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CH 12 Flashcards

1
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What are the benefits associated with adequate prenatal care?

A

Babies are more likely to be born at a healthy weight; women are less likely to drink and smoke during pregnancy

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2
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birth control pills

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for individuals who are mostly concerned with preventing pregnancy

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3
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a form of birth control that involves the avoidance of sexual intercourse

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abstinence

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4
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IUD

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the most effective nonpermanent contraceptive option

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5
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hormonal methods of contraception

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transdermal patch; oral contraceptives; vaginal ring

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6
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What sort of care are people with planned pregnancies more likely to receive compared to people having unintended pregnancies?

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prenatal

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7
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what is a contraceptive that alters the biochemistry of a woman’s body?

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hormonal method

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8
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best type of contraception for protecting yourself against STDs

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male condoms

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9
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advantages of hormonal contraceptive methods

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easy to use; can reduce menstrual cramping; limited side effects; can improve acne; they do not permanently alter fertility

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10
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What is the only guaranteed way to prevent pregnancy and STDs?

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abstinence

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11
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main advantage of using a long-acting reversible contraceptive(LARC)?

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once in place, uses do not have to do anything for years

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12
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contraceptives that are designed to prevent ovulation and that make it more difficult for sperm to reach an egg if ovulation does occur are:

A

hormonal methods

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13
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disadvantages of hormonal contraceptives

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can cause headaches and mood changes

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14
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barrier methods(of contraception)

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physically separates the sperm from the female reproductive tract

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15
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examples of barrier methods of contraception

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male condom; diaphragm; contraceptive sponge

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16
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spermicide

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a chemical agent to kill sperm

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17
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what is the only form of contraception proven to decrease the risk of contracting an STD?

A

male condom

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18
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female barrier methods

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diaphragms

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19
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diaphragm

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a contraceptive device consisting of a circular rubber dome that is placed over the cervix before intercourse

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20
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coitus interruptus

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withdrawal of the penis

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21
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examples of barrier methods of contraception

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diaphragm; contraceptive sponge; male condom

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22
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emergency contraception

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a birth control method that is used after unprotected sexual intercourse

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23
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fertility-based awareness methods rely on ______________ during the fertile phase of a woman’s menstrual cycle

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avoiding intercourse

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24
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surgical methods of contraception

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the most common type of contraception worldwide; available for both men and women

25
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male condom

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a sheath, commonly made of latex, that covers the erect penis during sexual intercourse

26
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early signs/symptoms of a normal pregnancy

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fatigue, slight vaginal bleeding, and breast tenderness

27
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important factors to consider when deciding whether or not to become a parent

A

whether or not you feel financially secure; if your romantic relationship has unresolved problem; if you are not emotionally prepared to sacrifice freedoms

28
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within what time frame should emergency contraception be taken to be most effective?

A

72 hours

29
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closed adoption

A

an adoption that provides privacy and confidentiality and in which the biological parents do not select their child’s adoptive parents

30
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another term for a spontaneous abortion

A

miscarriage

31
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What percent of married heterosexual couples attempting pregnancy are considered to have infertility?

A

6 percent

32
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an adoption in which the biological parents select the adoptive parents and are able to maintain a relationship with the child is known as an:

A

open adoption

33
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What is true about surgical methods of contraception?

A

they are the most common type of contraception worldwide, and they are available for both men and women

34
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at what age(for the mother) does pregnancy pose the least physical heath risk for mother and baby?

A

18-35

35
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a woman who smokes, uses drugs, or drinks alcohol…

A

… will be encouraged to quit those behaviors before becoming pregnant

36
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elective abortion

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the voluntary termination of a pregnancy

37
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infertility

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the inability to become pregnant after not using any form of contraception during sexual intercourse for 12 months

38
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pregnancy before the age of ___ increases the change of the babu being born early and at low birth weight

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18

39
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typical parts of prepregnancy counseling

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an evaluation of current health status; a review of medications; a review of family health history

40
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pregnant women should monitor their intake of fish and shellfish due to possible contamination with _________

A

mercury

41
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booster Tdap vaccinations can help fight the bacterium that causes ________ _______

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whooping cough

42
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sudden infant death syndrome

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the unexpected death of a healthy infant during sleep

43
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leading causes of infant death in the postpartum period

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low birth weight; preterm birth; sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS)

44
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fetal period

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the period from the end of the eighth week after conception to birth

45
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Which foods should pregnant women avoid due to the risk of foodborne infection?

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smoked fish; raw fish; feta cheese

46
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Two vaccinations that are especially important prior to getting pregnant

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rubella and hepatitis B

47
Q

(T/F) babies who live in homes with adults who smoke have a higher chance of SIDS

A

True

48
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ultrasound

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imaging technology commonly used to obtain an image of the fetus within the uterus

49
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embryonic period

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week two to week eight of a pregnancy

50
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What are the milestone associated with prenatal development during the embryonic period(2-8)?

A

the heart has started to function, and the placenta has formed

51
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methods used to screen for prenatal abnormalities

A

ultrasound imaging and amniocentesis

52
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labor contractions involve muscles of the ______

A

uterus

53
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which conditions are evaluated in the quick measure of a baby’s physical condition at birth?

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heart rate; muscle tone; color

54
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postpartum period

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the first few months following childbirth

55
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(T/F) Breast milk does not adequately supply all of a baby’s nutritional needs

A

False

56
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What is the rating system used to evaluate a baby’s physical condition at birth?

A

the Apgar scale

57
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(T/F) In addition to growth and nutrition, a baby’s emotional attachment is an important issue during the postpartum period

A

true

58
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Benefits of breastfeeding

A

it contributes to postpartum pregnancy weight loss for the mother; it can decrease the mother’s risk of ovarian and breast cancer after menopause; it decreases the chance of infant infections

Health AHS 111-004 (12 decks)

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