Question 1

Advanced maternal age confers a much greater risk of having a baby with _____.
A)heart defects
B)Down syndrome
C)diabetes
D)respiratory diseases

Accepted Answer

Advanced maternal age (35 years or older) increases the risk of having a baby with Down syndrome. The risk of heart defects, diabetes, and respiratory diseases may also increase with advanced maternal age, but not to the same extent as the risk of Down syndrome.

Question 2

If a mother's total caloric intake and intake of proteins,vitamins,and minerals is insufficient,then the children born to such mothers are more likely to
A)develop eating disorders as adolescents.
B)develop heart diseases.
C)have brittle bones.
D)be malformed.

Accepted Answer

Insufficient intake of nutrients during pregnancy can lead to malnourishment of the developing fetus, causing birth defects and malformation.

Question 3

Sharon,who is seven-months pregnant,just visited her doctor,who discovered that she has a particular disease.The doctor said that if he performs a cesarean section near her due date she will not pass her disease on to her child.Sharon is most likely suffering from
A)genital herpes.
B)rubella.
C)syphilis.
D)toxoplasmosis.

Accepted Answer

Genital herpes can be transmitted to the baby during vaginal delivery, but a cesarean section can prevent this transmission.

Question 4

Describe the important events and facts pertaining to each of the three periods of prenatal development.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Rick is 42 years old and considering becoming a father.Should he be concerned that his age will affect their child?
A)No,paternal age is not related to any known birth defects.
B)No,only the age of the mother can affect the developming fetus.
C)Yes,because Rick is over 40 the child is more likely to have a smaller head circumference.
D)Yes,becaue Rick is over 40 the child is more likely to be autistic.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that advanced paternal age is associated with an increased risk of autism and other developmental disorders in children.

Question 6

Folic acid,a B-complex vitamin,is important in preventing
A)brittle bones.
B)neural tube defects.
C)facial deformities.
D)cognitive problems.

Accepted Answer

Folic acid is important for the healthy development of a fetus, particularly in preventing neural tube defects such as spina bifida.

Question 7

Jo-mei is 14 years old and pregnant.Compared to a pregnant woman in her 20s,Jo-mei is more likely to have
A)a baby with Down syndrome.
B)a baby with a propensity for high blood pressure.
C)a baby that dies shortly after birth.
D)difficulty getting pregnant a second time.

Accepted Answer

Teenage mothers are at a higher risk of having babies with complications, including those that may lead to infant mortality.

Question 8

While pregnant,Diana experienced several traumatic life changes.She separated from her husband,discovered that her mother was seriously ill,and began a more stressful job.Diana is at increased risk for having a child with _____.
A)facial deformities
B)heart defects
C)defects of limbs
D)attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Accepted Answer

Diana's stressful life changes during pregnancy increase the risk of her child developing ADHD. None of the other options are directly linked to maternal stress during pregnancy.

Question 9

The U.S.Food and Drug Administration has given the following recommendations for women of childbearing age and young children: Don't eat
A)swordfish.
B)shrimp.
C)salmon.
D)catfish.

Accepted Answer

Swordfish is known to have high levels of mercury, which can be harmful to women of childbearing age and young children.

Question 10

A woman with which of the following diseases is most likely to deliver a very large infant (weighing 10 pounds or more)?
A)AIDS
B)Rubella
C)Gestational diabetes
D)Syphilis

Accepted Answer

Gestational diabetes is a condition where high blood sugar levels develop during pregnancy. The excess blood sugar can lead to a larger baby, as well as other complications during pregnancy and delivery. Women with gestational diabetes are at a higher risk of delivering a baby weighing 10 pounds or more.

Question 11

According to recent studies,high levels of stress during pregnancy can result in an increase in _______ in infants.
A)low-birth-weights
B)physical abnormalities
C)sensory difficulties
D)cognitive abilities

Accepted Answer

High levels of stress during pregnancy can result in an increase in low-birth-weights in infants.

Question 12

Regarding paternal factors,autism is linked to
A)the father using cocaine.
B)the father drinking at time of conception.
C)fathers under the age of 20.
D)fathers over the age of 40.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that fathers over the age of 40 are more likely to have children with autism. There is no evidence to support choices A, B, or C.

Question 13

Mary,a 16-year-old,found out she was pregnant and went to a clinic to get some advice.There she learned that babies born to adolescent mothers are
A)often stillborn and have higher infant mortality rates.
B)more prone to be born with facial and limb deformities.
C)at a higher risk for developing behavioral disorders.
D)more likely to develop eating disorders as adolescents.

Accepted Answer

Babies born to adolescent mothers are at a higher risk for premature birth, low birth weight, and complications during delivery, which can lead to stillbirth or infant mortality.

Question 14

Males over 40 who become fathers increase the risk of having offspring that
A)develop schizophrenia.
B)are intellectually gifted.
C)are overly dependent on their mothers.
D)show abnormally high signs of creativity.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that males over 40 have an increased risk of fathering children who develop schizophrenia.

Question 15

If a mother has been diagnosed as having the AIDS virus,which of the following is most likely to be suggested to help reduce the likelihood that the AIDS virus will be transmitted to her fetus?
A)Testing the baby for infection early in the pregnancy
B)Vaccinating the fetus while in the womb
C)Treating the mother with AZT during pregnancy
D)Breastfeeding the baby as soon as it is born

Accepted Answer

Treating the mother with AZT during pregnancy is the most effective way to reduce the likelihood of transmitting the AIDS virus to the fetus. Testing the baby for infection early in the pregnancy and vaccinating the fetus are not effective methods to prevent HIV transmission. Breastfeeding should be avoided as it can transmit the virus to the baby through breast milk.

Question 16

Regarding paternal factors and pregnancy,an increased risk for developing cancer is associated with fathers
A)over the age of 40.
B)who smoked prior to and during the pregnancy.
C)who consumed minimal amounts of alcohol during the pregnancy.
D)who were between the ages of 25 and 35.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

At what stage of pregnancy is syphilis most likely to be damaging?
A)Four months or more after conception
B)During conception
C)During implantation
D)In the first trimester of pregnancy

Accepted Answer

Syphilis is most likely to be damaging during the first trimester of pregnancy, as this is when the fetus is most vulnerable to infection.

Question 18

Males who are long-term cocaine users have elevated risks of all of the following EXCEPT:
A)Low sperm count
B)Abnormally formed sperm
C)Low motility
D)Increased fertility

Accepted Answer

Long-term cocaine use can damage sperm, leading to low sperm count, abnormally formed sperm, and low motility, which can all contribute to decreased fertility. However, increased fertility is not a known risk factor associated with long-term cocaine use.

Question 19

Pregnant women under stress are more likely to
A)have babies with limb defects.
B)have babies who will develop high blood pressure.
C)feel morning sickness after conception.
D)deliver their babies prematurely.

Accepted Answer

Pregnant women under stress are more likely to deliver their babies prematurely, which can lead to various health complications. Stress during pregnancy can also affect the baby's development and lead to behavioral and emotional problems later in life. There is no evidence to suggest that stress during pregnancy causes limb defects or high blood pressure in babies, although it can cause morning sickness as a side effect.

Question 20

The U.S.Food and Drug Administration has given the following recommendations for women of childbearing age and young children: Eat up to 12 ounces (two average meals)a week of
A)swordfish.
B)shark.
C)king mackerel.
D)catfish.

Accepted Answer

The FDA recommends that women of childbearing age and young children eat up to 12 ounces of low-mercury fish like catfish per week. Swordfish, shark, and king mackerel are high in mercury and should be avoided.

Quiz 3: Prenatal Development

Advanced maternal age confers a much greater risk of having a baby with _____.

If a mother's total caloric intake and intake of proteins,vitamins,and minerals is insufficient,then the children born to such mothers are more likely to

Sharon,who is seven-months pregnant,just visited her doctor,who discovered that she has a particular disease.The doctor said that if he performs a cesarean section near her due date she will not pass her disease on to her child.Sharon is most likely suffering from

Describe the important events and facts pertaining to each of the three periods of prenatal development.

Rick is 42 years old and considering becoming a father.Should he be concerned that his age will affect their child?

Folic acid,a B-complex vitamin,is important in preventing

Jo-mei is 14 years old and pregnant.Compared to a pregnant woman in her 20s,Jo-mei is more likely to have

While pregnant,Diana experienced several traumatic life changes.She separated from her husband,discovered that her mother was seriously ill,and began a more stressful job.Diana is at increased risk for having a child with _____.

The U.S.Food and Drug Administration has given the following recommendations for women of childbearing age and young children: Don't eat

A woman with which of the following diseases is most likely to deliver a very large infant (weighing 10 pounds or more) ?

According to recent studies,high levels of stress during pregnancy can result in an increase in _______ in infants.

Regarding paternal factors,autism is linked to

Mary,a 16-year-old,found out she was pregnant and went to a clinic to get some advice.There she learned that babies born to adolescent mothers are

Males over 40 who become fathers increase the risk of having offspring that

If a mother has been diagnosed as having the AIDS virus,which of the following is most likely to be suggested to help reduce the likelihood that the AIDS virus will be transmitted to her fetus?

Regarding paternal factors and pregnancy,an increased risk for developing cancer is associated with fathers

At what stage of pregnancy is syphilis most likely to be damaging?

Males who are long-term cocaine users have elevated risks of all of the following EXCEPT:

Pregnant women under stress are more likely to

The U.S.Food and Drug Administration has given the following recommendations for women of childbearing age and young children: Eat up to 12 ounces (two average meals) a week of