Child Psych Test 11/30

Question 1

Teratogens

Answer 1

different factors that can affect the fetus

Question 2

Toxoplasmosis

Answer 2

infection from litter box

Question 3

thalidomide

Answer 3

drug given to women for no morning sickness (caused deformities)

Question 4

endometrium

Answer 4

the lining of the uterus where the fertilized egg is implanted

Question 5

Why is folic acid important

Answer 5

prevents birth defects

Question 6

How many pounds should a pregnant women gain

Answer 6

underweight: 28-40
overweight: 15-25

Question 7

Iron prevents…

Answer 7

anemia

Question 8

post natal

Answer 8

period after birth

Question 9

neonate

Answer 9

the newborn baby

Question 10

episiotomy

Answer 10

surgical incision in the vaginal opening prior to delivery to prevent tearing during delivery

Question 11

ectopic pregnancy

Answer 11

when a pregnancy occurs outside of the womb

Question 12

amniotic sac

Answer 12

the fluid filled membrane that contains and protects a fetus in the womb

Question 13

gestation

Answer 13

process of carrying to being carried in the womb, conception to birth

Question 14

peri-nantal

Answer 14

at the time of birth

Question 15

Caffiene

Answer 15

no known safe levels (premature birth)

Question 16

rubella (German measles)

Answer 16

get the vaccine

Question 17

test that uses sound waves

Answer 17

ultrasound

Question 18

Test amniotic fluid

Answer 18

Amniocentesis

Question 19

Test tissue

Answer 19

CVS (chorionic villus sampling)

Question 20

Environmental factors that could hurt a pregnancy

Answer 20

alcohol, lead, mercury