1. Which of the following is true in consideration of the impact of maternal stress during pregnancy?
a. stress at any level can cause severe problems.
b. mild but prolonged stress is just as damaging as severe trauma
c. Little to no damage is seen unless the stress is prolonged and severe
d. There is no clinical evidence that suggest any level of stress has an impact on the fetus.
2. The medical term "age of viability" refers to the point at which
a. a child will definitely survive if born
b. Survival outside the uterus might be possible
c. the embryo no longer requires oxygen from its mother
d. the heart starts beating
3. Which of the following is true in regards to Post-Partum depression?
a. Only females who have a history of depression need to worry.
b. It is a minor and fairly common problem.
c. young mothers tend to have higher rates.
d. it can affect any women but those with previous depressive episodes run a greater risk
4. Many premature or low birth weight children are given __________ which has been very successful in regulating heart rate, oxygen levels, and body temperature.
a. Oxytocin
b. Pitocin
c. kangaroo care
d. an apgar test
5. The amount of damage to the infant from lack of nutrition is going to be determined by
a. maternal age
b. type of vitamins taken
c. prenatal care given
d. length and type of deficiency.
6. A pregnant women shouldn't sit in a hot tub because a water temperature of 102 degrees can lead to
a. the death of the fetus
b. low birth weight
c. convulsions
d. decrease in heart rate
7. While many different drugs show similar effects or damage to a fetus, which one of the following is linked specifically to fetal alcohol syndrome?
a. premature birth
b. missing limbs
c. malformations of the face
d. chromosomal abnormalities
8. Geni, who is 6 months pregnant, just found out that she has Genital Herpes and most likely contracted it long before the pregnancy occurred. Geni should
a. be very worried, since over half of all babies who contract herpes, die.
b. only be concerned if she doesn't start taking her medications.
c. be concerned because she had it for so long, increasing placental transmission.
d. not be concerned for the baby because it is not transmittable.
9. If a mother has AIDS, her fetus
a. will not be infected unless a c-section delivery occurs
b. may be perfectly healthy.
c. won't be effected unless mom breast feeds
d. will also have AIDS.
10. Which of the following statements is false?
a. Mark's wife is about twice as likely to have a miscarriage because he is over 50.
b. Because Jeremy is a young and healthy 17 year old; there are no real worries about the health of his sperm or baby.
c. The father's healthy connection with the mom increases the chances of a healthy pregnancy.
d. Heart, neuro tube and kidney defects are concerns for children of fathers over 40.
11. If mom contracts Rubella within the 1st four weeks of pregnancy, her baby will most likely
a. be perfectly normal as damage from the virus doesn't occur unless the fetus has fat and skin tissue.
b. be deaf, blind, and have heart defects.
c. develop bone, liver, and brain damage.
d. not survive beyond 12 weeks gestation.
12. Epidurals can reduce pain from child birth, but come at a cost. Which of the following is not a concern?
a. prolonged labor
b. increases the need for forceps or vacuum
c. sedation of the neonate as it passes to the placenta.
d. increased risk for birth injury
13. __________ aids in delivery by causing the uterus to contract.
a. Pitocin
b. systematic relaxation
c. thalidomide
d. analgesics
14. Which of the following environmental factors is most likely to result in mental retardation?
a. Rubella
b. lack of nutrition
c. use of cocaine
d. birth injury