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Semester Exam SG
A Semester Exam Study Guide for Child Development (GHH)
Question | Answer |
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What week is a fetus projected to be due by? | Week 40. |
What is preconception health? | A women's health before she becomes pregnant/taking care of one's health prior to pregnancy. |
What is the formula to find the due date for a child? | Determine the first day of your last menstrual period, count back 3 months, and add 1 year and 7 days. |
How many calories to a diet be added to maintain a pregnancy? | 300 Calories. |
Who are the three prenatal practitioners you'll meet during pregnancy? | An obstetrician, certified midwife, and a certified nurse midwife. |
How many pounds should you gain during pregnancy? | 25-35 pounds. |
What is the importance of folic acid? | It reduces the chance of defects of the brain and spinal cord during development. |
What is amniocentesis? | The sampling of amniotic fluid using a hollow needle inserted into the uterus, to screen for developmental abnormalities in a fetus. |
What is toxoplasmosis? | Diseases transmitted through placenta, often contracted when pregnant mother handles cat feces or contaminated raw eggs and meat |
What happens to a mother from 2-8 weeks? | She will experience more nausea and vomiting. |
What is ovulation? | The ejection of a mature egg from the ovaries. |
What is the embryo now considered at week 15? | A fetus. |
What food should you avoid during pregnancy? | Deli meat. |
How much does blood volume increase during pregnancy? | 40-50% |
When does a NT (Nuchal Scan) occur? | 14 weeks |
What should be done between 18-22 weeks during pregnancy? | A mid-pregnancy ultrasound. |
What is vernix? | A substance that covers the skin of a baby, protecting the skin. |
What weeks is the midpoint of pregnancy? | The 20th week. |
What week does real hair start to grow on the fetus? | Week 24. |
What three tests are conducted in the 2nd trimester? | A blood pressure test, fetal movement test, and a ultrasound. |
What week are the bones developed, but are still soft/malleable? | Week 29. |
When the nervous system has matured, what function does it control? | It controls the body temperature of the fetus. |
At what week is a fetus considered full term? | 39 weeks. |
What is the most common reason for overdue pregnancy? | A male baby. |
What is dilation? | The opening of the cervix. |
What are Braxton Hicks contractions? | Sporadic uterine contractions. |
What are contractions? | The tightening and relaxing of the uterus. |
Which is NOT a stage of labor? A. Dilation Stage B. Placental Stage C. Prenatal Stage D. Expulsion stage | The prenatal stage. |
When is a epidural given? | The dilation stage. |
When (what stage) is the crowning of the baby? | The expulsion stage. |
What is the placental stage? | The expulsion of the placenta. |
When should a mother NOT receive a C-section? | When contractions are two minutes apart. |
What score is given to a baby whose heart rate is 110 according to the Apgar scale? 0, Impaired functions 1, Reduced functions 2, Normal functions | 2. |