A Child's World Infancy Through Adolescence 13th Edition By Gabriela Martorell - Test Bank

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Chapter 05

Birth and the Newborn Baby

 

 

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jason remarks to Darleen, who is 6 months pregnant, that it would be nice if they could go back to a time when it was easier to bring a child into the world. Darleen has read the literature about how childbirth procedures have changed over the years and is a little less enthused. Which of the following statements about childbirth in the past is FALSE?
   A.The prospective father assisted the midwife in the delivery.
   B. Women sat up in bed or perhaps in a stable.
   C. Cracks in walls were plugged to keep out evil spirits.
   D. A local doctor was always present.

refer to page 116

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.1: Determine how customs surrounding birth reflect culture, and how childbirth has changed in developed countries.
Learn Smart LO: Recall how birthing has changed.

2. The science that specializes in the birth of babies is called
   A.pediatrics.
   B. gynecology.
   C. obstetrics.
   D. birthing.

refer to page 117

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.1: Determine how customs surrounding birth reflect culture, and how childbirth has changed in developed countries.
Learn Smart LO: Recall how birthing has changed.

 

 

3. Women who have given birth during the past 50 years have benefited from a dramatic reduction in risks surrounding pregnancy and childbirth. This is due to
   A.use of antibiotics.
   B. use of anesthesia.
   C. implementation of prenatal care.
   D. all of the above.

refer to page 117

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.1: Determine how customs surrounding birth reflect culture, and how childbirth has changed in developed countries.
Learn Smart LO: Recall how birthing has changed.

4. The series of uterine and cervical changes that occur two weeks before delivery are called
   A.contractions.
   B. labor.
   C. parturition.
   D. quickening.

refer to page 118

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the birth process.

 

 

5. A set of uterine, cervical, and other changes that is the act, or process, of giving birth is called
   A.organosis.
   B. effacement.
   C. milla.
   D. parturition.

refer to page 118

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the birth process.

6. Yvonne has begun to experience uterine contractions that are causing her cervix to dilate. She is in the _____ stage of childbirth.
   A.first
   B. second
   C. third
   D. fourth

refer to page 119

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the stages of childbirth.

 

 

7. During childbirth, dilation of the cervix occurs
   A.during the first stage.
   B. during the second stage.
   C. during the third stage.
   D. shortly before the first contractions occur.

refer to page 119

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the stages of childbirth.

8. Mary is in the delivery room giving birth to her first child. Her cervix has fully dilated, and the baby’s head is just visible in the vaginal canal. Mary is in which stage of childbirth?
   A.First
   B. Second
   C. Third
   D. Fourth

refer to page 119

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the stages of childbirth.

 

 

9. Harriet’s labor has gone on for quite a while, so her physician decides to grasp the baby’s head with forceps to help with the birth. Harriet is in which stage of childbirth?
   A.First
   B. Second
   C. Third
   D. Fourth

refer to page 119

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the stages of childbirth.

10. The end of the second stage of childbirth is indicated by
    A.dilation of the cervix.
    B. the emergence of the baby from the mother’s body.
    C. the expulsion of the placenta.
    D. contractions that occur every 8 to 10 minutes.

refer to page 119

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the stages of childbirth.

 

 

11. The placenta is expelled from the mother’s body during the _____ stage of childbirth.
    A.first
    B. second
    C. third
    D. fourth

refer to page 119

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the stages of childbirth.

12. An electronic fetal monitor is used
    A.to track the fetus’s heartbeat.
    B. to detect any serious problems.
    C. to gather information in high-risk deliveries.
    D. for all of the above.

refer to page 120

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the uses of electronic fetal monitoring.

13. The most common method of childbirth is a _____ delivery.
    A.vaginal
    B. medicated
    C. cesarean
    D. forceps

refer to page 120

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of vaginal versus cesarean delivery.

 

 

14. A surgical incision was made in Lana’s abdomen in order for her to deliver her baby. This procedure is called a
    A.forceps birth.
    B. natural birth.
    C. cesarean section.
    D. Lamaze birth.

refer to page 120

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of vaginal versus cesarean delivery.

15. Kathleen is in labor and is told by her physician that the baby’s feet, rather than his head, are moving down the birth canal first. What type of delivery is likely to be performed?
    A.Lamaze delivery
    B. Vaginal delivery
    C. Cesarean delivery
    D. Natural delivery

refer to page 120

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of vaginal versus cesarean delivery.

 

 

16. Ms. Feldman is a midwife attending to Louise who is in labor. Ms. Feldman determines that Louise’s baby is not in the proper position and that the labor is progressing very slowly. She decides to take Louise to the hospital so that doctors can deliver the baby through abdominal surgery. This birth is an example of a
    A.natural delivery.
    B. Lamaze birth.
    C. cesarean delivery.
    D. forceps delivery.

refer to page 120

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of vaginal versus cesarean delivery.

17. A fetus whose feet are below his or her head in the uterus is in a __________ position.
    A.normal
    B. transverse
    C. breech
    D. cesarean

refer to page 120

 

APA LO: 5.1
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of vaginal versus cesarean delivery.

 

 

18. Krystal’s obstetrician has told her that the baby she is about to deliver has his buttocks down in the uterus. Krystal’s baby is in the _____ position.
    A.normal
    B. breech
    C. transverse
    D. effacement

refer to page 120

 

APA LO: 5.1
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of vaginal versus cesarean delivery.

19. Cesarean deliveries
    A.are most common among low-income women.
    B. are sometimes performed unnecessarily.
    C. lead to a substantial increase in risk of newborn death.
    D. generally result in shorter hospital stays.

refer to page 120

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of vaginal versus cesarean delivery.

 

 

20. A medicated delivery is one in which
    A.the baby receives injections of two stress hormones—adrenaline and noradrenaline.
    B. the mother is given adrenaline and noradrenaline to help the baby withstand the stress of childbirth.
    C. the mother receives anesthesia.
    D. mother and baby are both given antibiotics to prevent infection.

refer to page 121

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of medicated versus non medicated delivery.

21. Patrick and Lacey attend prepared childbirth classes where they are taught breathing and muscular responses designed to
    A.speed up the birth.
    B. minimize the fear and pain associated with labor.
    C. bring about a hypnotic state during delivery.
    D. slow down contractions during labor.

refer to page 121

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of medicated versus non medicated delivery.

 

 

22. A method of childbirth whereby mothers are trained to make breathing and muscular responses to sensations of uterine contractions is called
    A.prepared childbirth.
    B. silent childbirth.
    C. doula birth.
    D. cesarean response training.

refer to page 121

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of medicated versus non medicated delivery.

23. Which of the following statements about the use of prepared childbirth is FALSE?
    A.It involves delivering babies in dimly lit, isolated rooms.
    B. It allows the mother to participate actively in birth.
    C. It allows the father to be involved in labor and delivery.
    D. It uses breathing and muscular responses to overcome fear and pain.

refer to page 121

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of medicated versus non medicated delivery.

 

 

24. If a pregnant woman learns to use certain breathing techniques and muscle relaxation in response to a “coach,” she is using the childbirth method developed by
    A.Fernand Lamaze.
    B. the American Academy of Pediatrics.
    C. Benjamin Spock.
    D. Jerome Kagan.

refer to page 121

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of medicated versus non medicated delivery.

25. Jim and Heather are delivering their first child. Jim is coaching Heather in her breathing and encouraging her to practise her relaxation techniques. This is an example of
    A.a cesarean delivery.
    B. doula-assisted childbirth.
    C. stillbirth.
    D. the Lamaze method.

refer to page 121

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of medicated versus non medicated delivery.

 

 

26. If a woman decides to have her baby at home, the birth is usually attended by a
    A.physician’s assistant.
    B. nursing assistant.
    C. physician.
    D. doula.

refer to page 122

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of medicated versus non medicated delivery.

27. A criticism of the use of anesthesia during childbirth is that it
    A.does not relieve the mother’s discomfort.
    B. is too expensive and therefore only available to affluent women.
    C. may slow infants’ motor and physiological development.
    D. contributes to the high rate of maternal death during childbirth.

refer to page 122

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of medicated versus non medicated delivery.

 

 

28. Linda is in labor. If she is having a typical birth, which of the following is she most likely to receive to lessen her pain?
    A.Over-the-counter pain killers
    B. Catecholamine
    C. A regional epidural
    D. A general anesthetic

refer to page 122

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of medicated versus non medicated delivery.

29. A criticism of medicated births is that
    A.it reduces the pain that is essential to a normal delivery.
    B. women who choose medicated births experience a longer recovery period.
    C. babies’ motor responsiveness and development may be slowed.
    D. it leads to a risk of infection in the mother.

refer to page 122

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of medicated versus non medicated delivery.

 

 

30. An experienced helper who provides emotional support to a woman during labor is referred to as a(n)
    A.maternity nurse.
    B. doula.
    C. labor facilitator.
    D. adjunct.

refer to page 122

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of medicated versus non medicated delivery.

31. A doula is a
    A.physician in South America who specializes in delivering babies.
    B. nurse certified to assist at births.
    C. woman who gives emotional support during childbirth.
    D. home-like birth center.

refer to page 122

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of medicated versus non medicated delivery.

 

 

32. Though Elaine has no formal medical training, she has given birth to five children and has exceptionally good interpersonal skills. She would like to receive training that would enable her to help other women emotionally during the birthing process. Which of the following roles should she look into?
    A.Midwife
    B. Doula
    C. Sherpa
    D. Shaman

refer to page 122

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of medicated versus non medicated delivery.

33. Which of the following is NOT necessarily one of the benefits of having a doula present at childbirth?
    A.Shorter labor
    B. Less anesthesia
    C. Lower insurance premiums
    D. Less use of forceps

refer to page 122

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of medicated versus non medicated delivery.

 

 

34. The first four weeks after a baby is born is known as the _____ period.
    A.prepartum
    B. neonatal
    C. prenatal
    D. neopartum

refer to page 122

 

APA LO: 5.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the newborn baby.

35. The neonatal period is the first _____ of life.
    A.4 weeks
    B. 8 weeks
    C. 6 months
    D. year

refer to page 122

 

APA LO: 5.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the newborn baby.

36. A neonatal toxicologist’s primary research interest is the first _____ of life.
    A.week
    B. month
    C. 3 months
    D. 6 months

refer to page 122

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the newborn baby.

 

 

37. The average newborn weighs _____ pounds.
    A.5
    B. 7½
    C. 8½
    D. 9

refer to page 122

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the size and appearance of the newborn.

38. In the first few days of life, newborns typically
    A.have small heads in proportion to their bodies.
    B. acquire lanugo.
    C. lose weight.
    D. appear very dark.

refer to pages 122-123

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the size and appearance of the newborn.

39. Places in the neonate’s skull where the bones are not completely fused are called the
    A.fontanels.
    B. vernix.
    C. apex.
    D. hyaline commissure.

refer to page 124

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the size and appearance of the newborn.

 

 

40. When Billy’s mother brings his new baby sister home from the hospital, the first thing that he asks her is if he can touch her. His mother says yes, but to be careful not to touch the soft spot on her head. Billy’s mother is referring to the
    A.fontanels.
    B. vernix.
    C. apex.
    D. corpus callosum.

refer to page 124

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the size and appearance of the newborn.

41. Which of the following statements about the first few days of life is FALSE?
    A.Newborns initially have very little variance in their complexions.
    B. Babies lose as much as 10% of their body weight.
    C. The baby’s nose is likely to look flattened.
    D. The baby’s head may be misshapen.

refer to pages 122-124

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the size and appearance of the newborn.

 

 

42. Fontanels are present in the neonate’s skull
    A.to allow for rapid postnatal brain expansion.
    B. to prevent calcium deposits from damaging cartilage.
    C. to ease the passage of the skull through the birth canal.
    D. until 6 months of age.

refer to page 124

 

APA LO: 5.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the size and appearance of the newborn.

43. When Henna and Thomas first see their new granddaughter, they are surprised to find her body covered with dark hair. This fuzzy prenatal hair is called the
    A.vermis.
    B. follicle caseosa.
    C. meconium.
    D. lanugo.

refer to page 124

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the size and appearance of the newborn.

 

 

44. Upon seeing her newborn baby brother, Wanda exclaims, “He looks all oily and shiny!” Wanda has noticed the
    A.fontanels.
    B. lanugo.
    C. meconium.
    D. vernix caseosa.

refer to page 124

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the size and appearance of the newborn.

45. The oily covering on the skin of a newborn is called the
    A.witch’s milk.
    B. lanugo.
    C. vernix caseosa.
    D. fontanels.

refer to page 124

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the size and appearance of the newborn.

 

 

46. Freda loves listening to her neonate daughter’s _____ heartbeat as she nurses her in the quiet of the night.
    A.slow and steady
    B. slow and irregular
    C. fast and irregular
    D. fast and steady

refer to page 125

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the body systems of the newborn.

47. Most babies begin to breathe
    A.as soon as they are exposed to air.
    B. about 30 seconds after birth.
    C. about 4 minutes after birth.
    D. only after a sharp slap on the bottom.

refer to page 125

 

APA LO: 5.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the body systems of the newborn.

 

 

48. The Costellos’ baby daughter did not begin to breathe within 5 minutes after birth, and doctors are concerned that she may have suffered brain damage due to
    A.hypothermia.
    B. anoxia.
    C. hyperphagia.
    D. oxidation.

refer to page 125

 

APA LO: 5.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the body systems of the newborn.

49. If breathing has not begun within 5 minutes after birth, the baby is at risk of developing
    A.phenylketonuria.
    B. neonatal jaundice.
    C. sickle-cell anemia.
    D. brain damage.

refer to page 125

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the body systems of the newborn.

 

 

50. The Petris, new parents of a healthy son John, were at first concerned about the newborn’s stringy, greenish-black waste called
    A.physiologic jaundice.
    B. meconium.
    C. lanugo.
    D. vernix caseosa.

refer to pages 125-126

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the body systems of the newborn.

51. Waste matter formed in the fetal intestinal tract and secreted after birth is called
    A.meconium.
    B. witch’s milk.
    C. lanugo.
    D. vernix.

refer to pages 125-126

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the body systems of the newborn.

 

 

52. A few days after birth, a baby develops a yellowish tinge to the skin and the eyeballs. These symptoms indicate _____, which is due to immaturity of the _____.
    A.anoxia; liver
    B. anoxia; kidneys
    C. neonatal jaundice; liver
    D. neonatal jaundice; kidneys

refer to page 126

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the body systems of the newborn.

53. Neonatal jaundice is caused by
    A.incomplete development of the circulatory system.
    B. immaturity of the liver.
    C. incomplete development of the respiratory system.
    D. an inability to regulate body temperature.

refer to page 126

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the body systems of the newborn.

 

 

54. Anthony was born with neonatal jaundice, which
    A.must be treated quickly with antibiotics.
    B. is most common in postmature babies.
    C. occurs in about 50% of neonates.
    D. usually occurs about 10 to 14 days after birth.

refer to page 126

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the body systems of the newborn.

55. The Apgar scale does NOT measure
    A.pulse.
    B. gross motor ability.
    C. respiration.
    D. activity.

refer to page 126

 

APA LO: 5.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss medical and behavioral assessment of the newborn, the Apgar score.

 

 

56. The highest score on the Apgar scale is 10; more than 90% of normal infants receive a score of at least
    A.8.
    B. 7.
    C. 6.
    D. 5.

refer to page 126

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss medical and behavioral assessment of the newborn, the Apgar score.

57. A healthy newborn can receive a maximum score of _____ on the Apgar scale.
    A.10
    B. 8
    C. 6
    D. 4

refer to page 126

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss medical and behavioral assessment of the newborn, the Apgar score.

 

 

58. Which of the following newborns would have the highest Apgar score?
    A.Ann, who is listless and blue, with limp muscle tone
    B. Billy, who is pink with blue extremities, a slow pulse, and slow breathing
    C. Carmela, who is coughing and crying, is pink, and has a rapid pulse
    D. David is blue, with a slow pulse, and irregular breathing

refer to page 126

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss medical and behavioral assessment of the newborn, the Apgar score.

59. The condition of a baby whose Apgar score is 3 is
    A.very healthy.
    B. within normal range.
    C. slightly below normal.
    D. dangerous; the baby needs immediate resuscitation.

refer to pages 126-127

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss medical and behavioral assessment of the newborn, the Apgar score.

 

 

60. The _____ is a test that assesses five aspects of behavior in order to measure a newborn’s response to the environment.
    A.Apgar scale
    B. Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale
    C. Bayley scale
    D. PKU screen

refer to page 127

 

APA LO: 5.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss medical and behavioral assessment of the newborn, the Brazelton Scale.

61. Often, a neonate is assessed using the the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment
    Scale, which examines
    A.the oxygen content of the blood.
    B. color, pulse, and breathing.
    C. responses to the environment, such as alertness, reflexes, and control.
    D. neurological maturity.

refer to page 127

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss medical and behavioral assessment of the newborn, the Brazelton Scale.

 

 

62. Gannon and his twin brother Garrett have just been evaluated for their responses to stress, ability to calm down, reflexes, hand-mouth coordination, alertness, and response to cuddling. Which test have they been given?
    A.Apgar scale
    B. Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale
    C. Denver Development Screening Test
    D. PKU screen

refer to page 127

 

APA LO: 5.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss medical and behavioral assessment of the newborn, the Brazelton Scale.

63. PKU—phenylketonuria—is
    A.a form of neonatal jaundice.
    B. rare and untreatable.
    C. routinely screened for in all states.
    D. found in about 1 in 100 newborns.

refer to page 127

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss medical and behavioral assessment of the newborn, neonatal screening for medical conditions.

 

 

64. If an infant inherits the gene for PKU, and it is left untreated, the result will be
    A.neonatal jaundice.
    B. a hormonal imbalance.
    C. neurological damage.
    D. mental retardation.

refer to page 127

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss medical and behavioral assessment of the newborn, neonatal screening for medical conditions.

65. Periodic variations in an infant’s cycle of wakefulness, sleep, and activity are known as the various _____ of infancy.
    A.temperaments
    B. states of arousal
    C. periods
    D. moods

refer to page 128

 

APA LO: 5.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss states of arousal and activity levels in newborns.

 

 

66. Newborn babies sleep an average of _____ hours per day.
    A.10
    B. 15
    C. 18
    D. 20

refer to page 128

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss states of arousal and activity levels in newborns.

67. Just moments ago, Anna was lying quietly with her eyes closed and she was breathing regularly. Now her breathing has become more irregular, and some slight muscle twitches are occurring. Anna has passed from a state of _____ to a state of _____.
    A.drowsiness; alert inactivity
    B. regular sleep; apnea
    C. regular sleep; irregular sleep
    D. irregular sleep; drowsiness

refer to page 128

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss states of arousal and activity levels in newborns.

 

 

68. One-week-old Cody’s eyes are open, and he is quietly looking around the room. Cody’s is in a state called
    A.alert inactivity.
    B. active sleep.
    C. waking activity.
    D. drowsiness.

refer to page 128

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss states of arousal and activity levels in newborns.

69. Dan and Diane are exhausted because 4-week-old Jake wakes three to four times each night. What is the most probable explanation for Jake’s behavior?
    A.He is not eating enough and wakes when he is hungry.
    B. He is not getting enough attention from his parents when he is awake.
    C. He lacks a sense of security.
    D. His sleep pattern is typical of newborn babies.

refer to page 128

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss states of arousal and activity levels in newborns.

 

 

70. Baby Joey is in the state of active sleep. This state of arousal corresponds most closely to _____ in adults.
    A.quiet sleep
    B. drowsiness
    C. rapid eye movement sleep
    D. interactive sleep

refer to page 128

 

APA LO: 5.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss states of arousal and activity levels in newborns.

71. By _____ of age, more than half the baby’s sleep takes place at night.
    A.1 week
    B. 1 month
    C. 3 months
    D. 6 months

refer to page 128

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss states of arousal and activity levels in newborns.

 

 

72. Betty was born after a 30-week gestation period. She is called a _____ infant.
    A.postterm
    B. preterm
    C. high-risk
    D. small-for-date

refer to page 129

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss low-birth-weight newborns.

73. Jaedyn was born five days before her due date. She weighed 5 pounds at birth. Jaedyn would be classified as a _____ infant.
    A.normal full-term
    B. premature
    C. preterm
    D. small-for-date

refer to page 131

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss low-birth-weight newborns.

 

 

74. Troy was born 38 weeks after conception and weighs 4 1/2 pounds. Troy is
    A.premature.
    B. preterm.
    C. postterm.
    D. small-for-date.

refer to page 131

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss low-birth-weight newborns.

75. The most serious risk for low-birth-weight babies is that they may
    A.be stillborn.
    B. die in infancy.
    C. be very sick during the first year of life.
    D. have severe physical deformities.

refer to pages 131-132

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss low-birth-weight newborns.

 

 

76. Who is most likely to have a low-birth-weight baby?
    A.Adele, who is 25, in good health, and has had one normal delivery
    B. Bianca, who is 40, in generally good health but has high blood pressure, and has had no previous pregnancies
    C. Carol, who is 17, pregnant for the first time, and in good health
    D. Dana, who is 37, underweight, smokes, and has had five previous pregnancies

refer to page 132

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Recall who is likely to have a low birth weight baby.

77. The major cause of high infant mortality rates among African Americans is
    A.older maternal age.
    B. chronic maternal illness.
    C. higher rates of low-birth-weight babies.
    D. all of the above.

refer to page 132

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Recall who is likely to have a low birth weight baby.

 

 

78. Dr. Smith informs a mother that her newborn suffers from hyaline membrane disease. The baby is having problems with
    A.the membranes that cover the fontanels.
    B. the control of eye muscles.
    C. urination.
    D. respiration.

refer to page 133

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the immediate treatment and outcomes of low-birth-weight newborns.

79. A newborn’s air sacs keep collapsing, making it very difficult for her to breathe. A likely diagnosis for this infant’s problem is
    A.hyaline membrane disease.
    B. respiratory dystrophy.
    C. postmaturity syndrome.
    D. pulmonary incompetence.

refer to page 133

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the immediate treatment and outcomes of low-birth-weight newborns.

 

 

80. Low-birth-weight newborns are usually placed in a warmed crib called a(n)
    A.warming machine.
    B. isolette.
    C. heat bed.
    D. oxygen tent.

refer to page 133

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the immediate treatment and outcomes of low-birth-weight newborns.

81. Which of the following is most beneficial for a low-birth-weight baby?
    A.Being placed in isolation to avoid human contact
    B. Being touched and massaged frequently
    C. Being in a simple sensory environment to avoid overstimulation
    D. Being in a cool environment to reduce fluid loss from sweating

refer to page 133

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the immediate treatment and outcomes of low-birth-weight newborns.

 

 

82. Which of the following statements about the prognosis for low-birth-weight babies is correct?
    A.Those weighing less than 2 pounds have almost no chance of survival past two years.
    B. Most survivors are left with disabling conditions.
    C. Their social development tends to be poor.
    D. Some low-birth-weight babies are at a risk for learning disabilities.

refer to page 134

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the long-term outcomes for low-birth-weight newborns.

83. A baby is defined as postmature if it
    A.has had a gestation of less than 30 weeks.
    B. weighs over 8 1/2 pounds at birth.
    C. is born after 40 weeks of gestation and weighs at least 9 1/2 pounds.
    D. is still in the womb 2 weeks past the due date.

refer to page 134

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the effects of postmaturity on newborns.

 

 

84. Christa is now in her 43^rd week of pregnancy. Her unborn baby is considered to be
    A.postmature.
    B. preterm.
    C. post fetal.
    D. post differentiated.

refer to page 134

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the effects of postmaturity on newborns.

85. Postmature babies are at risk for
    A.brain damage.
    B. hyaline membrane disease.
    C. respiratory distress syndrome.
    D. childhood obesity.

refer to page 134

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the effects of postmaturity on newborns.

 

 

86. Postmature babies tend to be
    A.very plump, because they have had a longer time to receive nourishment in the womb.
    B. long and thin, because their food supply has been insufficient at the end of gestation.
    C. at a much lower risk of brain damage than babies delivered on time, because the brain has had a longer time to mature.
    D. kept in isolettes after delivery.

refer to page 134

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the effects of postmaturity on newborns.

87. Which of the following statements about postmature babies is FALSE?
    A.They tend to have more fat owing to a longer period in the womb.
    B. They are at a higher risk for brain damage.
    C. The placenta provides a reduced blood supply during the later stages of gestation.
    D. They tend to be longer than babies who are delivered on time.

refer to page 134

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the effects of postmaturity on newborns.

 

 

88. Which of the following is NOT considered a protective factor against potentially negative influences of early life stressors?
    A.Individual attributes
    B. Being an only child
    C. Affectionate ties with one or more family members
    D. Rewards for accomplishments in school, work, or home

refer to pages 136

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss how supportive environments help to overcome effects of birth complications.

89. An ongoing longitudinal study in Kauai suggests that the effects of low birth weight, birth injuries, and other birth complications can be counteracted by
    A.a favorable home environment.
    B. drug therapy.
    C. adoption into an affluent home.
    D. surgical intervention.

refer to pages 135-136

 

APA LO: 1.5
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss how supportive environments help to overcome effects of birth complications.

 

 

90. A longitudinal study of children in Kauai found that difficult births, illness at the time of birth, and low birth weight
    A.had much less effect than children’s environment on their development.
    B. resulted in serious adverse effects—physical, cognitive, and emotional—on most of the children in the study, even into adulthood.
    C. had no long-lasting physical effects but were strongly correlated with poor grades and emotional problems during childhood.
    D. were not correlated with cognitive or emotional problems during childhood but almost always left permanent physical damage.

refer to pages 135-136

 

APA LO: 1.5
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss how supportive environments help to overcome effects of birth complications.

91. According to the Kauai longitudinal study, which of the following factors seems to protect some individuals from the harmful effects of birth complications?
    A.A sense of personal control over one’s life
    B. Close ties to a family member
    C. A high inborn level of sociability
    D. All of the above

refer to pages 135-136

 

APA LO: 1.5
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss how supportive environments help to overcome effects of birth complications.

 

 

92. Patterns of parent-infant interaction may be based on
    A.culture.
    B. phenotype similarity.
    C. mother-infant bonding after delivery.
    D. genetics.

refer to pages 136-137

 

APA LO: 1.5
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.5: Describe how parents bond with and care for their baby.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss childbirth and bonding.

93. Which of the following statements about the father’s presence during childbirth is correct?
    A.Most fathers are reluctant to be present in the delivery room.
    B. Most mothers prefer that the father remains outside of the delivery room until after the baby is born.
    C. Fathers who are present at birth engage in warmer child rearing than fathers who are not present for the event.
    D. Fathers who are present at the birth of a child often see the event as a “peak emotional experience.”

refer to page 137

 

APA LO: 1.5
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.5: Describe how parents bond with and care for their baby.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss childbirth and bonding.

 

 

94. According to the most recent research cited in the text, a strong mother-infant bond can develop
    A.only during the first few hours after birth.
    B. through a process that appears similar to imprinting.
    C. most effectively when a midwife and doula are present at birth.
    D. even if the newborn and mother do not have contact during the first few hours after birth.

refer to page 137

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.5: Describe how parents bond with and care for their baby.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss childbirth and bonding.

95. An illuminating study performed by Harry Harlow examined attachment behaviors in rhesus monkeys. Harlow raised some monkeys with cloth “mothers” and others with wire “mothers.” He found that
    A.monkeys preferred wire mothers.
    B. monkeys preferred cloth mothers.
    C. monkeys received no comfort from touching the cloth.
    D. male monkeys preferred wire mothers, while female monkeys preferred cloth mothers.

refer to page 138

 

APA LO: 5.1
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.5: Describe how parents bond with and care for their baby.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss what newborns need from their mothers.

 

 

 

Essay Questions

96. Describe the changes that have occurred in childbirth practices during the twentieth century. How do these practices differ from those of previous centuries?

Answers will vary

 

APA LO: 1.5
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.1: Determine how customs surrounding birth reflect culture, and how childbirth has changed in developed countries.
Learn Smart LO: Recall how birthing has changed.

97. Lorraine and Michael are about to have their first child. If you were their birthing coach, what signs would you tell them to look for as they near the time of delivery? Describe the signs of the onset of labor and, after listing each stage of labor, describe what they should expect at each stage.

Answers will vary

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the stages of childbirth.

98. Long before her due date, doctors can often anticipate problems that a pregnant woman might have. Thus, they might inform her that she should deliver by cesarean section. In other cases, doctors make the decision about a cesarean delivery as the labor progresses. Explain the differences between a vaginal delivery and a cesarean delivery. Also, explain why a doctor may recommend one procedure over the other.

Answers will vary

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of vaginal versus cesarean delivery.

 

 

99. Women today can select one of several alternative childbirth methods and settings. List and describe some of the options that women may consider. Be sure to include the terms midwife and doula.

Answers will vary

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of medicated versus non medicated delivery.

100. Hospital personnel and new parents should know certain terms so that childbirth events are understandable to everyone. Explain each of the following terms: neonate, fontanels, lanugo, anoxia, and neonatal jaundice.

Answers will vary

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the size and appearance of the newborn.

101. Describe the Apgar scale, and explain how it is used. What do each of the letters stand for?

Answers will vary

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss medical and behavioral assessment of the newborn, the Apgar score.

 

 

102. While most babies are born without complications, some childbirth complications can endanger mothers and their newborn babies. Explain some of these complications, and describe what can be done to minimize the risk of complications.

Answers will vary

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss low-birth-weight newborns, postmaturity, and stillbirth as well as how supportive environments can overcome the effects of birth complications.

103. Ken and Kristie have a low-birth-weight baby. What babies are included in this category? What factors contribute to low birth weight?

Answers will vary

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Apply
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss low-birth-weight newborns.

104. Describe Harry and Margaret Harlow’s experiment with rhesus monkeys. What do you think these researchers might have hypothesized about mother-infant bonding prior to conducting their research? What were the methods and results of this research? What does this study suggest about early bonding between infants and their mothers?

Answers will vary

 

APA LO: 5.1
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.5: Describe how parents bond with and care for their baby.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss what newborns need from their mothers.

 

 

105. List some parental behaviors that can maximize parent-child bonding.

Answers will vary

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.5: Describe how parents bond with and care for their baby.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss childbirth and bonding.

 

True / False Questions

106. By the 1920s, over 65% of deliveries in the United States took place in hospitals.
     TRUE

refer to page 117

 

APA LO: 1.5
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.1: Determine how customs surrounding birth reflect culture, and how childbirth has changed in developed countries.
Learn Smart LO: Recall how birthing has changed.

107. The act or process of giving birth is called parturition.
     TRUE

refer to page 118

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the birth process.

 

 

108. The protein corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) promotes maturation of the fetal lungs to ready them for life outside the womb.
     TRUE

refer to page 118

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the birth process.

109. Braxton-Hicks contractions indicate that a woman is going into labor.
     FALSE

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APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the birth process.

110. The stages of childbirth in order are: dilatation of the cervix, emergence of the baby, and delivery of the placenta.
     TRUE

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APA LO: 5.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the stages of childbirth.

 

 

111. The cutting between the vagina and anus to enlarge the vaginal opening and aide delivery is called an epidural.
     FALSE

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APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the stages of childbirth.

112. Cesarean delivery is on the rise in the United States.
     FALSE

refer to page 120

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of vaginal versus cesarean delivery.

113. Research suggests that oxytocin can help people low in social competence accurately read the emotions of others.
     TRUE

refer to page 121

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of vaginal versus cesarean delivery.

 

 

114. In a natural or prepared childbirth, use of drugs to reduce pain is the norm.
     FALSE

refer to page 121

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.2: Describe how labor begins, what happens during each of the three stages of childbirth, and what alternative methods of delivery are available.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the pros and cons of medicated versus non medicated delivery.

115. A baby is a neonate for the first 2 months of life.
     FALSE

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APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the newborn baby.

116. In the Himalayas, sometimes a piece of the umbilical cord is saved and placed in a metal bead that the child then wears.
     TRUE

refer to page 123

 

APA LO: 1.5
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the size and appearance of the newborn.

 

 

117. Colostrum is a special high-protein type of milk that aids in the immune system of the infant.
     TRUE

refer to page 123

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the size and appearance of the newborn.

118. In a newborn, over one-third of the infants body length is comprised of the infant’s head.
     FALSE

refer to page 123

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the size and appearance of the newborn.

119. Whereas in the prenatal environment the newborns temperature is relatively constant, after birth is fluctuates with mother’s mood.
     FALSE

refer to page 125

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Recall the body systems of the newborn.

 

 

120. The Apgar scale measures the neonate’s response to the environment.
     FALSE

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APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss medical and behavioral assessment of the newborn, the Apgar Scale.

121. Neonates sleep an average of 20 hours a day.
     FALSE

refer to page 128

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.3: Explain how newborn infants adjust to life outside the womb, and how to tell whether a new baby is healthy and is developing normally.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss states of arousal and activity levels in newborns.

122. Low birth weight is a concern as it often leads to long, thin babies and don’t receive enough blood supply towards the end of gestation.
     FALSE

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APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss low-birth weight newborns.

 

 

123. Ethnicity is unrelated to birth weight.
     FALSE

refer to page 132

 

APA LO: 1.5
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Recall who is likely to have a low birth weight baby.

124. Research suggests that resilience can overcome difficult starts to life if the environment is supportive.
     TRUE

refer to pages 135-136

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Remember
Connect LO: 5.4: Identify complications of childbirth that can endanger newborn babies, and the long-term prospects for infants with complicated births.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss how supportive environments help to overcome effects of birth complications.

125. Research suggests that human babies imprint on their mothers much as Lorenz’s goslings.
     FALSE

refer to page 137

 

APA LO: 1.2
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Understand
Connect LO: 5.5: Describe how parents bond with and care for their baby.
Learn Smart LO: Discuss what newborns need from their mothers.