91.Hospitals admit that fetal monitoring has led to an increase in:
a.multiple births.
b.infant mortality.
c.natural childbirth.
d.cesarean births.
92.The increased frequency of cesarean births has led to controversy because it is:
a.only recommended for the wealthy.
b.more traumatic for the child.
c.more traumatic to the mother's body.
d.only used by a midwife.
93.Most birth pain is attributed to:
a.knots in the umbilical cord.
b.minor tears in the woman's uterus.
c.prolonged placental contractions.
d.the pressure of the baby's head against the cervix.
94.The term used to describe the small incision made between the vaginal and anal openings is:
a.spinal tap.
b.breech.
c.cesarean section.
d.episiotomy.
95.Susan is interested in having a natural childbirth. The best explanation she can give her family of this method is:
a.“This method of childbirth is supposed to bring a woman closer to the original experience of childbirth”
b.“Natural childbirth means being knowledgeable about childbirth, not necessarily birth at home or without anesthesia.”
c.“Natural childbirth occurs only with a doula and midwife. Doctors do not take part in natural childbirth.”
d.“This is a painless method of giving birth. It is enhanced through the use of herbal substances.”
96.An injection of Novocain into the area around the cervix during childbirth is known as:
a.the epidural block.
b.a paracervical anesthesia.
c.general anesthesia.
d.meprobamate.
97.Controlled breathing supplies the right amount of oxygen to:
a.vaginal tissues.
b.the umbilical cord.
c.working muscles.
d.the fetus’s heart.
98.“Rooming-in” occurs when:
a.doctors live in mobile delivery units adjacent to the expectant mother’s home.
b.mothers are allowed to keep their babies with them after the delivery.
c.two pregnant women share the same room prior to going into labor.
d.friends and family members are allowed to stay in an expectant mother’s room.
99.The correct term used for an organization that attempts to create a homelike setting for childbirth is:
a.an outpatient clinic.
b.an alternative birth center.
c.a hospital nursery.
d.a mobile delivery unit.
100.In an alternative birth center, childbirth takes place in:
a.a surgical suite.
b.the mother's room.
c.a mobile trailer unit.
d.the nursery.
101.Midwives are professionals used to:
a.prescribe anesthesia.
b.assist in childbirth.
c.help pregnant women with housework.
d.perform second trimester abortions.
102.The idea of midwifery in the United States is:
a.outlawed.
b.reserved only for the wealthy.
c.returning.
d.an outdated practice only used in third-world countries.
103.The postpartum period occurs:
a.at the beginning of the second stage of labor.
b.when the fetus drops in the uterus.
c.while the blastocyst is forming.
d.during the first few weeks or months after delivery of the baby.
104.The postpartum period is usually characterized by:
a.emotional depression.
b.heightened energy levels.
c.intensive sexual desire.
d.dangerous vaginal bleeding.
105.While a new mother experiences postpartum hormonal changes, fathers:
a.may experience feelings of anger and rage.
b.may suffer feelings of neglect and jealousy.
c.may experience depression.
d.are indifferent.