Preterm infants often do not show primitive reflexes such as rooting or sucking immediately after birth.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Ques. 2Infants who are massaged and stretched regularly show accelerated development of gross and fine motor skills.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Ques. 3A PET scan uses radioactive dye to provide a view of the structures and the activity in the brain.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Ques. 4A baby identified as small-for-gestational-age (SGA) would be:
a. born before 37 weeks.
b. born before 39 weeks and under 3.3 pounds.
c. born close to the due date but under 5.5 pounds.
d. born weighing less than 3.3 pounds (1500 g).
Ques. 5A mother experiencing post-partum depression will most likely:
a. cry often and feel disinterested in caring for the child or herself.
b. experience delusions that make her a danger to her child.
c. feel sad and exhausted for a few days after the child's birth.
d. require hospitalization for at least a few days.
Ques. 6Generally, a total score of 7 or more on the APGAR indicates that the newborn:
a. has 7 or more medical problems.
b. is doing well.
c. may need some type of additional care.
d. requires immediate medical attention.
Ques. 7The Newborn Behavioral Observations system is designed to:
a. assess the parent-child attachment in the first few hours after birth.
b. help identify the aspects of an infant's behavior that make him or her unique.
c. identify infant behaviors that may reflect a developmental delay.
d. test the infant's survival reflexes and other early motor behaviors.
Ques. 8A newborn with an Apgar score between 5 and 7 usually needs immediate care.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Ques. 9Positive mother-father relationships have been shown to influence the:
a. extent of the father's engagement with his newborn.
b. extent of the mother's engagement with her newborn.
c. father's felt need to provide for his family.
d. success of the marriage.
Ques. 10Newborn infants are usually tested for PKU, which is:
a. a chromosomal anomaly that can lead to delayed development or death.
b. a metabolic error that leads to an excess of a particular enzyme.
c. a mismatch between the mother's and the infant's blood type.
d. a toxin that can be carried through the placenta from the mother to the fetus.