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The period of the ________ lasts from nine to 38 weeks after conception.

Accepted Answer

A)  fetus
B)  zygote
C)  germ disc
D)  embryoE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Exposure to lead,mercury,or X-rays during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of

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A)  developmental disabilities.
B)  premature birth.
C)  facial deformities.
D)  poor motor control.E) All of the above
F) A) and D) A

Question 13

During the third stage of labour,the

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A)  baby emerges from the mother's body.
B)  muscles of the uterus start to contract.
C)  mother experiences the most painful part of labour.
D)  placenta is expelled from the uterus.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Newborns spend the most time in which state?

Accepted Answer

A)  alert inactivity
B)  waking activity
C)  crying
D)  sleepingE) B) and C)
F) A) and C) D

Question 15

Women who smoke marijuana while pregnant have an increased risk of having a(n) :

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A)  irritable baby.
B)  low birthweight baby with poor motor control.
C)  baby with facial deformities and delayed growth.
D)  baby with an intellectual disability.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Caroline is pregnant and has decided that she will keep smoking.What might happen as a result?

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A)  Her baby will be bigger than average at birth.
B)  As her child grows older,they may show signs of impaired attention,language,and cognitive skills,along with behavioural problems.
C)  Her child will be fine as cigarette smoking during pregnancy has been shown to be safe.
D)  She will be less likely to miscarry.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Prenatal development takes an average of 35 weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Hypoxia refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  not receiving adequate oxygen.
B)  not receiving adequate nutrition.
C)  receiving excessive amounts of oxygen.
D)  excessive bleeding.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Results from chorionic villus sampling can be obtained earlier than results from amniocentesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Emerson's mother ate a lot of dill pickles during her pregnancy,especially during the last month.Based on the studies discussed in the text,what is likely to happen as a result?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emerson will be very sick because of the salt intake.
B)  When Emerson is old enough to eat solids,there is a good chance that she will like dill pickles.
C)  When Emerson is old enough to eat solids,there is a good chance that she will hate dill pickles.
D)  Nothing will happen,the food consumed by a pregnant woman has no effect on the fetus.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 3: Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn

The Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale measures ________,among other things.

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Premature babies often have difficulty regulating their body temperature.

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What are some common environmental teratogens and their potential consequences?

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Dizygotic twins result when the zygote separates into two clusters of cells.

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Genetic engineering involves

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Which of the following pregnant women has an increased risk of having a child with spina bifida?

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Newborns spend more time in REM sleep than older infants.

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Rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep

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Miscarriages are slightly more likely after amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling.

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Cheri is 28 weeks pregnant,has gone into labour,and is worried about what will happen if her baby is born now.Cheri's baby

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The period of the ________ lasts from nine to 38 weeks after conception.

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Exposure to lead,mercury,or X-rays during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of

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During the third stage of labour,the

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Newborns spend the most time in which state?

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Women who smoke marijuana while pregnant have an increased risk of having a(n) :

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Caroline is pregnant and has decided that she will keep smoking.What might happen as a result?

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Prenatal development takes an average of 35 weeks.

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Hypoxia refers to

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Results from chorionic villus sampling can be obtained earlier than results from amniocentesis.

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Emerson's mother ate a lot of dill pickles during her pregnancy,especially during the last month.Based on the studies discussed in the text,what is likely to happen as a result?

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