CYAF-471 Final UNL Exam Questions
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Odds of conceiving - Correct answer-Odds are against it because only a few
hundred sperm reach the ovum; ovum live only a maximum of 24 hours without
insemination; 99% of sperm die within 7 days of ejaculation.
Causes and treatment of infertility - Correct answer-Male: Low sperm count, sperm
mobility, or erectile dysfunction; Female: Irregular ovulation, hormonal
imbalances, or uterine fibroids.
Gestational carrier - Correct answer-Volunteer who undergoes artificial
insemination or IVF.
Artificial insemination - Correct answer-Partner or donor semen inserted into
vagina, cervix, or uterus.
In vitro fertilization - Correct answer-Medical procedure used to help individuals
or couples conceive a child by fertilizing an egg with sperm outside the body in a
laboratory.
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,Early signs of pregnancy - Correct answer-Missed periods, nausea, fatigue, breast
tenderness, and frequent urination. These symptoms vary for each person and may
appear within the first few weeks.
Human chorionic gonadotropin - Correct answer-Pituitary hormones that stimulate
activity in the gonads (testes and ovaries).
Spontaneous abortion - Correct answer-The spontaneous expulsion of the fetus
from the uterus early in pregnancy, before it can survive on its own.
Self-care in pregnancy - Correct answer-Actions and practices a pregnant person
takes to maintain their physical, emotional, and mental well-being for a healthy
pregnancy.
Viability/quickening - Correct answer-Time when the fetus can survive
independently outside of the woman's body.
Major features of first trimester - Correct answer-Initial 12 weeks of pregnancy,
during which the fetus develops its major organs and the mother experiences early
signs of pregnancy, such as nausea and fatigue.
Major features of second trimester - Correct answer-Weeks 13 to 26, is a period of
significant fetal growth and development, while the mother may experience
reduced early pregnancy symptoms and noticeable physical changes.
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, Major features of third trimester - Correct answer-Final stage of pregnancy,
typically from the 28th week until birth, during which the fetus grows rapidly and
the mother experiences physical changes in preparation for labor.
Importance of folic acid - Correct answer-Important for supporting healthy cell
growth and development, especially during pregnancy, and helps prevent birth
defects in the brain and spine.
Braxton-Hicks contractions - Correct answer-Irregular, often painless contractions
of the uterus that can occur during pregnancy, typically in the second or third
trimester, as the body prepares for labor.
Prenatal provider choices - Correct answer-The selection of healthcare
professionals, such as obstetricians, midwives, or family doctors, who provide care
and support during pregnancy.
Ectopic pregnancy - Correct answer-Occurs when a fertilized egg implants and
grows outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube.
Detection of birth defects - Correct answer-Identifying physical or genetic
abnormalities in a fetus or newborn that may affect their health or development.
Fetal alcohol syndrome - Correct answer-Syndrome in infants caused by heavy
maternal prenatal alcohol use; characterized by congenital heart defects, damage to
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and Answers Graded A+
Odds of conceiving - Correct answer-Odds are against it because only a few
hundred sperm reach the ovum; ovum live only a maximum of 24 hours without
insemination; 99% of sperm die within 7 days of ejaculation.
Causes and treatment of infertility - Correct answer-Male: Low sperm count, sperm
mobility, or erectile dysfunction; Female: Irregular ovulation, hormonal
imbalances, or uterine fibroids.
Gestational carrier - Correct answer-Volunteer who undergoes artificial
insemination or IVF.
Artificial insemination - Correct answer-Partner or donor semen inserted into
vagina, cervix, or uterus.
In vitro fertilization - Correct answer-Medical procedure used to help individuals
or couples conceive a child by fertilizing an egg with sperm outside the body in a
laboratory.
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,Early signs of pregnancy - Correct answer-Missed periods, nausea, fatigue, breast
tenderness, and frequent urination. These symptoms vary for each person and may
appear within the first few weeks.
Human chorionic gonadotropin - Correct answer-Pituitary hormones that stimulate
activity in the gonads (testes and ovaries).
Spontaneous abortion - Correct answer-The spontaneous expulsion of the fetus
from the uterus early in pregnancy, before it can survive on its own.
Self-care in pregnancy - Correct answer-Actions and practices a pregnant person
takes to maintain their physical, emotional, and mental well-being for a healthy
pregnancy.
Viability/quickening - Correct answer-Time when the fetus can survive
independently outside of the woman's body.
Major features of first trimester - Correct answer-Initial 12 weeks of pregnancy,
during which the fetus develops its major organs and the mother experiences early
signs of pregnancy, such as nausea and fatigue.
Major features of second trimester - Correct answer-Weeks 13 to 26, is a period of
significant fetal growth and development, while the mother may experience
reduced early pregnancy symptoms and noticeable physical changes.
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, Major features of third trimester - Correct answer-Final stage of pregnancy,
typically from the 28th week until birth, during which the fetus grows rapidly and
the mother experiences physical changes in preparation for labor.
Importance of folic acid - Correct answer-Important for supporting healthy cell
growth and development, especially during pregnancy, and helps prevent birth
defects in the brain and spine.
Braxton-Hicks contractions - Correct answer-Irregular, often painless contractions
of the uterus that can occur during pregnancy, typically in the second or third
trimester, as the body prepares for labor.
Prenatal provider choices - Correct answer-The selection of healthcare
professionals, such as obstetricians, midwives, or family doctors, who provide care
and support during pregnancy.
Ectopic pregnancy - Correct answer-Occurs when a fertilized egg implants and
grows outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube.
Detection of birth defects - Correct answer-Identifying physical or genetic
abnormalities in a fetus or newborn that may affect their health or development.
Fetal alcohol syndrome - Correct answer-Syndrome in infants caused by heavy
maternal prenatal alcohol use; characterized by congenital heart defects, damage to
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