Lexie is accurately described as a doula.. This means that Lexie
a. was exposed to German measles when she was a fetus.
b. assists women while they are giving birth.
c. has used artificial insemination to become pregnant.
d. can read but is mute (cannot talk).
Question 2Thora introduces herself as a perinatologist. This means that she likely spends most of her time
a. analyzing results from chorionic villus sampling tests.
b. researching the impact of exposure to lead from tap water on the cognitive development of children.
c. performing in vitro fertilization procedures.
d. attending to high-risk pregnancies.
Question 3In the United States, most women rely on a _____ for prenatal care and delivery.
a. midwife
b. physician
c. family member
d. spouse
Question 4If a child has a disability due to a perinatal effect, that means that the disability
a. led to a miscarriage.
b. was physical not cognitive.
c. occurred during the birth process.
d. affected the mother not the fetus.
Question 5Having an older father increases the risk for a child being born with _____ syndrome.
a. Klinefelter
b. Turner
c. Tay Sachs
d. Down
Question 6In order to decrease the incidence of neural tube disorders, United States and Canadian health regulations mandated fortification of _____ with folic acid.
a. cereal
b. milk
c. sports drinks (e.g., Gatorade)
d. baby formula
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