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WorksheetsChild Development Mid-Term
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 21mins
Because of hormonal changes, women are often more tired than usual during the early part of a pregnany
True
False
Nausea in the early stages of pregnancy is a danger sign, and the woman should immediately go to her doctor
True
False
When doctors calculate a baby's due date, they know that a typical pregnancy can vary up to two weeks before or two weeks after that date
True
False
A cesarean section is a surgical procedure used to delivery a baby
True
False
Babies are most commonly born feet first
True
False
When a father takes time off work following the birth of a baby, he is taking paternity leave
True
False
Which of these is not a common sign of pregnancy?
being tired or feeling faint
swollen and tender breasts
having a menstrual period earlier than usual
a full feeling or mild ache in the abdomen
In a normal pregnancy, how often does a pregnant woman typically have a checkup during the first six months?
once every two months
once a month
once every two weeks
once a week
In which of these situations should a pregnant woman immediately contact her doctor?
muscle cramps in the legs
vaginal bleeding
heartburn
sleepiness
Another name for a miscarriage is a stillbirth
True
False
Pregnant women should avoid exposure to hazardous substances such as mercury
True
False
The male cell that is required for conception is called the genome
True
False
The last stage of pregnancy is the germinal stage
True
False
A surrogate mother is a woman who becomes pregnant to have a baby for someone else
True
False
A woman's menstrual cycle typically lasts about 45 days
True
False
What is not an example of a birth defect?
cleft palate
muscular dystrophy
amniocentesis
cerebral palsy
Which of these is not a method of birth control?
condom
diaphram
PKU
IUD
What happens if an ovum reaches the uterus without being fertilized?
menstruation occurs
a stillbirth occurs
the woman becomes pregnant
the egg implants in the uterus wall
What are the two types of sex chromosomes?
dominant and recessive
M and F
X and Y
single and multiple
Nancy gives birth to twins; one is a boy and one is a girl. What statement can you make about these twins?
They must have been conceived at different times
They are identical twins
They are fratenal twins
They were born prematurely
What is a baby's development during the nine months of pregnancy called?
germinal development
implantation development
embryonic development
prenatal development
What is the process of an egg being released by the ovaries called?
menstruation
ovulation
gestation
conception
Which of these items can be an environmental cause of birth defects?
mother's exposure to high levels of radiation
tobacco use by the mother
alcohol use by the mother
all of the above
Which of the following is the practice of taking care of oneself prior to pregnancy?
prenatal health
preconception health
post natal health
post conception health
Nausea and vomiting mostly occurs during which of the following weeks after conception?
2 to 8 weeks
8 to 10 weeks
10 to 12 weeks
12 to 14 weeks
Which of the following is a medical doctor who specialized in the care of pregnant women and delivering babies?
certified professional midwife
family practice doctor
obsterician
certified nurse midwife
Which of the following is the range of the amount of weight a pregnant woman should expect to gain during pregnancy?
5 to 15 pounds
15 to 25 pounds
25 to 35 pounds
35-45 pounds
Which of the following step in conception involves the ejection of a mature egg from the ovary?
implantation
fertilization
ovulation
cleavage
During week 15 the new life is classified as which of the following?
fetus
zygote
embryo
infant
Which of the following is a food to avoid during pregnancy due to the risk of foodborne illensses?
american cheese
fat-free pasteurized milf
fruit salad
deli meat
During the first trimester, the blood volume of the mother increases by which of the following?
15 to 25 percent
20 to 30 percent
35-45 percent
40-50 percent
Between which of the following weeks is a nuchal translucency scan (NT Scan) typically conducted?
5 and 10
11 and 14
8 and 10
7 and 9
Between which of the following weeks is a mid-pregnancy ultrasound conducted to assess fetal development and growth?
13 and 17
18 and 22
23 and 27
27 and 31
Which of the following is the creamy, white protective coating which protects the fetus's skin?
lanugo
placenta
vernix
ovum
Which of the following weeks is the halfway point in the pregnancy?
week 17
week 18
week 19
week 20
By which of the following weeks does the fetus have real hair growing on his or her head?
week 18
week 19
week 20
week 24
Which of the following is NOT conducted during a second trimester visit?
pregnancy test
blood pressure check
fetal movement assessment
fetal ultrasound
By which of the following weeks are the bones of the fetus completely developed, by still soft and pliable?
week 28
week 29
week 21
week 25
A pregnancy is more likely to be overdue in which of the following cases?
the baby is a boy
the baby is a girl
the mother is underweight
this is the mother's second child
Which of the following examines the cells shed by the fetus into the surrounding amniotic fluid by inserting a needle into the mother's abdomen to extract the fluid?
alpha-fetoprotein screening
chorionic villi sampling
amniocentesis
ultrasound
In which stage of labor does "crowning" occur?
prenatal
dilation
expulsion
placental
In which stage of labor does the expulsion of the placenta occur?
prenatal
dilation
expulsion
placental
A cesarean delivery may be recommended in all of the following scenarios EXCEPT which of the following?
The mother's contractions are two minutes apart
The fetus is in breech position
The fetus is more than eight pounds
The fetal heart rate is decreasing
If a newborn has a heart rate of 110 beats per minute, their score on the Apgar scale would be which of the following?
zero
one
two
three
Which of the following illnesses can occur if a pregnant woman cleans a cat's litter box while pregnant and can be detrimental to the fetus?
listeriosis
salmonellosis
toxoplasmosis
botulism
