Chapter 3 Test: Sage Vantage
(Unassigned)correctly answered to pass
Vernix caseosa is the thin, down-like hair that covers the body of the fetus. T/F - correct answer
✔✔False; it is a white sticky substance that converts the skin when they are born. Lanugo is the fine hair
that covers the body of the fetus.
What is the different between a doula and a midwife? - correct answer ✔✔A doula supports the mother
during birth, and the midwife is a health care professional who delivers the child.
A doula can act as a source of support for the mother, but is not qualified (medically certified) to deliver
a baby. A Midwife is.
Which term describes a substance that causes damage to the fetus during prenatal development? -
correct answer ✔✔teratogen; any agent that damages the fetus in some way during development
The vernix caseosa is a waxy substance that can help protect against infection. T/F - correct answer
✔✔True
During which stage of labor is the placenta expelled from the uterus? - correct answer ✔✔third stage
Which is true about medications as teratogens? - correct answer ✔✔Studies are inconclusive, with some
finding harm, while others suggest no harm.
A doctor assigns a newborn infant an Apgar scale score of 9. What does this mean? - correct answer
✔✔The infant shows a healthy color and muscle tone
What is another term used to describe a newborn infant? - correct answer ✔✔neonate
(Unassigned)correctly answered to pass
Vernix caseosa is the thin, down-like hair that covers the body of the fetus. T/F - correct answer
✔✔False; it is a white sticky substance that converts the skin when they are born. Lanugo is the fine hair
that covers the body of the fetus.
What is the different between a doula and a midwife? - correct answer ✔✔A doula supports the mother
during birth, and the midwife is a health care professional who delivers the child.
A doula can act as a source of support for the mother, but is not qualified (medically certified) to deliver
a baby. A Midwife is.
Which term describes a substance that causes damage to the fetus during prenatal development? -
correct answer ✔✔teratogen; any agent that damages the fetus in some way during development
The vernix caseosa is a waxy substance that can help protect against infection. T/F - correct answer
✔✔True
During which stage of labor is the placenta expelled from the uterus? - correct answer ✔✔third stage
Which is true about medications as teratogens? - correct answer ✔✔Studies are inconclusive, with some
finding harm, while others suggest no harm.
A doctor assigns a newborn infant an Apgar scale score of 9. What does this mean? - correct answer
✔✔The infant shows a healthy color and muscle tone
What is another term used to describe a newborn infant? - correct answer ✔✔neonate
