Birth defects are: (Multiple Choice)

Birth defects are:
 a. Mental abnormalities that are present at birth and are related to maternal substance abuse
  b. Physical abnormalities that are present at birth and are not related to prematurity
  c. Patterns of developmental delay that occur in response to prematurity or hospitalization in infancy
  d. All of these

Question 2

All of the following are true of siblings of high-risk or technology-dependent children EXCEPT:
 a. Most of the siblings have more household responsibilities (for example, cleaning, washing, and cooking), soon after their sibling came home.
  b. Many siblings take on aspects of technical and nursing care for their brother or sister.
  c. Older siblings are more likely to have child care responsibilities that others in their peer group.
  d. Siblings continue to live their lives as before and are untouched by the stress and disruption that is experienced by their parents.

Question 3

Parents who have had very frightening and distressing experiences in the health care system early in their child's life are likely to:
 a. Be guarded and defensive in their interactions with new health care providers
  b. Be open and supportive of new members in their child's health care team
  c. Take a back seat, and expect the health care team to make all of the decisions concerning their child's care
  d. Have poor judgment due to their overprotectiveness of the infant

Question 4

Chronic sorrow is:
 a. A response to the birth of a less than perfect infant that resolves as the family adjusts to the changes in their lives
  b. A normal grief response that is associated with the day-to-day experience of living with what is versus the parents' view of what should have been
  c. An atypical grief response associated with conflicting cultural and personal values concerning disability
  d. A mild form of depression that often affects parents of both genders following the birth of a child

Question 5

Parents may have problems supporting attachment with their high-risk infant because:
 a. The infant has diminished ability to respond interactively
  b. Most medical care teams discourage this
  c. Their cultural beliefs support maintaining emotional distance from others
  d. The infant is too small