Question 1

Which of the following best describes the three stages of labor during childbirth?

Accepted Answer

1. Contractions to dilate the cervix, 2. Pushing stage ends with birth of the baby, 3. Separation and delivery of placenta

Question 2

A newborn is assessed using the Apgar Scale at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. Which of the following is NOT a category evaluated by the Apgar Scale?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure

Question 3

A baby is born weighing 4.8 lbs after 36 weeks of gestation. Which classification best describes this infant?

Accepted Answer

Low Birth Weight (LBW)

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary risk associated with postmature (overdue) fetuses?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient blood supply

Question 5

A newborn is delivered by surgical removal from the uterus. What is the term for this method of delivery, and approximately what fraction of births in the U.S. use this method?

Accepted Answer

Cesarean delivery; about 1/3

Question 6

Which reflex is considered primitive and is related to instinctive needs for survival and protection in newborns?

Accepted Answer

Rooting reflex

Question 7

A baby is able to sit without support at 6 months and begins crawling at 8 months. These milestones are examples of:

Accepted Answer

Gross motor skills

Question 8

Which sense is the least developed at birth, and what is the optimal distance for newborns to focus their vision?

Accepted Answer

Vision; 10-12 inches

Question 9

A newborn is exposed to a repeated stimulus and gradually shows a reduced response. This type of learning is called:

Accepted Answer

Habituation

Question 10

According to Erikson’s stages of development, what is the primary psychosocial conflict faced by infants from birth to 1 year?

Accepted Answer

Trust vs. Mistrust

Question 11

Which of the following statements about neonatal jaundice is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is due to liver immaturity and results in a yellowish appearance.

Question 12

Which developmental milestone is typically achieved by infants between 12-14 months?

Accepted Answer

Walking

Question 13

A baby is able to recognize its mother’s voice and responds differently to various kinds of music. Which sensory capacities are being demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

Hearing and auditory discrimination

Question 14

Which of the following is a leading cause of infant death in the U.S. and is associated with congenital abnormalities?

Accepted Answer

Birth defects

Question 15

A baby is born before completing the 37th week of gestation. What term best describes this infant?

Accepted Answer

Preterm (premature)

Question 16

Which of the following best explains the concept of object permanence as described by Piaget?

Accepted Answer

The realization that objects and people still exist even when out of sight

Question 17

A newborn is assessed with a heart rate above 100 beats per minute, good crying, active movement, and pink skin all over. What is the likely Apgar score for this infant?

Accepted Answer

$10$

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the development of taste and smell in newborns?

Accepted Answer

Babies show preferences to tastes and respond to odors with facial expressions

Question 19

Which screening test is used to assess gross and fine motor development in children from 1 month to 6 years?

Accepted Answer

Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST)

Question 20

A baby is swaddled and calms down quickly. Which sense is primarily responsible for this calming effect, and why is it significant for CNS development?

Accepted Answer

Touch; provides sensory feedback and stimulates CNS development

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