Question 1

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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A)  All preterm babies are also low birth weight babies.
B)  Low birth weight and preterm birth are associated with higher levels of brain injury.
C)  The reasons for low birth weight are constant across developed and developing countries.
D)  No amount of remedial enrichment programs can reverse the negative outcomes of low birth weight.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following factors is not emphasized by prepared childbirth methods?

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A)  Relaxation
B)  Education
C)  Medication
D)  SupportE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Recent studies have shown that the presence of a doula before and after delivery

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A)  can inflate the costs of healthcare.
B)  has led to a significant reduction in the rates of cesarean deliveries.
C)  is only important if other family members can't be present.
D)  leads to a higher percentage of induced labors.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Oxytocin is a synthetic hormone that

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A)  stimulates contractions.
B)  reduces the mother's pain.
C)  relaxes the baby.
D)  slows down the childbirth process.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which type of therapy has proven most effective for treating women suffering from postpartum depression?

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A)  Antidepressant drugs
B)  Cognitive
C)  Behavioral
D)  PsychoanalyticE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

It was estimated that the primary caregiver may lose as many as _____ hours of sleep in the first year following the baby's birth.

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A)  200
B)  550
C)  700
D)  1,000E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is thought to help protect the baby's skin against heat loss before and during birth?

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A)  Sebum
B)  Vernix caseosa
C)  Meconium
D)  Wharton's jellyE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Perinatal-related stressors linked to the development of postpartum depression include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  Type of delivery
B)  Temperament of infant
C)  Infant health
D)  Postpartum bluesE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Mary and John have a seven-year-old son and are expecting a baby in three months.They have not told their son about the pregnancy and he is worried about his mother because he knows she is sick and exhausted a lot more nowadays.Based on this scenario,how could Mary and John help their son understand Mary's pregnancy?

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Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE about postpartum depression?

Accepted Answer

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) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Natural childbirth is a method that was developed in 1914 by

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A)  Grantly Dick-Read.
B)  Ferdinand Lamaze.
C)  T.Berry Brazelton.
D)  Tiffany Field.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which hormone is released as a result of massage therapy given to preterm infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Progesterone
B)  Testosterone
C)  Estrogen
D)  InsulinE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Describe a measure of neonatal health and responsiveness that is used to assess "at-risk" infants.

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Students' answers may vary. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS)provides a more comprehensive analysis of the newborn's behavior,neurological and stress responses,and regulatory capacities than the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS).The NNNS was developed by T.Berry Brazelton,along with Barry Lester and Edward Tronick,to assess the "at-risk" infant.It is especially useful for evaluating preterm infants (although it may not be appropriate for those younger than 30 weeks' gestational age)and substance-exposed infants.

Question 14

Your friend Natalie has just found out that she is pregnant.She is not sure whether she should go for a certified-nurse mediated delivery or a physician mediated delivery.What will be your advice?

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Question 15

Compare and contrast natural and prepared childbirth methods.

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Question 16

_____ are drugs that are used to relieve pain.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diuretics
B)  Analgesics
C)  Antiemetics
D)  AntihistaminesE) All of the above
F) None of the above B

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  A history of depression
B)  Depression during pregnancy
C)  Lack of social support
D)  All of theseE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The Apgar Scale involves newborns receiving a score of 0,1,or 2 on five health signs,with a score of at least _____ required to assume that the newborn's condition is good.

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  3
C)  7
D)  10E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) C

Question 19

Which of the following statements about bonding is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

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) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Approximately what percentage of babies are delivered by midwives in Holland?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 percent
B)  10 percent
C)  25 percent
D)  40 percentE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following factors is not emphasized by prepared childbirth methods?

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Recent studies have shown that the presence of a doula before and after delivery

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Oxytocin is a synthetic hormone that

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Which type of therapy has proven most effective for treating women suffering from postpartum depression?

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It was estimated that the primary caregiver may lose as many as _____ hours of sleep in the first year following the baby's birth.

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Which of the following is thought to help protect the baby's skin against heat loss before and during birth?

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Perinatal-related stressors linked to the development of postpartum depression include all of the following EXCEPT:

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Describe a measure of neonatal health and responsiveness that is used to assess "at-risk" infants.

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It was estimated that the primary caregiver may lose as many as _____ hours of sleep in the first year following the baby's birth.

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