BBH 452 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the trend of total fertility rates over time? - ANSWER -Total fertility trends
around the world are DECLINING starting in the 1950s and 1960s
-People are having fewer and fewer kids over their lifespan
When do early signs of pregnancy begin? - ANSWER Within the first 6 weeks
What are some common early signs of pregnancy? - ANSWER -Missed period (s)
-Breast swelling / tenderness
-Fatigue
-Queasiness or nausea / vomiting
-Elevated body temperature
-Mood swings
-Frequent urination
What are 3 different ways to confirm a pregnancy? - ANSWER 1. Pregnancy tests -
detect hCG (home urine pregnancy tests available, digital and non-digital)
2. Clinical pregnancy test - performed by a clinician, urine or blood tests
3. Pelvic examination
What are common symptoms during the first trimester of pregnancy? - ANSWER
-Enlarged and tender breasts
-Morning sickness (nausea and/or vomiting)
-Extreme fatigue
-Decreased interest in sex
-Moodiness and irritability
-Darkening of nipple and areola
What are common symptoms during the second trimester of pregnancy? - ANSWER
-Morning sickness subsides
-Gastrointestinal problems (heartburn, gas, constipation)
, -Gain majority of weight (12-14 lbs)
-Breathing problems
-Backache
-Leg cramps and numbness/tingling of hands
-Swollen and bleeding gums
-Swelling of feet, hands, and ankles
-Braxton-Hicks contractions
What are common symptoms during the third trimester of pregnancy? - ANSWER
-Heartburn and constipation
-Leg cramps
-Backache
-Breathlessness
-Braxton-Hicks contractions
-Increase in Leukorrhea
-Increase in Colostrum (pre-breast milk)
-Hemorrhoids
-Pelvic and buttock discomfort
-Itchy abdomen
During months 1 through 4 of pregnancy, how much does the fetus grow in length and
weight? - ANSWER By month 4, the fetus is around 5-6 inches and weighs around 2-5 oz
What are ectopic pregnancies, and how many women are typically impacted? - ANSWER
-Fertilized egg grows outside the uterine cavity, risk factors related to fallopian tube
issues
-Occurs in about 20 per 1000 pregnancies
How many women are typically impacted by gestational diabetes? - ANSWER 1 in 20
women
What is preeclampsia, what are common symptoms, and what is the cure? - ANSWER
-Pregnancy-related high blood pressure
-Symptoms: Protein in urine, face and hands swelling, sudden weight gain, blurred
vision, severe headaches, dizziness, stomach pain
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the trend of total fertility rates over time? - ANSWER -Total fertility trends
around the world are DECLINING starting in the 1950s and 1960s
-People are having fewer and fewer kids over their lifespan
When do early signs of pregnancy begin? - ANSWER Within the first 6 weeks
What are some common early signs of pregnancy? - ANSWER -Missed period (s)
-Breast swelling / tenderness
-Fatigue
-Queasiness or nausea / vomiting
-Elevated body temperature
-Mood swings
-Frequent urination
What are 3 different ways to confirm a pregnancy? - ANSWER 1. Pregnancy tests -
detect hCG (home urine pregnancy tests available, digital and non-digital)
2. Clinical pregnancy test - performed by a clinician, urine or blood tests
3. Pelvic examination
What are common symptoms during the first trimester of pregnancy? - ANSWER
-Enlarged and tender breasts
-Morning sickness (nausea and/or vomiting)
-Extreme fatigue
-Decreased interest in sex
-Moodiness and irritability
-Darkening of nipple and areola
What are common symptoms during the second trimester of pregnancy? - ANSWER
-Morning sickness subsides
-Gastrointestinal problems (heartburn, gas, constipation)
, -Gain majority of weight (12-14 lbs)
-Breathing problems
-Backache
-Leg cramps and numbness/tingling of hands
-Swollen and bleeding gums
-Swelling of feet, hands, and ankles
-Braxton-Hicks contractions
What are common symptoms during the third trimester of pregnancy? - ANSWER
-Heartburn and constipation
-Leg cramps
-Backache
-Breathlessness
-Braxton-Hicks contractions
-Increase in Leukorrhea
-Increase in Colostrum (pre-breast milk)
-Hemorrhoids
-Pelvic and buttock discomfort
-Itchy abdomen
During months 1 through 4 of pregnancy, how much does the fetus grow in length and
weight? - ANSWER By month 4, the fetus is around 5-6 inches and weighs around 2-5 oz
What are ectopic pregnancies, and how many women are typically impacted? - ANSWER
-Fertilized egg grows outside the uterine cavity, risk factors related to fallopian tube
issues
-Occurs in about 20 per 1000 pregnancies
How many women are typically impacted by gestational diabetes? - ANSWER 1 in 20
women
What is preeclampsia, what are common symptoms, and what is the cure? - ANSWER
-Pregnancy-related high blood pressure
-Symptoms: Protein in urine, face and hands swelling, sudden weight gain, blurred
vision, severe headaches, dizziness, stomach pain
