Question 1

Nelly, an unmarried woman, found out that she was pregnant.However, she did not want go through with the pregnancy and decided to have an abortion.In this scenario, Nelly should go for a ________.

Accepted Answer

Nelly should go for an induced abortion, which is a deliberate termination of the pregnancy. A miscarriage is an unintentional loss of the pregnancy, a surrogate abortion is not a recognized medical term, and a spontaneous abortion (also known as a miscarriage) is involuntary and not a choice made by the woman.

Question 2

Laura, a student, plans to have children in the future.However, she does not plan to get married and prefers to be a single mom.In this scenario, Laura is considered to be ________.

Accepted Answer

Laura's intention to have children in the future, despite her current status and preference for not getting married, aligns with the definition of being "temporarily childless." This term refers to individuals who plan to have children at some point but are currently without children for various reasons.

Question 3

A(n)________ refers to the developing organism up to the eighth week of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

The developing organism up to the eighth week of pregnancy is referred to as an embryo. After the eighth week, it is called a fetus. A zygote is the initial cell formed when two gamete cells (sperm and egg) unite, and an egg cell is just one of the two gamete cells involved in fertilization.

Question 4

Brandon is against transracial adoption and states that the child's race should match that of the adoptive parent's.However, Bryan argues otherwise and states that the American society is open minded and accepting of such differences.Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Bryan's claim?

Accepted Answer

A statistic showing that a significant percentage of adopted children in the United States are of a different race, ethnicity, or culture than their adoptive parent/parents supports Bryan's claim that American society is open-minded and accepting of such differences. This suggests that transracial adoptions are increasingly common and accepted in the United States.

Question 5

________ is an arrangement in which a woman carries and delivers a child for another person or couple.

Accepted Answer

Surrogacy is the arrangement in which a woman carries and delivers a child for another person or couple. Artificial insemination involves the introduction of sperm into a woman's reproductive system to facilitate fertilization, while egg freezing involves the preservation of a woman's eggs for later use. In Vitro fertilization is a method of fertilization in which eggs are fertilized outside of the woman's body and then implanted in her uterus.

Question 6

International adoptions increased steadily from 1998 to 2004 but then started dropping.Which of the following is a reason for this?

Accepted Answer

Host countries have indeed curtailed international adoptions for various reasons, including concerns over child trafficking, a desire to prioritize domestic adoption, and cultural and political beliefs. This has contributed to the overall drop in international adoptions in recent years.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the differences between open adoptions and semi-open adoptions?

Accepted Answer

In semi-open adoptions, adoptive parents have more control over the level of contact with birth parents and can decide on the frequency and means of communication. In open adoptions, birth parents may have more direct involvement in the child's life and decision-making. The other choices are not necessarily true or accurate.

Question 8

While Amber was pregnant with her fourth child, she feared that she would not be able to support all her children.Therefore, during her first trimester, she used medically approved pills to kill the fetus.In this scenario, Amber opted for a ________.

Accepted Answer

Amber chose a legal abortion, as she used medically approved pills to terminate her pregnancy during the first trimester.

Question 9

Semi-open adoptions differ from open adoptions in that in semi-open adoptions ________.

Accepted Answer

In semi-open adoptions, communication between the adoptive and birth parents takes place only through a third party such as an adoption agency or lawyer. The child may or may not have contact with the birth parent, and adoptive parents may or may not have access to medical information about the birth family. However, unlike in open adoptions, the birth parents do not have direct contact or the ability to interfere or co-parent with the adoptive parents.

Question 10

Milo believes that open adoptions are better than closed adoptions, and Rico believes that semi-open adoptions are better than closed adoptions.Which of the following point would they agree upon?

Accepted Answer

Both open and semi-open adoptions involve some level of information sharing and contact between the adoptive family, the child, and the birth parents, contrary to closed adoptions where information is sealed. Therefore, Milo and Rico would agree that adopted children should have access to information about their birth parents.

Question 11

Trisha is planning to get an abortion.In order for her to obtain a safe physical abortion, she must opt for it during the ________.

Accepted Answer

The safest time for a woman to undergo an abortion is during the first trimester, which generally lasts up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. Abortions performed after the first trimester can pose greater risks and may require more complex procedures. It is important for women to seek medical advice and make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

Question 12

Closed adoption differs from semi-open adoption in that in a closed adoption ________.

Accepted Answer

In a closed adoption, there is no contact between the adopted child and the biological parents, and the adoptive family may have limited information about the birth parents. This is in contrast to a semi-open adoption, where there may be some level of communication and contact between the adoptive family and the birth parents.

Question 13

The Rutherfords are planning to adopt a child, but they do not wish to expose the child to the birth parents, nor are they interested in co-parenting the child with the birth parents.Which of the following types of adoption practices would best suit the Rutherfords?

Accepted Answer

Closed adoption is the practice where the birth parents and adoptive parents have no contact or exchange of identifying information. This best suits the Rutherfords' preference to not expose the child to birth parents and not co-parent with them.

Question 14

In a(n)________ adoption, the records of the adoption are kept sealed, and the birth parents aren't involved in the adoptee's life.

Accepted Answer

In a closed adoption, the records are sealed and the birth parents do not have involvement in the adoptee's life. In a mediated adoption, there is a third party involved in facilitating communication between the birth parents and adoptive parents. In an open adoption, there is ongoing contact and communication between the birth parents and adoptive family. In a semi-open adoption, there may be limited contact or information sharing between the birth and adoptive families.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of in vitro fertilization?

Accepted Answer

In vitro fertilization presents high chances of preterm births, as multiple embryos are often implanted and can result in premature delivery. A and B are incorrect as in vitro fertilization does not typically result in overweight babies, and it is an expensive method. C is incorrect as artificial insemination is a different fertility treatment.

Question 16

A similarity between in vitro fertilization and using fertility drugs is that they both ________.

Accepted Answer

Both in vitro fertilization and using fertility drugs increase the likelihood of multiple births, which can lead to preterm births. This is because both methods can result in the fertilization of multiple eggs.

Question 17

After many failed attempts to conceive naturally, Victoria is thinking about taking fertility drugs in order to boost her chances of getting pregnant.Which of the following is an accurate statement that will support Victoria's idea of taking fertility drugs?

Accepted Answer

Fertility drugs have a success rate of 50 to 70 percent, which means that taking them can significantly increase the chances of getting pregnant. This can support Victoria's idea of taking fertility drugs as she may be more hopeful and confident in the outcome of her attempts to conceive. The other options are not accurate or do not provide enough support for her decision to take fertility drugs. B states a potential negative outcome of fertility drugs and C suggests a risk of preterm births. D is also not true as fertility drugs may cause side effects on babies.

Question 18

Jenny underwent a surgical procedure during the twentieth week of her pregnancy in which the doctors inserted a needle into her amniotic sac through her abdomen and withdrew some fluid.The fluid was then studied for any abnormalities such as signs of Down syndrome and spina bifida.In this scenario, Jenny underwent a procedure known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The procedure described here is amniocentesis, which is a prenatal diagnostic test that is performed typically between weeks 15 and 20 of pregnancy. The purpose of this test is to obtain a sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the developing fetus, which can be analyzed for any chromosomal or genetic abnormalities. Amniocentesis is usually recommended for pregnant women who are at a higher risk of having a child with a genetic disorder, such as older women or those who have a family history of genetic conditions.

Question 19

Which of the following is an advantage of open adoptions?

Accepted Answer

Open adoptions allow for ongoing contact and communication between the adopted child and their birth parents. This can help reduce the child's feelings of abandonment as they maintain a connection with their biological family. Additionally, open adoptions can provide the child with a larger support network of caring adults.

Question 20

Tania, who is in her tenth week of pregnancy, is concerned about the fetus growing inside her.Having her first child at the age of 40, she is worried that the baby may suffer from Down syndrome.Which of the following prenatal test would best suit Tania if she plans to obtain such information?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tania, who is in her tenth week...

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