Question 1

Keesha is very keen on staying alert and conscious throughout the delivery process, but she is experiencing a lot of pain in her upper back and neck during her labor. Her doctor suggests that the best option for her would be to receive a(n)  ________ to relieve her pain and retain awareness throughout the delivery.

Accepted Answer

A)   oxytocic medication
B)   analgesic
C)   epidural block
D)   oral anestheticE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following are risk factors for developing postpartum depression?

Accepted Answer

A)   history of depression
B)   depression during pregnancy
C)   lack of social support
D)   all of theseE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which individual has the highest chance of giving birth to a preterm infant?

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A)   a White female
B)   a non-Latino female
C)   an African American female
D)   They all have equal probabilities of giving birth to a preterm infant.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE about postpartum depression?

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A)   Postpartum depression usually subsides on its own within about two weeks.
B)   A woman with postpartum depression is usually able to continue doing her daily tasks.
C)   Without treatment, postpartum depression may last for many months.
D)   Postpartum depression usually has minimal effects on the baby.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following statements about bonding is TRUE?

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A)   The newborn must essentially have close contact with the mother in the first few days of life to develop optimally.
B)   Drugs given to mothers during childbirth can negatively affect the bonding experience right after birth.
C)   Bonding is an exclusive bilateral process between the baby and the mother.
D)   "Rooming-in" arrangements may increase the risk of postpartum depression for mothers.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Two increasingly used interventions to nurture preterm babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)  are

Accepted Answer

A)   acupuncture and waterbirth.
B)   hypnosis and music therapy.
C)   kangaroo care and massage therapy.
D)   music therapy and incubation.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The process by which the uterus returns to its prepregnant size is called

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A)   dilation.
B)   contraction.
C)   prolapse.
D)   involution.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

During which stage of the birth process does the baby move through the cervix and the birth canal? What are the events that occur during that stage?

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Question 9

Very preterm infants are those born between ________ weeks of gestation.

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A)   33 and 36
B)   28 and 33
C)   25 and 28
D)   36 and 38E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

How does kangaroo care benefit preterm infants?

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Question 11

In developed countries, low birth weight stems mainly from

Accepted Answer

A)   the young age of mothers.
B)   lack of exercise by mothers.
C)   cigarette smoking during pregnancy.
D)   mothers' poor health and nutrition.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale is typically performed

Accepted Answer

A)   within the first five minutes after birth.
B)   within 24 to 36 hours after birth.
C)   between 1 to 3 years of age.
D)   immediately after birth, and only for "at-risk" infants.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Compare and contrast natural and prepared childbirth methods.

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Question 14

Hyeree had a baby girl over a month ago. Hank, her husband, has noticed that Hyeree cries and worries a lot nowadays. He has also noted that she is unable to sleep well and has been eating less than she normally does. She has been making many mistakes, forgetting routine tasks, and is having trouble coping with her daily routine. Which of the following is true with regard to Hyeree's current condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hyeree is having a normal reaction to childbirth, experienced by many women.
B)   Hyeree needs to stop breastfeeding her baby in order to return to her normal physical state.
C)   Hyeree needs time before she opts for psychotherapy and medication, as she is breastfeeding her baby.
D)   Hyeree should seek professional counseling, as her depressive symptoms are strong and prolonged.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Emotional fluctuations in the first few weeks after childbirth most often

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A)   require intensive psychotherapy.
B)   abate on their own after a few days or weeks.
C)   irreversibly hamper the relationship with the baby.
D)   require antidepressants and mood stabilizers.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Kyle was born 34 weeks after conception and weighed about six pounds. He was a

Accepted Answer

A)   preterm baby.
B)   low birth weight infant.
C)   small for date infant.
D)   full-term infant.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Carlotta has just been told that her baby is in a breech position. This means that the

Accepted Answer

A)   baby's head is crowning and the birth is progressing naturally.
B)   baby's potential respiratory problems need to be considered.
C)   baby is most likely to emerge head first, followed by the body.
D)   baby's position is typical and complications are unlikely to occur.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding research on doulas?

Accepted Answer

A)   Researchers have found positive effects when a doula is present at the birth of a child.
B)   Compared with physicians, doulas generally spend less time with each patient.
C)   Doula-supported mothers show increased signs of depression in the postpartum period.
D)   Research has shown a negligible correlation between doulas and childbirth outcomes.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Niam and Sarah had a preterm baby, born only 34 weeks into conception. Doctors have informed the couple that their baby has a weak heart and is receiving medications to stabilize his condition. They have also stressed the fact that because the baby was born much earlier than desirable, some of his basic functions like breathing, heart rate, and body temperature are not well regulated. In addition to medication, they are likely to recommend ________ to help in stabilizing this baby's condition.

Accepted Answer

A)   the Lamaze method
B)   acupuncture
C)   kangaroo care
D)   schema therapyE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

A recent study demonstrated that the risk of developing ADHD for newborns with an Apgar score of 1 to 4 was how much higher than the risk for newborns with an Apgar Score of 9 or 10?

Accepted Answer

A)   75 percent
B)   89 percent
C)   38 percent
D)   20 percentE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Compare and contrast natural and prepared childbirth methods.

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How does kangaroo care benefit preterm infants?

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A recent study demonstrated that the risk of developing ADHD for newborns with an Apgar score of 1 to 4 was how much higher than the risk for newborns with an Apgar Score of 9 or 10?

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Carlotta has just been told that her baby is in a breech position. This means that the

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Two increasingly used interventions to nurture preterm babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are

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Which individual has the highest chance of giving birth to a preterm infant?

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During which stage of the birth process does the baby move through the cervix and the birth canal? What are the events that occur during that stage?

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Kyle was born 34 weeks after conception and weighed about six pounds. He was a

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding research on doulas?

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Which of the following statements about bonding is TRUE?

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Very preterm infants are those born between ________ weeks of gestation.

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