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Unit 3.00 Pre/Post

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
During which stage of pregnancy does a fetus grow hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows?
a)
Conception
b)
First trimester
c)
Second trimester
d)
Third trimester
2.
During which stage of pregnancy does a pregnant woman often have leg cramps, shortness of breath, and rest that is interrupted by kicking of the fetus?
a)
Conception
b)
First trimester
c)
Second trimester
d)
Third trimester
3.
During which stage of prenatal development do the face, eyes, ears, and limbs begin to develop?
a)
Conception
b)
First trimester
c)
Second trimester
d)
Third trimester
4.
During which stage of pregnancy are false labor pains sometimes experienced?
a)
Conception
b)
First trimester
c)
Second trimester
d)
Third trimester
5.
During which stage of pregnancy does morning sickness usually begin?
a)
Conception
b)
First trimester
c)
Second trimester
d)
Third trimester
6.
During which stage of prenatal development are all organs first present?
a)
Conception
b)
First trimester
c)
Second trimester
d)
Third trimester
7.
During which stage of pregnancy does a pregnant woman usually begin to have increased urination due to increased hormone levels and pressure on her bladder?
a)
Conception
b)
First trimester
c)
Second trimester
d)
Third trimester
8.
During the eighth month of pregnancy, a fetus should:
a)
acquire antibodies to fight disease from the mother’s blood.
b)
react to loud noises with a reflex jerking action.
c)
show a decrease in movement because of less room to move.
d)
show periods of activity followed by periods of rest and quiet.
9.
During which stage of pregnancy does a pregnant woman typically have a change in posture?
a)
Conception
b)
First trimester
c)
Second trimester
d)
Third trimester
10.
During which stage of pregnancy does a pregnant woman usually gain a total of two-to-four pounds?
a)
Conception
b)
First trimester
c)
Second trimester
d)
Third trimester
11.
What is the size of the zygote during the first month of pregnancy?
a)
Pinhead
b)
1/4 inch long
c)
1 inch long
d)
3 inches long
12.
During which stage of pregnancy does a fetus begins to suck its thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move around?
a)
Conception
b)
First trimester
c)
Second trimester
d)
Third trimester
13.
After a fertilized ovum attaches itself to the lining of the uterus, it is called a/an:
a)
blastocyst.
b)
embryo.
c)
fetus.
d)
zygote
14.
After a fertilized ovum attaches itself to the lining of the uterus, it is called a/an:
a)
blastocyst.
b)
embryo.
c)
fetus.
d)
zygote
15.
During the fourth month, second trimester, a typical fetus is:
a)
1 inch long.
b)
3 inches long.
c)
8–10 inches long.
d)
14–16 inches long.
16.
The recommended weight gain during pregnancy is:
a)
19-20 pounds.
b)
25-35 pounds.
c)
40-45 pounds.
d)
50-55 pounds.
17.

Which is an example of an environmental influence on development?

a)

Michelle and her mother bother have PKU and cannot process protein.

b)

Niki has damage to her brain from cystic fibrosis.

c)

Opal was exposed to lead paint and her baby was born mentally disabled.

d)

Paton has a recessive gene from both his parents and has sickle cell anemia.

18.

When will the babies fraternal twins?

a)

An ovum unites with a sperm and then divides into two zygotes.

b)

An ovum unites with a sperm carrying a Y chromosome.

c)

An ovum unites with a sperm carrying an X chromosome.

d)

Two sperm unite with two eggs at the same time and make two zygotes.

19.

When is a baby likely to have Tay-Sachs disease?

a)

When he/she has been exposed to harmful substances.

b)

When he/she is exposed to X-rays or other sources of radiation.

c)

When he/she receives a defective dominant gene from the father.

d)

When he/she receives defective genes from both parents.

20.

Fetal alcohol syndrome may result in a child when:

a)

he/she has been exposed to alcohol while in the womb

b)

he/she is exposed to X-rays or other sources of radiation.

c)

he/she receives a defective dominant gene from the father

d)

he /she receives defective recessive genes from both parents.

21.

Thomas's mother had chicken pox during the first six months of her pregnancy. Thomas has scaring of the skin, a limb defect and eye problems. which influence on development is this?

a)

Environment

b)

Growth

c)

Heredity

d)

Self-concept

22.

A preschooler's mother was exposed to cats during her pregnancy, and the child has toxoplasmosis. Which influence on development is this?

a)

Environment

b)

Growth

c)

Heredity

d)

Self-concept

23.

An infant whose mother had X-rays during pregnancy was diagnosed with cancer. Which influence on development is this?

a)

Environment

b)

Growth

c)

Heredity

d)

Self-concept

24.

Which is an example of an environmental influence on development?

a)

Ira has muscular dystrophy and has trouble walking because of weak muscles.

b)

Jerry's body cannot process fats in the brain and nerve cells.

c)

Kim has down synrome and a very happy personality.

d)

Larry's mother was exposed to German measles and Larry is blind.

25.

Which is an example of a hereditary influence on development?

a)

Kurt's mother had X-rays during pregnancy, and Kurt is blind and deaf.

b)

Linda's mother was exposed to lead paint while pregnant, and Mary is mentally challenged.

c)

Mike's body does not process fats in the brain and nerve cells because he has Tay-Sachs disease.

d)

Natalie was born wit a sexually transmitted disease.

26.

Which is an example of a birth defect resulting from both hereditary and environmental influences?

a)

Angie has brain damage as a result of an auto accident before she was born.

b)

Cindy has no way to use protein because of defective genes she inherited from her parents.

c)

One year old Mary has an incomplete spinal cord due to lack of folic acid and an inherited gene

d)

William has an extra chromosome and is mentally disabled.

27.

When does a baby have sickle cell anemia?

a)

when he/she is born with sickle cell anemia?

b)

when he/she recives a defective dominant gene from the mother

c)

when he/she receives defective recessive genes from both parents

d)

when his/her brain is injured before or during birth

28.

What do Lamaze and Leboyer methods of delivery have in common?

a)

Both are a way to control pain and help birth be less shocking

b)

Both have a person to coach mother.

c)

Both require the mother to attend classes after birth.

d)

Both require mother to use anesthesia.

29.

Which is an example of a pregnant woman getting the appropriate amount of physical activity and exercise?

a)

Amy plays tag football with the guys on weekends.

b)

Brenda goes for long strenuous hikes in the mountains.

c)

Candy plays soccer most afternoons.

d)

Wanda does exercise to help strengthen the areas of her body related to the birth process.

30.

The doctor did an episiotomy to allow the baby’s shoulder to pass through. Which stage of labor is this?

a)

Pre-labor

b)

First stage

c)

Second stage

d)

Third stage

31.

The pregnant woman went through effacement and the cervix became thinner. Which stage of labor is this?

a)

Pre-labor

b)

First stage

c)

Second stage

d)

Third stage

32.

Which is an example of a pregnant woman getting the appropriate medical care during pregnancy?

a)

Lydia does not like doctors; so she does not go to one.

b)

Myra did not go to the doctor for four months because she did not think she was pregnant.

c)

Norma wanted to know the gender of her baby; so she had an

ultrasound

d)

Priscilla’s doctor said her baby might have Down syndrome; so they did an amniocentesis.

33.

Which is an example of a pregnant woman using healthful eating habits during pregnancy?

a)

Glenda eats only apples all day.

b)

Heather eats cheeseburger every night.

c)

Irma ate three hundred extra calories per day during the last six months

d)

Joyce does not like liver and other foods rich in iron, so she has to take an iron supplement.

34.

Which is an example of a nutrient-dense food that is good for pregnant women to eat?

a)

Cookies

b)

Doughnuts

c)

Ground hamburger meat

d)

Whole grains

35.

What is an advantage of having a baby in an alternative birthing center over standard hospital delivery?

a)

Baby stays in the nursery and is brought into the room periodically.

b)

Lower cost for the delivery of the baby.

c)

Mother moved to the recovery room and then to a room.

d)

Time spent in the facility is usually longer than a hospital stay.

36.

What do obstetricians and family doctors have in common?

a)

Both can provide prenatal care

b)

Both deliver babies at home

c)

Both do not have to go to school a long time

d)

Both have different backgrounds

37.

Which is an example of a pregnant woman selecting appropriate clothing

for her pregnancy?

a)

Eva loves to wear tight jeans and big, loose tops

b)

Francis bought maternity clothing that she could wear for several months

c)

Glenda used some clothes her sister had, but they do not fit her now

d)

Hilda bought too-large, brand name clothes during her pregnancy

38.

The baby’s head was lodged in the birth canal, so the doctor used forceps

to guide the baby out. Which stage of labor is this?

a)

Pre-labor

b)

First stage

c)

Second stage

d)

Third stage

39.

Which is an example of a pregnant woman getting the appropriate

amount of rest and sleep?

a)

Ann takes three two-hour naps each day.

b)

Beth sleeps six hours maximum each night.

c)

Carol goes to bed at eleven o’clock and gets up at seven.

d)

Donna stays up all night when she needs to meet deadlines.

40.

Which is an example of a pregnant woman getting the appropriate amount of rest and sleep?

a)

Inez sleeps for two hours, then gets up and goes back to bed.

b)

Jennifer sleeps on the sofa and later goes to bed.

c)

Kim sleeps twelve hours per night and naps often during the day.

d)

Linda gets nine hours of sleep at night and one 30-minute nap during the day.

41.

The nurse began massaging the woman’s abdomen after the birth. Which stage of labor is this?

a)

Pre-labor

b)

First stage

c)

Second stage

d)

Third stage

42.

The pregnant woman typically felt pain every 15 to 20 minutes. Which stage of labor is this?

a)

Third stage

b)

Pre-labor

c)

First stage

d)

Second stage

43.

What is a likely cause of a woman having a Cesarean birth?

a)

The baby is premature

b)

The cervix is dilated

c)

The contractions are very strong

d)

The mother is delivering twins