The rate of delivery by cesarean section in the United States increased from 5 percent in the mid-1960s to more than ________ percent in 2006.
31
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) affects approximately ________ children in the United States, aged 1 month to 1 year.
1:1000
What percentage of infertile couples is able to conceive after treatment?
60 to 70
Shannon gained 27 pounds during her pregnancy. How much of that may be the baby's weight?
6 to 8 pounds
What is the recommended weight gain during pregnancy if the woman is of normal weight?
25 to 35 pounds
In the past 30 years, a tremendous increase in the annual number of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) cases have resulted in about ________ women reporting having been treated for PID.
less then 1 in 10
The hormone detected in a blood test or in a woman's urine that confirms pregnancy is
HCG.
When a pregnant woman's "water breaks," what actually happens?
The amniotic sac breaks.
"Perfect use" in terms of contraceptive failure rates assumes
consistent and correct use.
Which of the following are considered fertility awareness methods?
all of these
Another name for the drug RU486 used for early term medical abortion is
mifepristone or mifeprex.
One leading cause of infertility in women is ________, which can cause sterility in 10-15 percent of women with one episode and in 50-75 percent of women after having it three or four times.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Which of the following is true about abortions?
First trimester abortions are of relatively low physical risk to the mother.
Which of the following is true about prenatal care?
It reduces the chances of infant mortality and low birth weight.
Joanne is 38 years old and in her first pregnancy. What test will her doctor recommend to detect any health defects in the fetus?
amniocentesis
Cindy smokes during her pregnancy. Her baby has a higher risk for ________ compared with a baby whose mother did not smoke during pregnancy.
miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, and low birth weight
During the eighth month of pregnancy, ________ forms and with time aids in development of the respiratory and digestive organs.
a layer of fat
Janice thinks she has strep throat. She will most likely be prescribed a medication that may decrease the effectiveness of her oral contraceptives. Which medication is it?
antibiotics
Annie opts for an abortion. The procedure is done by her physician. What famous legal case made Annie's choice possible?
Roe vs. Wade
At her first prenatal visit, Alani tells her medical practitioner that she loves to drink wine. What advice about alcohol consumption during pregnancy will her doctor most likely give her?
Abstain from alcohol during pregnancy.
________ was introduced as a new contraceptive in 2002 that offers protection for four weeks at a time. It works similar to a diaphragm (without special fitting) with hormones and can be worn for three weeks at a time.
NuvaRing
Nora wants to use the most effective method of birth control that allows for spontaneity. What are her other options besides the pill?
Ortho Evra, NuvaRing, and Depo-Provera
The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends breastfeeding for at least six months, and ideally for twelve months because
all of the above
Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of
the fear of decreased sexual performance.
Michelle is at risk of having a baby with Down syndrome. What is the name of the procedure that involves taking a sample of tissue from the fetal sac, and can be done during the tenth to twelfth week of her pregnancy?
chorionic villus sampling
Which of the following best describes risks involved with IUD use?
increased risk of infertility and tubal infections
When is an embryo called a fetus?
at the beginning of the third month of pregnancy
Which of the following statements about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is true?
All of these.
Which type of abortions are ruled illegal unless the mother's life is in danger?
third trimester
Marla is at the stage of birth where the cervix becomes fully dilated, and the baby's head begins to move into the vagina. What is this stage called?
transition
Vaginal film is which type of contraceptive?
spermicide
Which two problems are less likely to occur in individuals who use oral contraceptives, as opposed to those who do not?
fibrocystic breast disease and pelvic inflammatory disease
Implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus is called a(n)
ectopic pregnancy.
Because Susannah's Rh factor is negative and her first child's Rh factor is positive, her second child may be at risk for
hemolytic disease.
________ is a new hormonal contraceptive that is delivered via a patch.
Ortho Evra
Condoms
help prevent the spread of some sexually transmitted infections.
A pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and fluid retention is
pre-eclampsia.
It is important for women to consume plenty of Folic Acid before and during pregnancy to prevent which condition in newborns?
Spina Bifida
Prior to obtaining a prescription for birth control pills, what is a necessary obstacle a teenage girl must overcome?
Obtain a gynecological exam prior to getting a prescription.
The first few days after birth the mother secretes a thick yellow substance from the breasts called ________ that contains vital antibodies to help the newborn fight infections.
colostrum
The female sterilization method achieved through a surgical procedure of cutting and cauterizing the fallopian tubes to seal them is called
tubal ligation.
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