Question 1

General anesthesia strengthens uterine contractions and increases the responsiveness of the neonate shortly after birth

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to the American Psychiatric Association, which of the following refers to the periods of tearfulness, sadness, and irritability experienced by mothers following delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Baby blues
B)   Postpartum psychosis
C)   Generalized anxiety
D)   AnorexiaE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Newborns spend about half their sleep time in REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

_________ refers to pain resulting from gas or other sources of distress in the digestive tract in babies.

Accepted Answer

A)   Thush
B)   Colic
C)   Anoxia
D)   HypoxiaE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

In the context of soothing infants, which of the following statements is true?​

Accepted Answer

A)   One needs to hold infants continuously so that they do not get distressed.
B)   Infants need to be left alone and will soothe themselves.
C)   Infants can be soothed by speaking to them in low voices or offering a pacifier.
D)   Soothing requirements are the same for every infant.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following disorders refers to the weak and irregular breathing that is typical of preterm babies?​

Accepted Answer

A)   Respiratory distress syndrome
B)   Down syndrome
C)   Turner syndrome
D)   Asperger's syndromeE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Babies who are born weighing under _________ pounds are considered to be of low birth weight.

Accepted Answer

A)   7.5
B)   5.5
C)   6.5
D)   8.5E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Briefly describe the three stages of childbirth.

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The first stage of childbirth is the lon...

Question 9

Which of the following visual capabilities do neonates lack?

Accepted Answer

A)   The ability to track movement
B)   The ability to see objects that are about five inches from their eyes
C)   The ability to adjust the lens to focus on objects
D)   The ability to respond actively to visual stimuliE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The Lamaze method has been shown to reduce fear and pain during childbirth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

Which of the following is a similarity between an epidural block and a spinal block employed during delivery?​

Accepted Answer

A)   Both temporarily numb the mother's body below the waist.
B)   Both produce depressing effects on infants that last for a long time.
C)   Both use general anesthetics to achieve the anesthetic effect.
D)   Both reduce the chances of infection during delivery.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

In the Apgar scale, the criteria of grimace evaluates the _____ of infants.

Accepted Answer

A)   muscle tone
B)   reflex irritability
C)   heart beat
D)   colorE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

During labor, the placenta and uterus secrete _________, which excite the muscles of the uterus to have contractions.

Accepted Answer

A)   triglycerides
B)   phospholipids
C)   serotonins
D)   prostaglandinsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is a measure of a newborn's health that assesses appearance, pulse, grimace, activity level, and respiratory effort?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment scale
B)   The Wechsler scale
C)   The Binet-Simon scale
D)   The Apgar scaleE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

When a baby is low in birth weight, even though it is born at full term, it is referred to as being small for gestational age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 16

Describe the different methods of childbirth.

Accepted Answer

Different methods of childbirth are:
a. ...

Question 17

The strongest predictor of whether a practitioner will choose to use episiotomy is the condition of the mother and baby.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_____ refers to the typical 9-month period from conception to childbirth.

Accepted Answer

A)   Preterm
B)   Postpartum period
C)   Term
D)   Critical periodE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Postpartum depression, a serious maternal depression following delivery, is characterized by sadness, apathy, and feelings of worthlessness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Oxygen deprivation during delivery is associated with an increased incidence of childhood schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Birth and the Newborn Baby: In the New World

General anesthesia strengthens uterine contractions and increases the responsiveness of the neonate shortly after birth

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According to the American Psychiatric Association, which of the following refers to the periods of tearfulness, sadness, and irritability experienced by mothers following delivery?

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Newborns spend about half their sleep time in REM sleep.

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_________ refers to pain resulting from gas or other sources of distress in the digestive tract in babies.

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In the context of soothing infants, which of the following statements is true?​

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Which of the following disorders refers to the weak and irregular breathing that is typical of preterm babies?​

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Babies who are born weighing under _________ pounds are considered to be of low birth weight.

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Briefly describe the three stages of childbirth.

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Which of the following visual capabilities do neonates lack?

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The Lamaze method has been shown to reduce fear and pain during childbirth.

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Which of the following is a similarity between an epidural block and a spinal block employed during delivery?​

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In the Apgar scale, the criteria of grimace evaluates the _____ of infants.

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During labor, the placenta and uterus secrete _________, which excite the muscles of the uterus to have contractions.

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Which of the following is a measure of a newborn's health that assesses appearance, pulse, grimace, activity level, and respiratory effort?

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When a baby is low in birth weight, even though it is born at full term, it is referred to as being small for gestational age.

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Describe the different methods of childbirth.

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The strongest predictor of whether a practitioner will choose to use episiotomy is the condition of the mother and baby.

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_____ refers to the typical 9-month period from conception to childbirth.

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Postpartum depression, a serious maternal depression following delivery, is characterized by sadness, apathy, and feelings of worthlessness.

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Oxygen deprivation during delivery is associated with an increased incidence of childhood schizophrenia.

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