Question 1

Postpartum depression tends to last for

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A) hours following the delivery of the infant. 
B) days following the delivery of the infant. 
C) a couple of weeks following the delivery of the infant. 
D) weeks to months,usually starting four weeks after the delivery of the infant. 
A) hours following the delivery of the infant. 
B) days following the delivery of the infant. 
C) a couple of weeks following the delivery of the infant. 
D) weeks to months,usually starting four weeks after the delivery of the infant. D

Question 2

A history of physical abuse,migrant status,and postpartum physical complications are all risk factors for females developing

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A) postpartum depression. 
B) the baby blues. 
C) separation anxiety. 
D) high self-esteem. 
A) postpartum depression. 
B) the baby blues. 
C) separation anxiety. 
D) high self-esteem. A

Question 3

A total Apgar score of ________ indicates there may be developmental difficulties.

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A) 5-7 
B) 4-6 
C) 7-8 
D) 9-10 
A) 5-7 
B) 4-6 
C) 7-8 
D) 9-10 B

Question 4

Taylor had a preterm baby born in the 36th week of conception.Taylor has been asked to hold her preterm infant against her bare chest for three hours a day so that there is skin-to-skin contact.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) acupuncture. 
B) cognitive behavioral therapy. 
C) the Lamaze method. 
D) kangaroo care. 
A) acupuncture. 
B) cognitive behavioral therapy. 
C) the Lamaze method. 
D) kangaroo care.

Question 5

What is afterbirth? What are the events associated with afterbirth?

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Students' answers may vary. The third bi

Question 6

A recent study demonstrated that the risk of developing ADHD for newborns with an Apgar score of 1 to 4 was how much higher than the risk for newborns with an Apgar Score of 9 or 10?

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A) 75 percent 
B) 89 percent 
C) 38 percent 
D) 20 percent 
A) 75 percent 
B) 89 percent 
C) 38 percent 
D) 20 percent

Question 7

Which of the following differentiates between the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS)and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS)?

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A) The NBAS must be used within minutes after birth to be accurate,while the NNNS can be used for infants between 0 and 3 years of age. 
B) The NBAS was developed to assess normal,healthy,full-term infants,while the NNNS was developed to assess the "at-risk" infant. 
C) The NBAS can be used in conjunction with prenatal diagnostic tests,while the NNNS can be used only after the birth of the baby. 
D) The NBAS is used only for low birth weight infants,while the NNNS is used for preterm and small for date infants. 
A) The NBAS must be used within minutes after birth to be accurate,while the NNNS can be used for infants between 0 and 3 years of age. 
B) The NBAS was developed to assess normal,healthy,full-term infants,while the NNNS was developed to assess the "at-risk" infant. 
C) The NBAS can be used in conjunction with prenatal diagnostic tests,while the NNNS can be used only after the birth of the baby. 
D) The NBAS is used only for low birth weight infants,while the NNNS is used for preterm and small for date infants.

Question 8

Which of the following is a trend gaining popularity in the use of medication for childbirth in the United States?

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A) There is a complete avoidance of any medication during childbirth,as it is considered harmful for the baby and the mother. 
B) General anesthesia is increasingly used to provide a pain-free childbirth. 
C) There is moderate use of medication combined with techniques of natural or prepared childbirth. 
D) Narcotics,tranquilizers,and epidural blocks are increasingly used for women in labor,as they are medically safe in high doses. 
A) There is a complete avoidance of any medication during childbirth,as it is considered harmful for the baby and the mother. 
B) General anesthesia is increasingly used to provide a pain-free childbirth. 
C) There is moderate use of medication combined with techniques of natural or prepared childbirth. 
D) Narcotics,tranquilizers,and epidural blocks are increasingly used for women in labor,as they are medically safe in high doses.

Question 9

Holly Brooks has just received a call from Lisa,one of her clients,informing her that she is in labor and will be arriving at the hospital shortly.Holly changes her plans for the day and reaches the hospital to assist Lisa throughout her labor.She reminds Lisa of all the relaxation techniques they had practiced,and she provides her with support and encouragement when the pain becomes intolerable for Lisa.She also communicates Lisa's needs and concerns to the doctor delivering her baby.Once the baby is born,Holly places the baby on Lisa's chest and smiles.Holly is most likely to be Lisa's

Accepted Answer

A) obstetrician. 
B) gynecologist. 
C) doula. 
D) emergency physician. 
A) obstetrician. 
B) gynecologist. 
C) doula. 
D) emergency physician.

Question 10

During the postpartum period,increased stress,relationship conflict,and impaired decision making can all result from

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A) sleep deprivation. 
B) too much television viewing. 
C) an increased exercise regime. 
D) excessive support from family and friends. 
A) sleep deprivation. 
B) too much television viewing. 
C) an increased exercise regime. 
D) excessive support from family and friends.

Question 11

In developed countries,low birth weight stems mainly from

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A) the young age of mothers. 
B) lack of exercise by mothers. 
C) cigarette smoking during pregnancy. 
D) mothers' poor health and nutrition. 
A) the young age of mothers. 
B) lack of exercise by mothers. 
C) cigarette smoking during pregnancy. 
D) mothers' poor health and nutrition.

Question 12

Which of the following aids the process of involution?

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A) consuming medicines for postpartum depression 
B) engaging in kangaroo care 
C) taking synthetic hormones like Pitocin 
D) nursing the baby 
A) consuming medicines for postpartum depression 
B) engaging in kangaroo care 
C) taking synthetic hormones like Pitocin 
D) nursing the baby

Question 13

Infant Cicily was born extremely low birth weight,but she has received kangaroo care for the last four months.What physiological benefits is infant Cicily likely to display?

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A) increased weight gain 
B) more stable heart rate 
C) improved respiratory functioning 
D) all of these 
A) increased weight gain 
B) more stable heart rate 
C) improved respiratory functioning 
D) all of these

Question 14

The ________ stage of the birth process is the longest one.

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A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth 
A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth

Question 15

Laura had informed her doctor that she wanted to have a natural birth without too many medical and surgical interventions,right in the beginning of her pregnancy.However,the doctor has just informed Laura's husband that the delivery is taking too long.With this in mind,the hospital wants her husband to give consent for an emergency cesarean section.Which of the following is MOST likely to happen to the baby if Laura's husband refuses to give consent for the cesarean section?

Accepted Answer

A) cord around neck 
B) anoxia 
C) complications of cesarean section 
D) hyperglycemia 
A) cord around neck 
B) anoxia 
C) complications of cesarean section 
D) hyperglycemia

Question 16

Which of the following is used to assess the health of newborns at one and five minutes after birth?

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A) Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children 
B) Apgar Scale 
C) Fagan Test 
D) Denver Developmental Screening Test 
A) Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children 
B) Apgar Scale 
C) Fagan Test 
D) Denver Developmental Screening Test

Question 17

The highest rate of cesarean sections is performed in

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A) Brazil. 
B) France. 
C) Germany. 
D) the United States. 
A) Brazil. 
B) France. 
C) Germany. 
D) the United States.

Question 18

Describe a measure of neonatal health and responsiveness that is used to assess "at-risk" infants.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary. The Neonatal

Question 19

Salma has taken as few drugs as possible during delivery so that she can be alert after her baby is born.She also wants the baby to sleep in her room (a rooming-in arrangement)so that they can be together after birth.From the information provided in the scenario,we can say that Salma is trying to

Accepted Answer

A) avoid postpartum depression. 
B) speed up the process of involution. 
C) reduce her need for support from others. 
D) improve the bonding experience. 
A) avoid postpartum depression. 
B) speed up the process of involution. 
C) reduce her need for support from others. 
D) improve the bonding experience.

Question 20

Carlotta has just been told that her baby is in a breech position.This means that the

Accepted Answer

A) baby's head is crowning and the birth is progressing naturally. 
B) baby's potential respiratory problems need to be considered. 
C) baby is most likely to emerge head first,followed by the body. 
D) baby's position is typical and complications are unlikely to occur. 
A) baby's head is crowning and the birth is progressing naturally. 
B) baby's potential respiratory problems need to be considered. 
C) baby is most likely to emerge head first,followed by the body. 
D) baby's position is typical and complications are unlikely to occur.

Postpartum depression tends to last for

A history of physical abuse,migrant status,and postpartum physical complications are all risk factors for females developing

A total Apgar score of ________ indicates there may be developmental difficulties.

Taylor had a preterm baby born in the 36th week of conception.Taylor has been asked to hold her preterm infant against her bare chest for three hours a day so that there is skin-to-skin contact.This is an example of

What is afterbirth? What are the events associated with afterbirth?

A recent study demonstrated that the risk of developing ADHD for newborns with an Apgar score of 1 to 4 was how much higher than the risk for newborns with an Apgar Score of 9 or 10?

Which of the following differentiates between the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS)and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS)?

Which of the following is a trend gaining popularity in the use of medication for childbirth in the United States?

During the postpartum period,increased stress,relationship conflict,and impaired decision making can all result from

In developed countries,low birth weight stems mainly from

Which of the following aids the process of involution?

Infant Cicily was born extremely low birth weight,but she has received kangaroo care for the last four months.What physiological benefits is infant Cicily likely to display?

The ________ stage of the birth process is the longest one.

Which of the following is used to assess the health of newborns at one and five minutes after birth?

The highest rate of cesarean sections is performed in

Describe a measure of neonatal health and responsiveness that is used to assess "at-risk" infants.

Salma has taken as few drugs as possible during delivery so that she can be alert after her baby is born.She also wants the baby to sleep in her room (a rooming-in arrangement)so that they can be together after birth.From the information provided in the scenario,we can say that Salma is trying to

Carlotta has just been told that her baby is in a breech position.This means that the

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Postpartum depression tends to last for

A history of physical abuse,migrant status,and postpartum physical complications are all risk factors for females developing

A total Apgar score of ________ indicates there may be developmental difficulties.

Taylor had a preterm baby born in the 36th week of conception.Taylor has been asked to hold her preterm infant against her bare chest for three hours a day so that there is skin-to-skin contact.This is an example of

What is afterbirth? What are the events associated with afterbirth?

A recent study demonstrated that the risk of developing ADHD for newborns with an Apgar score of 1 to 4 was how much higher than the risk for newborns with an Apgar Score of 9 or 10?

Which of the following differentiates between the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS)and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS)?

Which of the following is a trend gaining popularity in the use of medication for childbirth in the United States?

During the postpartum period,increased stress,relationship conflict,and impaired decision making can all result from

In developed countries,low birth weight stems mainly from

Which of the following aids the process of involution?

Infant Cicily was born extremely low birth weight,but she has received kangaroo care for the last four months.What physiological benefits is infant Cicily likely to display?

The ________ stage of the birth process is the longest one.

Which of the following is used to assess the health of newborns at one and five minutes after birth?

The highest rate of cesarean sections is performed in

Describe a measure of neonatal health and responsiveness that is used to assess "at-risk" infants.

Salma has taken as few drugs as possible during delivery so that she can be alert after her baby is born.She also wants the baby to sleep in her room (a rooming-in arrangement)so that they can be together after birth.From the information provided in the scenario,we can say that Salma is trying to

Carlotta has just been told that her baby is in a breech position.This means that the

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

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