Death and Dying — Unit test Answers

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Why does estrogen most likely need to increase blood flow in a pregnant woman’s body?

A
so blood can be better filtered
B
so she can be warmer
C
so she can feel calmer
D
so blood can reach the fetus
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Which accurately describes prenatal care for all women?

A
Raw fish should be avoided.
B
Care is different in different cultures.
C
An obstetrician is used.
D
A midwife is used.
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Which best explains why social and emotional development during childhood is important for life?

A
Practicing social skills as a child helps the body develop a stronger immune system.
B
Cooperating with others will allow for greater success in adulthood when getting a job.
C
Social skills will help bring an adolescent into puberty.
D
Emotional development will affect physical balance as an adult ages.
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The diagram shows structures of the male reproductive system. What are the names and functions of the structures labeled 1 and 2?

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A
1 - testicle, produces semen; 2 - epididymis, carries sperm
B
1 - scrotum, produces sperm; 2 - urethra, carries semen
C
1 - scrotum, protects testicles; 2 - testicle, produces sperm
D
1 - urethra, carries sperm; 2 - testicle, produces sperm
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The diagram compares the characteristics of male and female gametes. GametesWhich item can be placed in the section labeled “Z”?

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A
have 23 chromosomes
B
are not motile
C
determine offspring’s sex
D
are produced throughout life
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A nurse walked into the hospital room of an elderly patient one morning and found the patient unconscious. The patient’s bladder and bowels had released during the night, and his skin was pale and cool. Doctors immediately checked and found that tumors in his brain had ruptured. What is the most likely explanation of what happened to the patient and what will happen next?

A
The patient died of cancer and his body will go into rigor mortis.
B
The patient died of lung disease and his body will go into rigor mortis.
C
The patient has cancer and he will be treated with chemotherapy.
D
The patient has lung disease and he will be treated with chemotherapy.
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Which statement is true regarding the way in which sex chromosomes are passed on to offspring?

A
Females can pass only Y chromosomes to their offspring.
B
Females can pass either an X or a Y chromosome to their offspring.
C
Males can pass either an X or a Y chromosome to their offspring.
D
Males can pass only Y chromosomes to their offspring.
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Which reproductive disease or disorder would most likely be prevented with a vaccine?

A
undescended testicle
B
herpes
C
endometriosis
D
polycystic ovary syndrome
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most commonly

w
weight gain
B
Braxton-Hicks contractions
b
breast enlargement
b
back pain
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Which correctly lists the weeks associated with each trimester?

A
first trimester (weeks 1–12); second trimester (weeks 13–26); third trimester (weeks 27–40)
B
first trimester (weeks 27–40); second trimester (weeks 13–26); third trimester (weeks 1–12)
C
first trimester (weeks 1–3); second trimester (weeks 4–6); third trimester (weeks 7-9)
D
first trimester (weeks 7–9); second trimester (weeks 4–6); third trimester (weeks 1–3)
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Which organization gives a midwife advanced certification?

A
Southeast American Registry of Midwives
B
North American Registry of Midwives
C
NCLEX
D
MCAT
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What are two main functions of the female reproductive system in the order in which they occur in the female life cycle?

A
pregnancy and oogenesis
B
oogenesis and pregnancy
C
spermatogenesis and impotence
D
impotence and spermatogenesis
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Which reproductive specialists undergo the greatest amount of preparatory education?

A
licensed practical nurses and registered nurses
B
licensed practical nurses and nurse practitioners
C
registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses
D
advanced practice registered nurses and nurse practitioners

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