Core Concepts in Health, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University School of Medicine

Pregnancy and Childbirth

True False Quiz


1	About one-third of all U.S. births are to unmarried women.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	Triple marker screening (TMS) is used to detect the sex of the baby prior to birth.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	Amniocentesis may be used to detect birth defects.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	Blood testing is an important part of prenatal care.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	Moderate alcohol consumption by a pregnant woman is safe for her unborn baby.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	Cigarette smoking is associated with low birth weight.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	A pregnant woman may safely consume up to four cups of coffee (or equivalent caffeinated beverages and foods) per day.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	Kegel exercises are a form of breathing exercise to induce relaxation.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	An ectopic pregnancy is one in which the fertilized egg implants itself outside the uterus.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	Preeclampsia is a form of toxicity due to alcohol or drug use.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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