1. Which typically occurs first in the birthing process? (1 point)
***a. The baby is pushed out of the uterus.
b. The placenta is pushed out of the uterus.
c. The mother begins producing breast milk.
d. The doctor cuts the umbilical cord.
2. During which stage does the doctor normally cut the umbilical cord? (1 point)
a. postpartum period
b. labor
***c. delivery of the baby
d. delivery of the afterbirth
3. Which term refers to the surgical removal of a baby from the uterus? (1 point)
a. afterbirth
b. stillbirth
c. premature birth
***d. cesarean section
4. Which situation is most likely to require delivery by cesarean section? (1 point)
a. the birth of triplets
b. a stillbirth
c. low birthweight
***d. a premature birth
5. Which occurs during the postpartum period? (1 point)
***a. The mother experiences hormonal changes.
b. The baby is pushed out of the uterus.
c. The umbilical cord is cut.
d. The afterbirth is delivered.
6. Which situation describes a premature birth? (1 point)
a. More than one baby is delivered at the same time.
b. A baby is delivered through an incision in the lower abdomen.
***c. A baby is delivered before the 37th week of pregnancy.
d. A fetus dies after the 20th week of pregnancy.
7. Delivery of a live baby before the 37th week of pregnancy is called _____. (1 point)
a. postpartum depression
b. cesarean section
***c. premature birth
d. stillbirth
8. Which is the first stage of the birthing process? (1 point)
a. delivery of the afterbirth
***b. labor
c. delivery of the baby
d. postpartum period
9. If a couple chooses to have their baby at home, the delivery usually involves _____. (1 point)
***a. a certified nurse-midwife
b. a cesarean section
c. special medical equipment
d. an obstetrician
10. Which kind of twins always results when two different sperm fertilize two eggs? (1 point)
a. identical twins
b. twins of different sexes
c. twins of the same sex
***d. fraternal twins
( *** = CORRECT ANSWER. )
1.a
2.c
3.d
4.d
5.a
6.c
7.c
8.b
9.a
10.d
1. To determine which typically occurs first in the birthing process, we need to understand the sequence of events during childbirth. In this case, the correct answer is a. The baby is pushed out of the uterus. This is commonly known as the "delivery of the baby." To answer this question, you would need to have knowledge of the birthing process.
2. To find out during which stage the doctor normally cuts the umbilical cord, we need to understand the stages of childbirth. In this case, the correct answer is c. Delivery of the baby. The umbilical cord is typically cut after the baby is delivered. To answer this question, you would need to have knowledge of the birthing process and the different stages involved.
3. To identify the term that refers to the surgical removal of a baby from the uterus, we need to be familiar with different birth procedures and terminology. In this case, the correct answer is d. Cesarean section. A cesarean section is a surgical procedure where the baby is delivered through an incision in the mother's abdomen instead of a l birth. To answer this question, you would need knowledge of different methods of childbirth and their definitions.
4. To determine which situation is most likely to require delivery by cesarean section, we need to understand the circumstances that would necessitate this surgical procedure. In this case, the correct answer is d. A premature birth. If a baby is born before the full term of 37 weeks and there are complications or risks involved, it may require delivery via cesarean section. To answer this question, you would need knowledge of different birth situations and the associated risks.
5. To identify what occurs during the postpartum period, we need to understand the time period following childbirth and the changes that happen to the mother's body. In this case, the correct answer is a. The mother experiences hormonal changes. The postpartum period refers to the period after childbirth when the mother's body undergoes physical and emotional changes. To answer this question, you would need knowledge of what happens to the mother's body after giving birth.
6. To identify a situation that describes a premature birth, we need to understand the definition of a premature birth and the gestational age involved. In this case, the correct answer is c. A baby is delivered before the 37th week of pregnancy. A premature birth refers to a baby being born before completing 37 weeks of gestation. To answer this question, you would need knowledge of the definition and characteristics of a premature birth.
7. To identify the term used for the delivery of a live baby before the 37th week of pregnancy, we need to understand the definition of this particular scenario. In this case, the correct answer is c. Premature birth. Premature birth is the term used for the delivery of a live baby before the completion of 37 weeks of gestation. To answer this question, you would need knowledge of the definition of premature birth and its associated gestational age.
8. To determine which is the first stage of the birthing process, we need to understand the different stages involved in childbirth. In this case, the correct answer is b. Labor. Labor is the first stage of the birthing process, which includes contractions that help the baby move down the birth canal. To answer this question, you would need knowledge of the stages of childbirth and their sequence.
9. To determine what is usually involved in a home birth, we need to understand the different caregivers and procedures commonly associated with home births. In this case, the correct answer is a. A certified nurse-midwife. In a home birth, a certified nurse-midwife often attends to the delivery of the baby. To answer this question, you would need knowledge of the practitioners and equipment commonly associated with home births.
10. To identify the kind of twins that result when two different sperm fertilize two eggs, we need to understand the different types of twins and their causes. In this case, the correct answer is d. Fraternal twins. Fraternal twins result from two separate fertilized eggs by two different sperm. They are not identical and can be of either the same or different sexes. To answer this question, you would need knowledge of the different types of twins and their causes.