WorksheetsHG&D Ch 4 EXAM: Pregnancy and Birth
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 13mins
Good health before pregnancy can impact the health of the future developing baby by:
Reducing the risk of complications and promoting healthy development.
Increasing the chances of genetic disorders.
Guaranteeing the baby will not get sick.
Ensuring the baby will be born on a specific date.
Various prenatal complications including genetic disorders, the mother’s age, health status, and environmental factors including drugs can affect the developing baby in which of the following ways?
They can increase the risk of birth defects and developmental problems.
They always result in a healthy baby.
They have no impact on the baby's development.
They only affect the baby's physical appearance.
The three stages of pregnancy and the developmental milestones that occur in each stage are known as:
First, second, and third trimesters with specific developmental milestones in each stage
Infancy, childhood, and adolescence with growth in each stage
Fertilization, implantation, and delivery with no developmental changes
Menstruation, ovulation, and menopause with hormonal changes
The three stages of childbirth are known as:
Dilation, Expulsion, Placental
Contraction, Delivery, Recovery
Initiation, Transition, Completion
Expansion, Extraction, Restoration
Preterm labor, induced labor, breech presentation, oxygen deprivation, and the Rh factor are all factors that can:
Complicate childbirth
Guarantee a healthy delivery
Prevent pregnancy
Ensure natural birth
Care Before Pregnancy Occurs: Before pregnancy, taking extra ________ is recommended.
folic acid
vitamin C
calcium
iron
Care Before Pregnancy Occurs: Women should avoid which of the following during pregnancy?
Alcohol consumption
Drugs
Smoking
All of the above
How is taking extra folic acid before pregnancy related to a healthy pregnancy?
It promotes healthy brain and spinal cord development, some of the earliest organ developments during pregnancy.
It increases the chances of having twins.
It prevents morning sickness completely.
It eliminates the risk of SIDS once the baby is born.
List three things women should avoid prior to and during pregnancy.
alcohol consumption, drugs, and smoking
eating fruits and vegetables, drinking water, and exercising
getting enough sleep, taking prenatal vitamins, and reading books
visiting the doctor, staying hydrated, and practicing yoga
Women may choose to obtain medical care from which of the following?
Obstetricians
Family doctor
Certified nurse-midwives
All of the above
To meet nutritional needs, women often need to eat an additional ___ calories each day beginning in the fourth month.
300
100
600
900
Care During Pregnancy: Iron helps to reduce the chance of babies being born at a.
high birthweight
low birthweight
average birthweight
Which of the following is associated with early births and low birthweights?
Physical activity
Stress
Support group
Healthy diet
The first medical exam of pregnancy involves which of the following?
A physical examination, medical history review, and basic tests such as blood and urine tests
Only an ultrasound scan
Prescription of prenatal vitamins only
A discussion about baby names
After the first medical exam of pregnancy, exams are usually scheduled:
Once a month until 28 weeks, then more frequently
Every week from the start
Only at the beginning and end of pregnancy
Every day throughout pregnancy
Prenatal vitamins are unique because they are specially formulated for pregnant women. How are prenatal vitamins related to the health of the pregnant woman?
They provide essential nutrients needed for fetal development and maternal health.
They are used to decrease the risk of having a c-section during pregnancy.
They are mainly for increasing energy levels in pregnant women.
They are used to prevent morning sickness only.
List four foods that should be avoided during pregnancy.
fish and shellfish that contain high levels of mercury; undercooked meats, poultry, and eggs; and milk products that are unpasteurized
fresh fruits and vegetables; whole grain bread; and lean meats
pasteurized dairy products; cooked eggs; and well-cooked poultry
low-fat yogurt; steamed vegetables; and grilled chicken
How can stress be reduced during pregnancy?
by being surrounded with a support group, having an employer who is willing to accommodate any necessary job changes, and getting physical activity
by avoiding all social interactions and staying isolated
by skipping regular meals and reducing sleep
by taking on more work responsibilities and avoiding rest
Which of the following statements is true?
A) Complications during pregnancy have no effect on the mother
B) Complications can make a pregnancy difficult and may affect the health of the mother
C) Complications always improve the health of the mother
D) Complications only affect the baby, not the mother
Which of the following can prenatal testing determine before pregnancy?
The gender of the baby
The possibility of some genetic disorders
The exact birth date
The baby's weight
embryo, blastocyst, fetus, zygote
fetus, zygote, embryo, blastocyst
embryo, blastocyst, zygote, fetus
zygote, blastocyst, embryo, fetus
At what stage of fetal development does the fetus begin to move?
Zygote stage
Blastocyst stage
Embryonic stage
Fetal stage
How would you summarize the germinal period?
Extends from conception until two weeks later
The hour of conception
The first two weeks of the second trimester
The after birth period
Summarize the first trimester.
The first trimester is 24 to 40 weeks of pregnancy, and the baby weighs 7-8 pounds at the end of this stage.
The first trimester is 13 to 24 weeks of pregnancy. During this stage, body parts become more distinct and the baby weighs 1-1.5 pounds.
The first trimester begins at conception and continues until about week 12 of pregnancy. The baby begins as a zygote and ends as a fetus at the end of the first trimester.
The first trimester begins prior to conception.
How does pregnancy in the teen years directly correlate to the growth and development of the baby?
If the teen mother is just past puberty, her body is still in the growing stage. This does not affect the growth and development of mother and baby.
Having a baby in the teen years ensures that the mother has an adequate emotional and social support.
Babies of teen mothers are more likely to have low-birthweight babies, which can result in developmental delays.
Many teen mothers receive early prenatal care that increases the health of the mother and baby.
How do environmental exposures affect fetal development?
Radiation exposure could cause miscarriage or congenital disorders
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome could cause facial deformities, cognitive disabilities, and defective heart and limbs
Exposure to nicotine can cause low birth weight, premature birth, congenital disorders and cardiovascular disorders
All of these environmental exposures directly affect fetal development
Which stage of birth is where the mother's cervix increases in diameter to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal?
conception stage
dilation stage
expulsion stage
afterbirth stage
