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Question 1Question 1

What two nutrients are especially important during pregnancy?

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Name five avoidable teratogensthat could harm an unborn baby.(An avoidable teratogen is a substance or experience in the environment that could harm a developing fetus.)

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Hyperthermia is ________. Go Back to Question Table

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High body temperatures in early pregnancy increase the risk for what type of birth defects?

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Complete this statement:Avoidable exposures include over-the-counter and prescription medicines, illegal drugs, alcohol and _________.

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What is the “tool” to collect a family’s medical information to determine risks for:◦Birth defects◦Genetic syndromes◦Major health problems

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What are two primary reasons to visit a doctor before becoming pregnant?

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Prenatal testing refers to a process that determines the health and condition of the unborn baby, and includes both screening and diagnostic testing.How do these two processes differ?

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All pregnancies have what percent of risk for a birth defect?

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Name three factors that increase the risk of having a birth defect.

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What percent of babies are born with a birth defect?

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Which identifies high-risk pregnancies, a screening test or a diagnostic test?

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Complete this statement:Screening tests are typicallymaternal _________ tests.

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If a screening test is positive, additional testing will be offered to learn if a real problem exists. This type of testing is called _______ testing.

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All women are encouraged to choose prenatal testing regardless of age.

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The screening tests based on a blood sample from the mother are a first trimester screen, sequential screen, quad screen, and alphafetaprotein screen.

The screening test that uses sound waves to create images on a screen is an _____.

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Which diagnostic test analyzes a small piece of the placenta for chromosome abnormalities: CVS (chorionic villus sampling) or amniocentesis?

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Which diagnostic tests analyzes cells in the amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus for chromosome abnormalities: CVS (chorionic villus sampling) or amniocentesis?

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What is the process to identify and understand what health problems a couple may pass on to their children, to determine particular risks and to allow families to make informed decisions right for their family?

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Genetic counseling is important for families of ethnic groups with genetic disorders common to their group, because a pregnancy may facehigher ______.

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ConclusionConclusionPreconception planning can improve

the chance of having a healthy baby. Prenatal testing (screening and

follow-up diagnostic testing, if needed) can reassure a family of their baby’s health and help to identify and monitor or respond to potential problems.