Question 1

Does early maternal contact soon after birth influence bonding?

Accepted Answer

A)  No, the infants are too young to know the difference 
B)  Only if the baby is full-term 
C)  No, and it may be harmful to the infant 
D)  Maybe; the hours after birth are just one element in a complex bonding process 
A)  No, the infants are too young to know the difference 
B)  Only if the baby is full-term 
C)  No, and it may be harmful to the infant 
D)  Maybe; the hours after birth are just one element in a complex bonding process

Question 2

What of the following is not goodparenting advice for parents with preterm infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interact with them frequently. 
B)  Be responsive and caring. 
C)  Do not be overprotective. 
D)  Don't pick them up more than necessary. 
A)  Interact with them frequently. 
B)  Be responsive and caring. 
C)  Do not be overprotective. 
D)  Don't pick them up more than necessary.

Question 3

Operant conditioning can occur in very young children. However, research indicates that the younger the child, the

Accepted Answer

A)  sooner the reinforcer must be administered. 
B)  less likely it is that learning will occur. 
C)  less likely it is that learning is related to later cognitive ability of the child. 
D)  more likely it is that this learning reflects the child's level of intelligence. 
A)  sooner the reinforcer must be administered. 
B)  less likely it is that learning will occur. 
C)  less likely it is that learning is related to later cognitive ability of the child. 
D)  more likely it is that this learning reflects the child's level of intelligence.

Question 4

With the palmar reflex,

Accepted Answer

A)  the child grasps objects pressed against the palm of her hand with four fingers. 
B)  the child shows a startle response in reaction to sudden changes in position. 
C)  the child voluntary reaches for and grasps objects. 
D)  the child moves the head in the direction of sounds. 
A)  the child grasps objects pressed against the palm of her hand with four fingers. 
B)  the child shows a startle response in reaction to sudden changes in position. 
C)  the child voluntary reaches for and grasps objects. 
D)  the child moves the head in the direction of sounds.

Question 5

What happens in early in the last month of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lightening decreases pressure on the diaphragm. 
B)  Mucus tissues from the cervix solidifies. 
C)  The placenta is absorbed into the mother's body. 
D)  The placenta and uterus secret oxytocin. 
A)  Lightening decreases pressure on the diaphragm. 
B)  Mucus tissues from the cervix solidifies. 
C)  The placenta is absorbed into the mother's body. 
D)  The placenta and uterus secret oxytocin.

Question 6

Which of the following is responsible for a large percentage of U.S. neonatal deaths?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respiratory distress syndrome 
B)  Anesthesias given to mothers during the birth process 
C)  The increased use of Cesarean-section as a delivery method 
D)  High maternal blood pressure during the delivery process 
A)  Respiratory distress syndrome 
B)  Anesthesias given to mothers during the birth process 
C)  The increased use of Cesarean-section as a delivery method 
D)  High maternal blood pressure during the delivery process

Question 7

A neonate has decreased attentiveness and is less socially responsive than would be expected. Which of the following may have occurred?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mother experienced a shorter than normal labor. 
B)  The mother was given general anesthesia during the birth. 
C)  The mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. 
D)  The mother smoked during pregnancy. 
A)  The mother experienced a shorter than normal labor. 
B)  The mother was given general anesthesia during the birth. 
C)  The mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. 
D)  The mother smoked during pregnancy.

Question 8

When is an episiotomy MOST likely to be performed?

Accepted Answer

A)  During the firststage of the birthing process 
B)  When the infant is too large to be born without tearing 
C)  If the fetal heartbeat drops even briefly 
D)  When the insurance company will pay for the procedure 
A)  During the firststage of the birthing process 
B)  When the infant is too large to be born without tearing 
C)  If the fetal heartbeat drops even briefly 
D)  When the insurance company will pay for the procedure

Question 9

Yi is about to have her first child. She lives in Los Angeles and has no relatives living in the United States. For assistance and emotional support during the birth of her first child, she decides to hire a nonprofessional woman known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  lactation specialist. 
B)  doula. 
C)  birth expert. 
D)  prepared childbirth assistant. 
A)  lactation specialist. 
B)  doula. 
C)  birth expert. 
D)  prepared childbirth assistant.

Question 10

A vacuum extraction tube

Accepted Answer

A)  is an instrument used to perform episiotomies. 
B)  slows down the labor process. 
C)  is a curved instrument that fits around the fetus's head and allows for fetal extraction. 
D)  relies on suction to pull the fetus through the birth canal. 
A)  is an instrument used to perform episiotomies. 
B)  slows down the labor process. 
C)  is a curved instrument that fits around the fetus's head and allows for fetal extraction. 
D)  relies on suction to pull the fetus through the birth canal.

Question 11

Approximately four out of five women report having the baby blues. Researchers believe the baby blues are so common because of

Accepted Answer

A)  hormonal changes that follow delivery. 
B)  a lack of sleep following the birth of a baby. 
C)  an increase in hormone production due to breast-feeding. 
D)  the new mother's insecurity regarding her parenting skills. 
A)  hormonal changes that follow delivery. 
B)  a lack of sleep following the birth of a baby. 
C)  an increase in hormone production due to breast-feeding. 
D)  the new mother's insecurity regarding her parenting skills.

Question 12

After considering all her options for childbirth, Lisa chooses the most common birthing method in the United States. What is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delivery at a hospital 
B)  Use of a midwife at home 
C)  It depends upon the race and ethnic background of the mother. 
D)  It depends upon the age of the mother. 
A)  Delivery at a hospital 
B)  Use of a midwife at home 
C)  It depends upon the race and ethnic background of the mother. 
D)  It depends upon the age of the mother.

Question 13

What psychological impact does support from a coach, mother, sibling, or friend have on the birthing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research shows it has no psychological impact. 
B)  It may make the woman feel that she is less in control of what is happening. 
C)  It creates a hypnotic state that numbs the woman from experiencing pain. 
D)  The woman receives more social support during the birth. 
A)  Research shows it has no psychological impact. 
B)  It may make the woman feel that she is less in control of what is happening. 
C)  It creates a hypnotic state that numbs the woman from experiencing pain. 
D)  The woman receives more social support during the birth.

Question 14

Research suggests that the color vision of newborns is not highly developed. Why might this be?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because the rods in the retina are not highly developed 
B)  Because they have trouble differentiating hues 
C)  Because the lens has not completely formed 
D)  Because the cones in the retina are not highly developed 
A)  Because the rods in the retina are not highly developed 
B)  Because they have trouble differentiating hues 
C)  Because the lens has not completely formed 
D)  Because the cones in the retina are not highly developed

Question 15

How does the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS) differ from the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The NNNS is used with full-term infants; the NBAS with preterm infants. 
B)  The NNNS is used with infants at risk; the NBAS with normal infants. 
C)  The NNNS is used with those who score over 8 on the Apgar scale; the NBAS with those who scored 7 or less on the Apgar. 
D)  Both measures are used on all neonates. 
A)  The NNNS is used with full-term infants; the NBAS with preterm infants. 
B)  The NNNS is used with infants at risk; the NBAS with normal infants. 
C)  The NNNS is used with those who score over 8 on the Apgar scale; the NBAS with those who scored 7 or less on the Apgar. 
D)  Both measures are used on all neonates.

Question 16

Match the following:
-Visual acuity

Accepted Answer

A) secreted by uterus and causes contractions 
B) focuses on breathing and relaxation exercises and the use of a coach 
C) released later in labor to aid in pushing 
D) without oxygen 
E) more severe, prolonged depression affecting 10-20% of women
F)period of sleep in which dreams are unlikely
G)cluster of breathing problems to which preterm babies are more prone
H)process of forming an attachment relationship between parent and child
I)newborn
J)also called crib death
K)female companion present during delivery of a baby
L)receptors of light that transmit sensations of color
M)keenness or sharpness of vision
N)heated protective container for preterm infants
O)used if there is prolonged fetal distress
P)stimulates uterus and placenta to prompt labor
Q)when delivery of the infant occurs
R)created to assess normal infants
S)infant fans the toes when underside of foot is stroked
T)fetus enters birth canal buttocks first 
A) secreted by uterus and causes contractions 
B) focuses on breathing and relaxation exercises and the use of a coach 
C) released later in labor to aid in pushing 
D) without oxygen 
E) more severe, prolonged depression affecting 10-20% of women
F)period of sleep in which dreams are unlikely
G)cluster of breathing problems to which preterm babies are more prone
H)process of forming an attachment relationship between parent and child
I)newborn
J)also called crib death
K)female companion present during delivery of a baby
L)receptors of light that transmit sensations of color
M)keenness or sharpness of vision
N)heated protective container for preterm infants
O)used if there is prolonged fetal distress
P)stimulates uterus and placenta to prompt labor
Q)when delivery of the infant occurs
R)created to assess normal infants
S)infant fans the toes when underside of foot is stroked
T)fetus enters birth canal buttocks first

Question 17

Oxygen deprivation during delivery is associated with early-onset schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the following:
-Breech presentation

Accepted Answer

A) secreted by uterus and causes contractions 
B) focuses on breathing and relaxation exercises and the use of a coach 
C) released later in labor to aid in pushing 
D) without oxygen 
E) more severe, prolonged depression affecting 10-20% of women
F)period of sleep in which dreams are unlikely
G)cluster of breathing problems to which preterm babies are more prone
H)process of forming an attachment relationship between parent and child
I)newborn
J)also called crib death
K)female companion present during delivery of a baby
L)receptors of light that transmit sensations of color
M)keenness or sharpness of vision
N)heated protective container for preterm infants
O)used if there is prolonged fetal distress
P)stimulates uterus and placenta to prompt labor
Q)when delivery of the infant occurs
R)created to assess normal infants
S)infant fans the toes when underside of foot is stroked
T)fetus enters birth canal buttocks first 
A) secreted by uterus and causes contractions 
B) focuses on breathing and relaxation exercises and the use of a coach 
C) released later in labor to aid in pushing 
D) without oxygen 
E) more severe, prolonged depression affecting 10-20% of women
F)period of sleep in which dreams are unlikely
G)cluster of breathing problems to which preterm babies are more prone
H)process of forming an attachment relationship between parent and child
I)newborn
J)also called crib death
K)female companion present during delivery of a baby
L)receptors of light that transmit sensations of color
M)keenness or sharpness of vision
N)heated protective container for preterm infants
O)used if there is prolonged fetal distress
P)stimulates uterus and placenta to prompt labor
Q)when delivery of the infant occurs
R)created to assess normal infants
S)infant fans the toes when underside of foot is stroked
T)fetus enters birth canal buttocks first

Question 19

Match the following:
-Babinski reflex

Accepted Answer

A) secreted by uterus and causes contractions 
B) focuses on breathing and relaxation exercises and the use of a coach 
C) released later in labor to aid in pushing 
D) without oxygen 
E) more severe, prolonged depression affecting 10-20% of women
F)period of sleep in which dreams are unlikely
G)cluster of breathing problems to which preterm babies are more prone
H)process of forming an attachment relationship between parent and child
I)newborn
J)also called crib death
K)female companion present during delivery of a baby
L)receptors of light that transmit sensations of color
M)keenness or sharpness of vision
N)heated protective container for preterm infants
O)used if there is prolonged fetal distress
P)stimulates uterus and placenta to prompt labor
Q)when delivery of the infant occurs
R)created to assess normal infants
S)infant fans the toes when underside of foot is stroked
T)fetus enters birth canal buttocks first 
A) secreted by uterus and causes contractions 
B) focuses on breathing and relaxation exercises and the use of a coach 
C) released later in labor to aid in pushing 
D) without oxygen 
E) more severe, prolonged depression affecting 10-20% of women
F)period of sleep in which dreams are unlikely
G)cluster of breathing problems to which preterm babies are more prone
H)process of forming an attachment relationship between parent and child
I)newborn
J)also called crib death
K)female companion present during delivery of a baby
L)receptors of light that transmit sensations of color
M)keenness or sharpness of vision
N)heated protective container for preterm infants
O)used if there is prolonged fetal distress
P)stimulates uterus and placenta to prompt labor
Q)when delivery of the infant occurs
R)created to assess normal infants
S)infant fans the toes when underside of foot is stroked
T)fetus enters birth canal buttocks first

Question 20

While Maria's just-born baby is getting an identification bracelet, eye drops, and a vitamin K shot, what is going on in the third stage of childbirth for Maria?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is being administered more anesthesia. 
B)  The placenta and fetal membranes are expelled. 
C)  She is being released from the hospital. 
D)  Similar to her infant, Maria is also being given a vitamin K shot. 
A)  She is being administered more anesthesia. 
B)  The placenta and fetal membranes are expelled. 
C)  She is being released from the hospital. 
D)  Similar to her infant, Maria is also being given a vitamin K shot.

Does early maternal contact soon after birth influence bonding?

What of the following is not goodparenting advice for parents with preterm infants?

Operant conditioning can occur in very young children. However, research indicates that the younger the child, the

With the palmar reflex,

What happens in early in the last month of pregnancy?

Which of the following is responsible for a large percentage of U.S. neonatal deaths?

A neonate has decreased attentiveness and is less socially responsive than would be expected. Which of the following may have occurred?

When is an episiotomy MOST likely to be performed?

Yi is about to have her first child. She lives in Los Angeles and has no relatives living in the United States. For assistance and emotional support during the birth of her first child, she decides to hire a nonprofessional woman known as a

A vacuum extraction tube

Approximately four out of five women report having the baby blues. Researchers believe the baby blues are so common because of

After considering all her options for childbirth, Lisa chooses the most common birthing method in the United States. What is it?

What psychological impact does support from a coach, mother, sibling, or friend have on the birthing process?

Research suggests that the color vision of newborns is not highly developed. Why might this be?

How does the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS) differ from the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS)?

Match the following: -Visual acuity

Oxygen deprivation during delivery is associated with early-onset schizophrenia.

Match the following: -Breech presentation

Match the following: -Babinski reflex

While Maria's just-born baby is getting an identification bracelet, eye drops, and a vitamin K shot, what is going on in the third stage of childbirth for Maria?

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Does early maternal contact soon after birth influence bonding?

What of the following is not goodparenting advice for parents with preterm infants?

Operant conditioning can occur in very young children. However, research indicates that the younger the child, the

With the palmar reflex,

What happens in early in the last month of pregnancy?

Which of the following is responsible for a large percentage of U.S. neonatal deaths?

A neonate has decreased attentiveness and is less socially responsive than would be expected. Which of the following may have occurred?

When is an episiotomy MOST likely to be performed?

Yi is about to have her first child. She lives in Los Angeles and has no relatives living in the United States. For assistance and emotional support during the birth of her first child, she decides to hire a nonprofessional woman known as a

A vacuum extraction tube

Approximately four out of five women report having the baby blues. Researchers believe the baby blues are so common because of

After considering all her options for childbirth, Lisa chooses the most common birthing method in the United States. What is it?

What psychological impact does support from a coach, mother, sibling, or friend have on the birthing process?

Research suggests that the color vision of newborns is not highly developed. Why might this be?

How does the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS) differ from the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS)?

Match the following: -Visual acuity

Oxygen deprivation during delivery is associated with early-onset schizophrenia.

Match the following: -Breech presentation

Match the following: -Babinski reflex

While Maria's just-born baby is getting an identification bracelet, eye drops, and a vitamin K shot, what is going on in the third stage of childbirth for Maria?

History-Theories-And-Methods

Heredity-And-Conception

Prenatal-Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy-Physical-Development

Infancy-Cognitive-Development

Infancy-Social-And-Emotional-Development

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Early-Childhood-Cognitive-Development

Middle Childhood: Physical Development

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Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

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