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What is the primary harmful substance in cigarettes that affects pregnant women?
Nicotine
True or False: Smoking during pregnancy can lead to low birth weight.
True
Fill in the blank: Pregnant women who smoke are at higher risk for ______ complications.
placental
What is one major developmental issue that smoking during pregnancy can cause in infants?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a potential effect of smoking during pregnancy? A) Increased risk of preterm birth B) Improved fetal growth C) None of the above
A) Increased risk of preterm birth
What is the term for the condition caused by smoking that restricts blood flow to the placenta?
Placental insufficiency
True or False: Secondhand smoke does not affect pregnant women.
False
Fill in the blank: Smoking can lead to _______ in fetal brain development.
deficits
What is one behavioral issue that can be linked to smoking during pregnancy?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Multiple Choice: What percentage of pregnant women who smoke continue to smoke throughout their pregnancy? A) 10% B) 25% C) 50%
B) 25%
What is the recommended action for pregnant women who smoke?
Quit smoking
True or False: Smoking can affect the baby’s lung development.
True
Fill in the blank: Exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy can lead to _______ birth defects.
congenital
What is the effect of smoking on the risk of miscarriage?
Increases the risk
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a risk associated with smoking during pregnancy? A) Low birth weight B) Improved maternal health C) Preterm birth
B) Improved maternal health
What is one way smoking can affect the mother’s health during pregnancy?
Increased risk of gestational diabetes
True or False: Nicotine patches are safe for use during pregnancy.
False