Pregnancy and Childbirth

What is the average duration of pregnancy?

• 200 days

• 36 weeks

• 40 weeks or 280 days

• 9 months

Which trimester is considered the most critical for fetal development?

• first trimester

• second trimester

• third trimester

• fourth trimester

What is the medical term for the baby's first movements felt by the mother?

• quickening

• fertilization

• gestation

• contractions

What is the average weight of a full-term newborn baby?

• 6-8 pounds

• 5-7 pounds

• 8-10 pounds

• 3-5 pounds

Which stage of labor involves the cervix dilating to 10 centimeters?

• First stage of labor

• Third stage of labor

• Second stage of labor

• Fourth stage of labor

What is the medical term for the expulsion of the placenta after childbirth?

• placental extraction

• placental removal

• placental elimination

• placental expulsion (afterbirth)

What is the medical term for a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus?

• extrauterine pregnancy

• ectopic pregnancy

• abdominal pregnancy

• ovarian pregnancy

What is the most common method of pain relief during labor?

• epidural anesthesia

• hypnosis

• acupuncture

• breathing exercises

What is the medical term for a surgical incision made in the abdomen and uterus during childbirth?

• Cesarean section

• Appendectomy

• Hysterectomy

• Episiotomy

What is the primary reason for performing a cesarean section?

• To provide a more convenient birth schedule

• To ensure the safety of the mother or baby

• To reduce the risk of complications

• To expedite the delivery process