Biology
What is another name for fraternal twins?
A. Monozygotic Twins
B. Dizygotic Twins
C. Siamese Twins
B. Dizygotic Twins
Rationale: Science says so.
What breastfeeding technique(s) is useful for feeding twins simultaneously? Select all that apply
A. Double Cradle
B. Pin-the-tale
C. The Basket hold
D. Double football
A,D
Should women double their prenatal vitamin just because they're having twins?
No! Instruct the patient to communicate with their PCP to determine their need for supplements.
True or False; Identical twins can communicate telepathically.
False!
Which ethnicity has the lowest risk for conceiving twins?
A. African
B. Asian
C. European
D. Hispanic
B.
How many placentas are commonly made to nourish identical twins?
A. One
B. Two
C. Four
A. One
Rationale: Identical twins typically (70% of cases) share one placenta.
True or False; Allowing newborn twins to sleep in the same crib decreases their stress.
True
True of False; The mother's stress does not effect the baby.
False!
True or False; Twins are always born on the same day.
False.
Which ethnicity has the highest risk for conceiving twins?
A. African
B. Asian
C. European
D. Hispanic
A.
What is the rarest type of twins?
A. Siamese Twins
B. Boy/girl Identical twins
C. Twins with different birthdays
A. Siamese Twins (1 in 150,000 multiple births)
True or False; Generally, the body can't make enough milk for two babies.
False.
How much alcohol is proven safe to consume while pregnant?
A. 2 drinks per day
B. 1 drink per day
C. None
C. There is no scientifically significant study that proves a safe amount.
What is the average gestational period for twins?
A. 32 - 35 weeks
B. 34 - 36 weeks
C. 35 - 37 weeks
D. 38 - 40 weeks
B. 34 - 36 weeks
A new mother of twins asks which vitamins she should take. What should you do?
A. Have her consult her PCP
B. Tell her which ones you think are best
C. Tell her to take the ones she took during her last pregnancy.
A.
How are monozygotic twins formed with regards to egg and sperm?
One fertilized egg makes an exact copy of itself by splitting into two; Scientists still don't understand why!
How often is it recommended to wash the newborns?
3 times a week
According to the NIH, what is the minimum number of additional calories that women should consume when pregnant with twins?
500 per day
According to the NIH (National Institute of Health), approximately how common are twins?
A. 1/150,000 births
B. 12/100 births
C. 6/100 births
D. 4/100 births
D. About 4/100 births result in twins.
Approximately when should the umbilical cord stump fall off?
Around 2 weeks
Most commonly, dizygotic twins can be developed under which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.
A. 1 amniotic sac + 1 placenta
B. 1 amniotic sac + 2 placenta
C. 2 amniotic sac + 1 placenta
D. 2 amniotic sac + 2 placenta
E. No amniotic sac + 1 placenta
D
Why should mothers bathe the twins separately when doing so alone?
If the mother gets distracted at any point, one of the newborns could be harmed (fall/drown/aspirate water).
According to the NHS, what is the minimum number of hours that women should sleep when pregnant with twins?
7 hours
What factors influence the creation of fingerprints? Select all that apply.
A. Amniotic Fluid Pressure
B. Position of Fetus
C. Temperature
D. Movement of Mother
E. Genetics
A,B,C,D,E - All of the Above
Relative to the other factors, genetics has a small influence on fingerprints.
Name a club for women with twins.
MOMC, POMC, MOTC, MOA