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Which statement represents a healthy choice for a pregnant woman?

A
A mother eats twice as much to support her growing fetus.
B
A mother switches from drinking liquor to beer while pregnant.
C
A mother with gestational diabetes decides to limit her sugar intake.
D
A mother gains 5 to 8 pounds over the course of her pregnancy
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What actions supports healthy fetal development and prevents harm to the fetus?

s
saving time by skipping prenatal care
a
avoiding risky activities
d
drinking moderate alcohol to relax
k
keeping a clean home by washing the dishes
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Which of the following do teen mothers suffer from at higher rates than older mothers?

A
depression
B
insomnia
C
autism
D
schizophrenia
4

Which is a best practice for a healthy pregnancy?

E
Eat high-fat meals.
G
Gain as little weight as possible.
A
Attend regular prenatal checkups.
A
Avoid moderate physical activities.
5

Which pregnancy complication cannot be treated with regular prenatal care?

A
headaches
B
excessive weight gain
C
high blood pressure
D
genetic abnormalities
6

Which pregnancy symptom requires immediate care from a medical professional?

b
bleeding
h
heartburn
b
breast tenderness
o
occasional nausea
7

Which of these products contain teratogens?

A
cat litter, pesticides, lead paint
B
polyester, vaccines, soda
C
dog food, cooked shrimp, electronics
D
microwave ovens, coffee, detergent
8

Which organ develops and is fully functional in the first trimester?

h
heart
b
brain
l
liver
l
lungs
9

What happens if an egg is not fertilized after being released from the ovary?

I
It is absorbed again by the ovary.
I
It is released again during the next cycle.
I
It is shed from the uterus during menstruation.
I
It implants into the uterus until sperm are present.
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If the poverty rate for teen mothers in a population is 48%, and the overall poverty rate for the population is 12%, what can be concluded about the effects of early parenthood on financial status?

A
Teen mothers are only at a financial disadvantage while their children are small.
B
Teen mothers usually make poor financial decisions in all areas of their lives.
C
Teen mothers are at a disadvantage that could affect lifetime earning potential.
D
Teen mothers are not capable of getting and keeping a job or continuing their education.
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Which organ develops and is fully functional in the first trimester?

A
heart
B
brain
C
liver
D
lungs
12

Which is a best practice for a healthy pregnancy?

A
Eat high-fat meals.
B
Gain as little weight as possible.
C
Attend regular prenatal checkups.
D
Avoid moderate physical activities.
13

What happens if an egg is not fertilized after being released from the ovary?

A
It is absorbed again by the ovary.
B
It is released again during the next cycle.
C
It is shed from the uterus during menstruation.
D
It implants into the uterus until sperm are present.
14

Which advantage do first-time parents in their late 20s have over first-time teen parents?

A
increased fertility rates
B
better emotional stability
C
no medical costs during pregnancy
D
less chance of birth defects
15

Which of these products contain teratogens?

A
cat litter, pesticides, lead paint
B
polyester, vaccines, soda
C
dog food, cooked shrimp, electronics
D
microwave ovens, coffee, detergent
16

If the poverty rate for teen mothers in a population is 48%, and the overall poverty rate for the population is 12%, what can be concluded about the effects of early parenthood on financial status?

A
Teen mothers are only at a financial disadvantage while their children are small.
B
Teen mothers usually make poor financial decisions in all areas of their lives.
C
Teen mothers are at a disadvantage that could affect lifetime earning potential.
D
Teen mothers are not capable of getting and keeping a job or continuing their education.
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Which fetal development occurs during the second trimester?

A
Bones begin to harden.
B
The roof of the mouth forms.
C
The eyes can sense changes in light.
D
The heart and circulatory system begin to develop.
18

Which pregnancy symptom requires immediate care from a medical professional?

A
bleeding
B
heartburn
C
breast tenderness
D
occasional nausea
19

At what stage does the umbilical cord develop?

A
during the first trimester
B
during the second trimester
C
during ovulation
D
during fertilization
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These graphs show the likelihood of high school graduation for teenage girls in Oklahoma who become mothers and those who do not.Based on this study of high school graduation rates for teen mothers in Oklahoma, what is the relationship between early parenthood and education?

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A
Teenage mothers do not get enough support from their school systems.
B
Early parenthood makes it more difficult to succeed academically.
C
Half of teenage girls are more likely to graduate because they are mothers.
D
Some teenage girls do not graduate regardless of whether they are mothers.

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