Upon the birth of a sibling it is not unusual for young children to:
a. become more coordinated and mobile.
b. engage in more grown up behavior.
c. revert to earlier immature behaviors.
d. seek out new friendships.
Ques. 2A physician who specializes in care for the newborn is called a(n):
a. audiologist.
b. gerontologist.
c. neonatologist.
d. phlebotomist.
Ques. 3The test that most comprehensively assesses a newborn's behaviors and reflexes is the:
a. Apgar test.
b. NBAS test.
c. NBO test.
d. Moro reflex test
Ques. 4The baby's head emerges from the mother's body during:
a. the first stage of labor.
b. the second stage of labor.
c. the third stage of labor.
d. the transition from the last stage of labor to the post-natal period.
Ques. 5The Apgar scale measures:
a. a newborn's ability to cope and adjust.
b. heartbeat.
c. muscle strength.
d. the ability of mother and infant to bond.
Ques. 6Kangaroo care refers to:
a. a way of holding infants that allows skin-to-skin contact with caregivers.
b. intensive care for a newborn with serious medical needs.
c. the initial introduction of a child to a newborn sibling.
d. the process by which infants bond with their mothers after birth.
Ques. 7Which of the following has the most positive influence on a newborn's ability to adjust?
a. A fast labor and delivery process
b. Bonding assessment
c. The Apgar test
d. Warm interactions with parents
Ques. 8Neuroscientists believe that the most important sensory cue that the fetus receives during prenatal development is most likely:
a. the nature of the mother's diet.
b. the sound of the father's voice.
c. the sound of the mother's activities.
d. the sound of the mother's heartbeat.