All women should increase their intake of which vitamin during the month before getting pregnant?
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folic acid
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Which of the following statements about exercise during pregnancy is FALSE?
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Exercise in pregnancy increases risk of miscarriage.
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Teratogens—substances that can cause physical damage or defects in the fetus—are most dangerous to a fetus during the ________ trimester.
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first
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Which of the following statements about nutrition for pregnant women is FALSE?
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Fish is recommended daily for the health benefits to the pregnant woman and the fetus.
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According to the chart in the text, over half of pregnancies are reported as
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intended
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Rates of unintended pregnancy are generally highest in the South and Southwest, and in densely populated states.
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True
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Which of the following statements about barrier methods of contraception is FALSE?
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The contraceptive sponge reduces the rate of sexually transmitted infection transmission.
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Which of the following statements regarding emergency contraceptives is FALSE?
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Emergency contraceptives are considered abortogenic agents.
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Which of the following statements about the fertility awareness method is FALSE?
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The method is effective for any woman if she watches her body's signs.
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Which of the following statements about intrauterine devices (IUDs) is TRUE?
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IUDs are highly effective at preventing pregnancy and require little maintenance after they are in place.
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Dual contraception consists of a barrier method plus a hormonal method.
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True
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Trisha and Josh recently adopted a child, Julie. Before the adoption, Trisha, Josh, and Julie's biological parents worked out an agreement to continue the contact indefinitely and meet three times a year. This case is an example of which type of adoption?
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open
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Which of the following statements about abortion is FALSE?
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Both medical and surgical abortions can be performed up to 12 weeks of gestation.
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Which of the following statements about mifepristone, the drug used in medical abortions, is FALSE?
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Mifepristone can be used during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy.
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When performed in a legal and safe setting, elective abortion does not increase the risk of infertility and complications of future pregnancies.
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True
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Which of the following statements about infertility is FALSE?
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In about 37 percent of couples, infertility is attributable to female factors.
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Which infertility treatment uses a syringe to place sperm in the uterus?
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intrauterine insemination
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In which infertility treatment are eggs fertilized in a clinic, then transferred to the woman's uterus?
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in vitro fertilization
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In cases where a man has a low sperm count or low sperm mobility, intrauterine insemination is a good option.
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true
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During the second stage of labor,
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the baby moves into the birth canal.
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After a baby is born, ________ is used to assess her or his physical condition.
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the Apgar scale
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It is important that a baby develop attachment to its parents so that it can form other such trusting relationships in the future.
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True
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Breast milk contains antibodies that reduce the risk of infections, allergies, asthma, and SIDS.
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true
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