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WorksheetsChild Development Essential Standard 3.00 Review
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
What term is used to describe when the ovum and sperm unite after intercourse?
Conception
Lightening
Menstruation
Ovulation
Reagan is pregnant and experiencing fluctuations in her behavior. What could be the cause of this?
Fatigue
Hormone changes
Body adjustments
Genetic components and genetic counseling
What does a home pregnancy test measure to detect a pregnancy?
STG hormones
HCG hormones
Protein
DNA
How do doctors determine the start date of a pregnancy?
From conception
From when the woman finds out she is pregnant
From the last day of the woman’s last menstrual cycle
From the first day of the woman’s last menstrual cycle
During pregnancy, the baby is encompassed in a fluid-filled pouch inside a woman’s uterus. This pouch is referred to as the:
fallopian tube.
amniotic sac.
uterus.
cervix.
During which trimester does a pregnant woman usually gain a total of two to four pounds?
Conception
First trimester
Second trimester
Third trimester
Breonna is following along with her baby’s prenatal growth. During which trimester will her baby’s organs begin forming?
Conception
First trimester
Second trimester
Third trimester
Which procedure uses high energy sound waves to see the developing baby?
Glucose screening
STD testing
Ultrasound
X-Ray
What prenatal test checks on the fetus’s heart rate, size, position, proper implantation, and gender?
Prenatal cell-free DNA
Glucose screening
Group B strep
Ultrasound
Which prenatal test is performed to assess a woman’s blood sugar levels?
Ultrasound
Group B strep
Glucose screening
Prenatal cell-free DNA
During which trimester is the baby approximately 14–15 inches long and weighs between 2–3 pounds?
First trimester
Second trimester
Third trimester
Fourth trimester
During which trimester of pregnancy does lightening occur and relief is felt by the mother?
Conception
First trimester
Second trimester
Third trimester
What is the correct sequence of prenatal development?
Fully working central nervous system; heart beats regular rhythm; begins to hear
Vernix caseosa covers baby; begins to hear; facial features become visible
Lanugo falls off; baby becomes active; facial features become visible
Heart beats regular rhythm; organs function; lanugo falls off
Which is a medical procedure that would help a family who are experiencing infertility?
Adoption
Amniocentesis
Genetic counseling
In vitro fertilization
Which foods contain folate/folic acid?
Oatmeal, meat, bananas
Beans, eggs, watermelon
Citrus fruits, eggs, green beans
Berries, nuts, leafy green vegetables
Which is a food choice that a pregnant woman should avoid?
Cookies
Fresh fruits
Whole grains
Raw or undercooked foods
What should pregnant women avoid because of caffeine, which can harm a baby’s development?
Sprite
Herbal tea
Energy drinks
Decaffeinated coffee
Andrew wants to make a picnic for his wife, who is pregnant with their first baby. Which menu item is safe for a pregnant woman to eat?
Raw sushi
Cold deli sandwiches
Soft cheeses
Fresh fruit
Zeva wanted to eat a healthy lunch that would not put her developing baby at risk for prenatal foodborne illnesses. Which lunch would be the best choice for her?
Sushi with raw tuna
Grilled chicken with rice
A cold sandwich with turkey and lettuce
Nachos with unpasteurized queso cheese
Which is an example of a pregnant woman participating in an appropriate exercise?
Playing soccer
Horseback riding
Swimming in a pool
Playing flag football
Which is an example of a pregnant woman getting the appropriate amount of rest and sleep?
Anna takes three two-hour naps each day.
Bethany sleeps six hours maximum each night.
Carolynn goes to bed at eleven o’clock and gets up at seven.
Donetta stays up all night when she needs to meet deadlines.
Which is a pregnancy complication?
Bed rest
Adoption costs
Genetic testing
Pregnancy loss
During which complication of pregnancy would a woman experience high blood pressure, which reduces the blood supply to the fetus?
Pregnancy loss
Placenta previa
Preterm labor
Preeclampsia
Which is an example of an environmental influence during prenatal development?
Use of alcohol
Cerebral palsy
Down syndrome
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Which is an example of a pregnant woman putting her unborn child at risk of complications or having a birth defect?
Grace tried to eat healthy during pregnancy.
Yamileet continued to vape during pregnancy.
Alyssa regularly exercised during her pregnancy.
Emilia slept more than usual during her pregnancy.
A pregnant woman who uses illegal drugs puts her unborn child at risk for prematurity, low birth weight, physical defects, and which other complication or defect?
Infant death
Toxoplasmosis
Sickle cell anemia
Huntington’s disease
Which is an example of a hereditary influence during prenatal development?
Skin color
Spina bifida
Toxoplasmosis
Use of tobacco or e-cigarette products
When will a baby genetically be male?
When an ovum unites with a sperm carrying a Y chromosome.
When an ovum unites with a sperm carrying an X chromosome.
When an ovum unites with a sperm and then divides into two zygotes.
When two sperm unite with two ovum at the same time and make two zygotes.
Which is an example of a hereditary influence during prenatal development?
Use of psychoactive substances
Infectious disease
Sickle cell anemia
Cerebral palsy
What is the cause of Down syndrome?
Environmental toxins
Errors in chromosomes
Recessive gene genetic disorder
Dominant gene genetic disorders
Some disorders can result from both hereditary and environmental toxins on prenatal development. An example of this type of disorder is:
Cystic fibrosis
Phenylketonuria (PKU).
Congenital heart defect.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
A pregnant mother has several options as to where she would like to deliver her baby. She can deliver in a hospital, at home, or at a:
doula.
nursery.
birthing center.
physician’s office.
Martha wanted to feel the entire birth experience without pain medication. What type of birth is this?
Cesarean
Epidural
Hygienic
Natural
Mark and his wife are considering an alternative delivery method like a water birth. Who would they most likely choose for their routine prenatal care and delivery?
Doula
Obstetrician
Certified nurse midwife
Labor and delivery nurse
Which personnel is a trained companion who provides guidance and support during labor?
Doula
Certified nurse midwife
Labor and delivery nurse
Obstetrician/Gynecologist
The cervix becomes thinner, changing from its usual thickness to become thin as paper during labor. This thinning is called:
contractions.
dilation.
effacement.
Lightening.
Rachel’s contractions are every 15 to 20 minutes. What stage of delivery is she in?
Pre-Labor
First stage
Second stage
Third stage
Joan’s cervix is fully dilated. What stage of delivery is she in?
Pre-Labor
First stage
Second stage
Third stage
Fatima’s doctor did an episiotomy to widen the birth canal opening for delivery. What stage of delivery is this?
Pre-Labor
First stage
Second stage
Third stage
The doctor performed an episiotomy to allow the baby’s shoulder to pass through. Which stage of labor is that?
Pre-Labor
First stage
Second stage
Third stage
After delivering her baby, Yara’s nurse massaged her abdomen until the placenta was delivered. What stage of delivery is this?
Pre-Labor
First stage
Second stage
Third stage
Emma’s labor is not progressing, putting her and her baby at risk. What type of delivery would doctors recommend?
Cesarean section
Vaginal birth
Water birth
Episiotomy
When a baby is positioned either feet-first or bottom-first in the uterus, it is defined as:
dilate.
breech.
episiotomy.
Braxton Hicks.
What is the purpose of the APGAR test?
To see if the newborn has any birth defects
To check the physical health of the newborn
To check the cognitive health of the newborn
To see if the newborn was injured during birth
What is an example of external care that a postpartum mother needs after delivery?
Social support
Emotional support
Practical home care
Breastfeeding support
Which is an example of internal care that a mother needs after delivery?
Baby needs care
A support system
Practical home care
Checkups with doctor
What commonly includes mood swings, crying spells, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, typically begins within the first two to three days after delivery, and may last for up to two weeks?
Postpartum psychosis
Postpartum blues
Postpartum
Depression
A mother who is not responding emotionally to her two-week old baby when the baby cries and has thoughts about harming the baby may be suffering from:
Postpartum
Postpartum blues
Postpartum psychosis
Postpartum depression
For which type of postpartum mood disorder would one need to seek help immediately, from someone they trust or a medical professional?
Postpartum
Postpartum blues
Postpartum psychosis
Postpartum depression
What is an advantage of bottle-feeding?
It is a bonding experience for the person feeding the baby.
It is individualized to the baby’s needs.
Only the mother can feed the baby.
The cost is free to the mother.
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), how many weeks of unpaid, job-protected maternity leave are mothers able to take in North Carolina?
2 weeks of maternity leave
6 weeks of maternity leave
8 weeks of maternity leave
12 weeks of maternity leave
