Question 1

Renu, who is in her 40th week of pregnancy, has just been told by her doctor that her baby is lying sideways across her pelvis, and thus cannot be delivered vaginally. Most likely, Renu's doctor will:

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A)   advise that Renu undergo a cesarean section.
B)   wait a few more weeks to see if the baby will adjust its position on its own.
C)   advise that Renu undergo an episiotomy.
D)   deliver Renu's baby using vacuum extraction.

Question 2

To reduce the risk her baby will suffer from a variety of birth defects and complications, a pregnant woman should be sure to consume plenty of:

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A)   folic acid.
B)   melatonin.
C)   ethanol.
D)   thioglycolic acid.

Question 3

During pregnancy:

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A)   most women feel only positive emotions.
B)   most women feel only negative emotions.
C)   a woman's degree of physical discomfort has little effect on her emotional state.
D)   many women experience a mix of positive and negative emotions.

Question 4

Who was responsible for developing techniques to reduce the anxiety associated with childbirth?

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A)   Sigmund Freud
B)   Margaret Sanger
C)   Fernand Lamaze
D)   Charles LeFont

Question 5

All of the following methods could help a couple increase the probability of conception by predicting the time of ovulation EXCEPT for the:

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A)   mucus method.
B)   body temperature method.
C)   calendar method.
D)   multiple insertion method.

Question 6

American women who seek to abort a pregnancy:

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A)   in the large majority of cases are in the second trimester of pregnancy.
B)   rarely if ever already have children.
C)   commonly are younger than 25 and have limited financial resources.
D)   experience much greater access to abortion services now than women seeking abortions 30 years ago.

Question 7

The mucus method, body temperature, and calendar methods can all be used to determine when a woman is ovulating.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to laboratory techniques that separate X- from Y-bearing sperm?

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A)   This procedure is widely opposed by the public, even when used by couples at risk for passing on X-linked diseases.
B)   This involves inserting the embryo of the desired sex into the woman's uterus.
C)   This is of benefit to couples at risk of passing on an X-linked disease.
D)   Success rates are nearly 100% for both male and female babies.

Question 9

By the end of the ____, the internal organs of the fetus begin limited functioning.

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A)   first trimester
B)   second trimester
C)   third trimester
D)   first month

Question 10

Laws requiring minors to have parental consent for abortion:

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A)   tend to decrease abortion rates, especially abortions in the second trimester.
B)   serve the very useful purpose of requiring teenage girls to discuss their pregnancies with their parents, which most would not do without this legal requirement.
C)   tend to delay teenagers' access to abortion.
D)   are strongly endorsed by the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a cause of low sperm count and motility?

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A)   Childhood measles
B)   Varicocele
C)   Smoking
D)   Marijuana use

Question 12

Women are more likely to breast feed if they are:

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A)   college graduates.
B)   from a lower versus a higher income bracket.
C)   residents of the American South.
D)   teenagers.

Question 13

It is recommended that a woman abstain from sex for at least a year after the birth of a child.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe the nature and frequency of postpartum sexual activity.

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Question 15

The yellowish liquid produced by the breasts after delivery is called:

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A)   vernix caseosa.
B)   varicocele.
C)   colostrum.
D)   lochia.

Question 16

Assisted reproductive techniques are:

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A)   inexpensive.
B)   low-risk procedures as far as the mother is concerned.
C)   expensive with varying success rates.
D)   increasingly less expensive with each subsequent attempt.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a decision people make about what to do with the extra embryos collected from assisted reproductive technologies?

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A)   Some couples put their surplus embryos up for adoption.
B)   Some women or couples donate their surplus embryos for stem cell research.
C)   Most couples refuse to donate their surplus embryos for research.
D)   Some couples request the surplus embryos to be destroyed.

Question 18

Midwives typically work with women who have low-risk pregnancies and uncomplicated births, and often help coach the woman throughout her labor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Home pregnancy tests:

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A)   most often are completely inaccurate.
B)   detect the presence of hormones associated with pregnancy in a woman's blood.
C)   are available only by prescription.
D)   can yield both false positive and false negative results.

Question 20

A method called ____ attempts to facilitate implantation by transferring fertilized ova to a fallopian tube.

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A)   ZIFT
B)   IUF (in utero fertilization) 
C)   artificial insemination
D)   GIFT

Exam 11: Conceiving Children: Process and Choice

The yellowish liquid produced by the breasts after delivery is called:

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Who was responsible for developing techniques to reduce the anxiety associated with childbirth?

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To reduce the risk her baby will suffer from a variety of birth defects and complications, a pregnant woman should be sure to consume plenty of:

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Describe the nature and frequency of postpartum sexual activity.

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Assisted reproductive techniques are:

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The mucus method, body temperature, and calendar methods can all be used to determine when a woman is ovulating.

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It is recommended that a woman abstain from sex for at least a year after the birth of a child.

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By the end of the ____, the internal organs of the fetus begin limited functioning.

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Home pregnancy tests:

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A method called ____ attempts to facilitate implantation by transferring fertilized ova to a fallopian tube.

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Which of the following is NOT a decision people make about what to do with the extra embryos collected from assisted reproductive technologies?

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Women are more likely to breast feed if they are:

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Which of the following is TRUE with regard to laboratory techniques that separate X- from Y-bearing sperm?

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American women who seek to abort a pregnancy:

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All of the following methods could help a couple increase the probability of conception by predicting the time of ovulation EXCEPT for the:

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Midwives typically work with women who have low-risk pregnancies and uncomplicated births, and often help coach the woman throughout her labor.

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Which of the following is NOT a cause of low sperm count and motility?

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Laws requiring minors to have parental consent for abortion:

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Renu, who is in her 40th week of pregnancy, has just been told by her doctor that her baby is lying sideways across her pelvis, and thus cannot be delivered vaginally. Most likely, Renu's doctor will:

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During pregnancy:

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