Question 1

Neonates are more likely to respond to high-pitched sounds than low-pitched sounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How should preterm babies be handled? What are the controversies regarding the handling of preterm infants?

Accepted Answer

As with many medical decisions, viewpoin

Question 3

To aid the newborn Shelly's breathing,

Accepted Answer

A)  she is slapped on the buttocks. 
B)  she is held upside down to expel mucus. 
C)  suction is used to remove mucus from her mouth. 
D)  she is given an episiotomy. 
A)  she is slapped on the buttocks. 
B)  she is held upside down to expel mucus. 
C)  suction is used to remove mucus from her mouth. 
D)  she is given an episiotomy.

Question 4

Reasons to perform a C-section include small maternal pelvis, maternal weakness or fatigue, fetal distress, and

Accepted Answer

A)  a baby who is unusually small. 
B)  a baby who is being born headfirst. 
C)  a baby who is too large. 
D)  maternal anxiety during the delivery process. 
A)  a baby who is unusually small. 
B)  a baby who is being born headfirst. 
C)  a baby who is too large. 
D)  maternal anxiety during the delivery process.

Question 5

A baby who is low in birth weight but full term is said to be small-for-date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Injecting pregnant women at risk for delivering preterm babies with increases the babies' chances for survival and lowers their risk of respiratory distress syndrome and severe lung disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  Corticosteroids 
B)  Vitamin K 
C)  Folic acid 
D)  A local anesthetic 
A)  Corticosteroids 
B)  Vitamin K 
C)  Folic acid 
D)  A local anesthetic

Question 7

Bridgette is having contractions that are powerful, frequent, and regular. She will likely be advised by her health professional to go to a hospital or birthing center when the contractions are how far apart?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 to 30 seconds 
B)  2 to 3 minutes 
C)  4 to 5 minutes 
D)  10 to 20 minutes 
A)  20 to 30 seconds 
B)  2 to 3 minutes 
C)  4 to 5 minutes 
D)  10 to 20 minutes

Question 8

Recent research by the Children's Hospital Boston found that the medullas of babies who had died from SIDS were less sensitive to the brain chemical

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin. 
B)  adrenaline. 
C)  dopamine. 
D)  GABA. 
A)  serotonin. 
B)  adrenaline. 
C)  dopamine. 
D)  GABA.

Question 9

Clara has had a history of psychological disorders and substance abuse. She's beginning to have hallucinations in which an evil spirit tells her to harm her infant. What may be wrong?

Accepted Answer

A)  Postpartum blues 
B)  Postpartum depression 
C)  Postpartum psychosis 
D)  Perinatal bipolar disorder 
A)  Postpartum blues 
B)  Postpartum depression 
C)  Postpartum psychosis 
D)  Perinatal bipolar disorder

Question 10

Isabelle is not sure if the sensation she is having is Braxton-Hicks contractions or actual labor contractions. Her obstetrician tells her that labor contractions are painful, regular, and

Accepted Answer

A)  a sign that the fetus will be born within 6 hours. 
B)  a sign that a Cesarean-section will be necessary. 
C)  will become less intense as the labor process continues. 
D)  can be intensified by walking. 
A)  a sign that the fetus will be born within 6 hours. 
B)  a sign that a Cesarean-section will be necessary. 
C)  will become less intense as the labor process continues. 
D)  can be intensified by walking.

Question 11

Why is there a tendency for parents to treat full-term infants better than preterm infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Full-term infants cry more than preterm infants. 
B)  Preterm infants tend to be less physically attractive and are more irritable. 
C)  Preterm infants demand more interaction time than full-term infants. 
D)  Actually, this is a myth, they do not treat full-term infants better. 
A)  Full-term infants cry more than preterm infants. 
B)  Preterm infants tend to be less physically attractive and are more irritable. 
C)  Preterm infants demand more interaction time than full-term infants. 
D)  Actually, this is a myth, they do not treat full-term infants better.

Question 12

In the United States today, which of the following is TRUE of the use of drugs (anesthetics, narcotics, etc.) during childbirth?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are strongly associated with birthing complications. 
B)  They are used less commonly today than 20 years ago. 
C)  They cannot cross the placental membrane and affect the neonate. 
D)  They are used, in some amount, in most deliveries. 
A)  They are strongly associated with birthing complications. 
B)  They are used less commonly today than 20 years ago. 
C)  They cannot cross the placental membrane and affect the neonate. 
D)  They are used, in some amount, in most deliveries.

Question 13

Match the following:
-Doula

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 14

The Lamaze method involves

Accepted Answer

A)  the mother being taught self-hypnosis, so there will be no pain during delivery. 
B)  the father being taught how to deliver the baby, should it become necessary. 
C)  expectant mothers being taught which pain medications to ask for during delivery. 
D)  the use of breathing and relaxation techniques during contractions. 
A)  the mother being taught self-hypnosis, so there will be no pain during delivery. 
B)  the father being taught how to deliver the baby, should it become necessary. 
C)  expectant mothers being taught which pain medications to ask for during delivery. 
D)  the use of breathing and relaxation techniques during contractions.

Question 15

Match the following:
-Non-rapid eye movement sleep

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 16

What is the advantage to a newborn for having the senses of hearing and smell?

Accepted Answer

A)  They may assist in the attachment process. 
B)  Having these senses means that energy can be spent developing other abilities. 
C)  There are no real advantages. 
D)  They will speed up how quickly the infant can leave the hospital. 
A)  They may assist in the attachment process. 
B)  Having these senses means that energy can be spent developing other abilities. 
C)  There are no real advantages. 
D)  They will speed up how quickly the infant can leave the hospital.

Question 17

How can a neonate be taught to blink in response to a tone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Through classical conditioning 
B)  Through observational learning 
C)  Through social learning 
D)  Infants cannot be taught to blink in response to a tone. 
A)  Through classical conditioning 
B)  Through observational learning 
C)  Through social learning 
D)  Infants cannot be taught to blink in response to a tone.

Question 18

The Brazelton scale (NBAS) screens for whereas the Apgar assesses .

Accepted Answer

A)  overall health at birth; behavioral and neurological problems 
B)  physical health; cognitive functioning 
C)  behavioral and neurological problems; overall health at birth 
D)  Both instruments measure newborn-parent bonding 
A)  overall health at birth; behavioral and neurological problems 
B)  physical health; cognitive functioning 
C)  behavioral and neurological problems; overall health at birth 
D)  Both instruments measure newborn-parent bonding

Question 19

James notices that his 2-week-old daughter can look at an object with one eye, while the other eye seems to be looking off to the side. What is it called when both eyes can focus on an object and is James' daughter's behavior normal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visual accommodation; normal in neonates 
B)  Convergence; normal in neonates 
C)  Convergence, abnormal in neonates 
D)  Visual acuity; abnormal in neonates 
A)  Visual accommodation; normal in neonates 
B)  Convergence; normal in neonates 
C)  Convergence, abnormal in neonates 
D)  Visual acuity; abnormal in neonates

Question 20

When the neonate fans his toes in response to stroking of the foot from heel to toes, this is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  Moro reflex. 
B)  Babinski reflex. 
C)  tonic-foot reflex. 
D)  fencing position. 
A)  Moro reflex. 
B)  Babinski reflex. 
C)  tonic-foot reflex. 
D)  fencing position.

Neonates are more likely to respond to high-pitched sounds than low-pitched sounds.

How should preterm babies be handled? What are the controversies regarding the handling of preterm infants?

To aid the newborn Shelly's breathing,

Reasons to perform a C-section include small maternal pelvis, maternal weakness or fatigue, fetal distress, and

A baby who is low in birth weight but full term is said to be small-for-date.

Injecting pregnant women at risk for delivering preterm babies with increases the babies' chances for survival and lowers their risk of respiratory distress syndrome and severe lung disease.

Bridgette is having contractions that are powerful, frequent, and regular. She will likely be advised by her health professional to go to a hospital or birthing center when the contractions are how far apart?

Recent research by the Children's Hospital Boston found that the medullas of babies who had died from SIDS were less sensitive to the brain chemical

Clara has had a history of psychological disorders and substance abuse. She's beginning to have hallucinations in which an evil spirit tells her to harm her infant. What may be wrong?

Isabelle is not sure if the sensation she is having is Braxton-Hicks contractions or actual labor contractions. Her obstetrician tells her that labor contractions are painful, regular, and

Why is there a tendency for parents to treat full-term infants better than preterm infants?

In the United States today, which of the following is TRUE of the use of drugs (anesthetics, narcotics, etc.) during childbirth?

Match the following: -Doula

The Lamaze method involves

Match the following: -Non-rapid eye movement sleep

What is the advantage to a newborn for having the senses of hearing and smell?

How can a neonate be taught to blink in response to a tone?

The Brazelton scale (NBAS) screens for whereas the Apgar assesses .

James notices that his 2-week-old daughter can look at an object with one eye, while the other eye seems to be looking off to the side. What is it called when both eyes can focus on an object and is James' daughter's behavior normal?

When the neonate fans his toes in response to stroking of the foot from heel to toes, this is called the

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Neonates are more likely to respond to high-pitched sounds than low-pitched sounds.

How should preterm babies be handled? What are the controversies regarding the handling of preterm infants?

To aid the newborn Shelly's breathing,

Reasons to perform a C-section include small maternal pelvis, maternal weakness or fatigue, fetal distress, and

A baby who is low in birth weight but full term is said to be small-for-date.

Injecting pregnant women at risk for delivering preterm babies with increases the babies' chances for survival and lowers their risk of respiratory distress syndrome and severe lung disease.

Bridgette is having contractions that are powerful, frequent, and regular. She will likely be advised by her health professional to go to a hospital or birthing center when the contractions are how far apart?

Recent research by the Children's Hospital Boston found that the medullas of babies who had died from SIDS were less sensitive to the brain chemical

Clara has had a history of psychological disorders and substance abuse. She's beginning to have hallucinations in which an evil spirit tells her to harm her infant. What may be wrong?

Isabelle is not sure if the sensation she is having is Braxton-Hicks contractions or actual labor contractions. Her obstetrician tells her that labor contractions are painful, regular, and

Why is there a tendency for parents to treat full-term infants better than preterm infants?

In the United States today, which of the following is TRUE of the use of drugs (anesthetics, narcotics, etc.) during childbirth?

Match the following: -Doula

The Lamaze method involves

Match the following: -Non-rapid eye movement sleep

What is the advantage to a newborn for having the senses of hearing and smell?

How can a neonate be taught to blink in response to a tone?

The Brazelton scale (NBAS) screens for whereas the Apgar assesses .

James notices that his 2-week-old daughter can look at an object with one eye, while the other eye seems to be looking off to the side. What is it called when both eyes can focus on an object and is James' daughter's behavior normal?

When the neonate fans his toes in response to stroking of the foot from heel to toes, this is called the

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

Early-Childhood-Physical-Development

Early-Childhood-Cognitive-Development

Middle Childhood: Physical Development

Middle-Childhood-Cognitive-Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

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