WorksheetsPrenatal Development Quiz
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 36mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the fertilized egg called until it reaches the uterus?
a)
embryo
b)
zygote
c)
fetus
d)
germino
2.
By 3 months, the developing baby is now called what?
a)
embryo
b)
zygote
c)
fetus
d)
germino
3.
By what month are all organs and muscles formed and beginning to function?
a)
1st month
b)
3rd month
c)
5th month
d)
7th month
4.
By 5 months, the fetus is covered with a layer of thick, downy hair called what?
a)
amnion
b)
vernix
c)
milia
d)
lanugo
5.
At 5 months, the developing baby weighs about how many pounds?
a)
1 lb.
b)
2 lbs.
c)
3lbs.
d)
4lbs.
6.
What is the correct order of terms used to describe the unborn baby during prenatal development?
a)
zygote, fetus, embryo
b)
fetus, embryo, zygote
c)
zygote, embryo, fetus
d)
embryo, zygote, fetus
7.
Which statement best classifies the description of prenatal development?
a)
The growth of a fetus
b)
The development of an embryo
c)
The process of growth before birth
d)
The growth of a zygote
8.
Where does the zygote implant itself for the duration of the pregnancy?
a)
Fallopian tube
b)
Uterus
c)
Urethra
d)
Ovary
9.
During which stage of prenatal development does the zygote travel down the fallopian tube and implant into the uterus?
a)
Zygotic
b)
Germinal
c)
Embryonic
d)
Fetal
10.
Which is the most critical stage of prenatal development because all major organs are developing?
a)
Zygotic
b)
Germinal
c)
Embryonic
d)
Fetal
11.
What is the protective coating that forms on the baby’s skin at month 4?
a)
Vernix
b)
Lanugo
c)
Milia
d)
Amnion
12.
Which of the following developments are taking place during the 9th month of pregnancy?
a)
Heartbeat of the fetus is first heard through a stethoscope.
b)
Limb buds first appear on the ultrasound.
c)
Fetus receives first immunities from the mother.
d)
Internal organs function for the first time.
13.
Which prenatal test uses sound waves to make a video image of an unborn baby?
a)
Alpha-fetoprotein
b)
Ultrasound
c)
Amniocentesis
d)
Chorionic Villi Sampling
14.
Which vitamin or mineral is most vital to normal spinal development in a fetus?
a)
Iron
b)
Thiamin
c)
Calcium
d)
Folic Acid
15.
Which of the following is identified as a fluttering movement in the uterus that a woman begins to feel around the second trimester of pregnancy?
a)
Contraction
b)
Fertilization
c)
Quickening
d)
Lightening
16.
Which of the following is a doctor who specializes in the care of pregnant women?
a)
Obstetrician
b)
Pediatrician
c)
Midwife
d)
Gynecologist
17.
Which of these health care professionals is not a doctor but is trained to assist women in childbirth?
a)
Obstetrician
b)
Pediatrician
c)
Midwife
d)
Gynecologist
18.
What is the tissue that develops in the pregnant woman, which is rich in blood vessels and holds food and oxygen for the developing baby?
a)
Amnion
b)
Umbilical cord
c)
Fallopian tube
d)
Placenta
19.
Which term describes a hose-like organ that helps to nourish the baby, remove its waste, and provide it with needed hormones?
a)
Amnion
b)
Umbilical cord
c)
Fallopian tube
d)
Placenta
20.
Which of the following is an example of a positive, sure sign of pregnancy?
a)
Blood test
b)
Tiredness or fatigue
c)
Nausea or morning sickness
d)
Missed menstrual period
21.
In a normal pregnancy, how often does a woman typically have a checkup during the first six months?
a)
Once every two months
b)
Once a month
c)
Once every two weeks
d)
Once a week
22.
Which of the following is okay to be taken/ingested in moderation during pregnancy?
a)
Alcohol
b)
Cigarettes
c)
Fish with low mercury levels
d)
Any over the counter medication
23.
When should medical care and supervision begin for a healthy pregnancy?
a)
Before pregnancy
b)
As soon as a woman thinks she is pregnant
c)
A few months before delivery
d)
If the mother does not feel healthy
24.
Which condition does a pregnant woman have if she suffers from high blood pressure?
a)
Lactose intolerance
b)
Anemia
c)
Preeclampsia
d)
Gestational Diabetes
25.
Which of the following would NOT be a valid reason for an obstetrician to perform a Cesarean section?
a)
Fetus in a breech position
b)
Mother's pelvis too small
c)
Contractions are weak or absent for extended time
d)
Fear of misshapen head
26.
Which statement best describes natural childbirth?
a)
Delivery through the vagina
b)
Delivery with the use of forceps
c)
Delivery through a surgical incision
d)
Delivery in water
27.
A procedure used to stimulate uterine contractions during pregnancy before labor begins on its own is identified as which of the following terms?
a)
Induction
b)
Episiotomy
c)
Cesarean section
d)
Epidural
28.
The anesthesia inserted near the spine which causes numbness below the waist to assist with labor and delivery is described as which of the following terms?
a)
Induction
b)
Episiotomy
c)
Cesarean section
d)
Epidural
29.
Which surgical procedure may be performed to widen the vaginal opening?
a)
Induction
b)
Episiotomy
c)
Cesarean section
d)
Epidural
30.
Which major event happens during the first stage of labor?
a)
Birth
b)
Cervix dilates
c)
Placenta expelled
d)
Umbilical cord is cut
31.
Which major event happens during the second stage of labor?
a)
Birth
b)
Cervix dilates
c)
Placenta expelled
d)
Umbilical cord is cut
32.
Which major event happens during the third stage of labor?
a)
Birth
b)
Cervix dilates
c)
Placenta expelled
d)
Umbilical cord is cut
33.
What is the official time of birth?
a)
The umbilical cord is cut.
b)
The baby is clear of the mother's body.
c)
The baby starts breathing.
d)
The baby cries.
34.
Why do doctors sometimes use forceps during childbirth?
a)
To grasp the baby’s body and guide its movement
b)
To help the cervix to dilate more quickly
c)
To get the fetus’ heartbeat started
d)
To remove the fetus when the epidural is no longer effective
35.
An indication of labor is the loss of the mucous plug, what is its purpose during pregnancy?
a)
To make certain the baby continues breathing properly
b)
To keep bacteria from entering the uterus
c)
To keep the fetus in a head-down position
d)
To reduce the amount of time the mother spends in labor
36.
Contractions are the involuntary tightening and releasing of the muscles of what part of the female reproductive system?
a)
Pelvis
b)
Vagina
c)
Uterus
d)
Placenta
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