Chapter 6 The Neonatal Period: Changes During the First Month of Life
Why is the suck reflex important?
It ensures that babies are able to feed.
Which of the following is TRUE of childbirth?
It is a difficult process with the possibility of complications and injury.
Why is progesterone important during pregnancy?
It prevents contractions while the baby is developing.
Which of the following is NOT a common risk associated with delivering multiple babies?
All of these are risks associated with multiple births.
Which of the following is the first area looked at in the Brazelton scale?
Basic autonomic tasks
Which of the following refers to the hole between the left and right atria in newborns?
Foramen Ovale
A baby born between _____ of gestation is considered to be premature.
23 and 36 weeks
The dividing line between premature and immature births is _____ body weight.
500g
Which of the following criteria is NOT tested in the Apgar assessment?
Appetite
The reflex that causes a baby's toes to spread when the sole of the foot is stroked is called the:
Babinski reflex
To assess the individual behaviors of the baby, a professional administers the _____.
Brazelton scale
Which of the following statements about multiple births is FALSE?
Conjoined twins are dizygotic eggs that fuse during development
What are the stages of labor and in what order do they occur?
Dilation, Expulsion, Placental
Greta is in labor, and is having intense contractions every 2 minutes, and each contraction lasts about 60 seconds. Greta is most likely in which stage of labor?
Expulsion
Which of the following multiple births is LEAST likely to occur naturally?
Having quadruplets
All of the following factors can increase a woman's chance of having twins EXCEPT:
Her dietary habits
How does the body know to stop producing hormones after child birth?
Hormones stop being produced once the baby stops pushing on the cervix.
Which of the following is NOT a reason to have a planned C-section?
If the mother is scared of pain
Why is it important that doctors examine babies for certain reflexes?
Infant reflexes can be used to test an infant's health.
Why do mothers need estrogen during childbirth?
It aids contractions.
Why is low birth weight dangerous?
It can lead to physical and mental problems.
Which of the following complications is short-term in premature babies?
Low blood pressure
Failure of the foramen ovale to close is called Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO). Which of the following would most likely lead to this condition?
Lung inflation doesn't create enough of an increase in blood pressure.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Meconium can cause infection during the birth process.
Anesthesia is most likely to affect the:
Mother
Rita is against taking medicine unless absolutely necessary. What kind of childbirth is she most likely to choose?
Natural childbirth
Why would a woman carrying multiple babies MOST LIKELY go into premature labor?
Physical constraint of her uterus puts stress on the growing babies
What type of anesthesia is an epidural?
Regional
Which hormone helps dilate the cervix?
Relaxin
When a baby's cheek is touched, they turn their head in that direction and begin to suck. This reflex is known as the:
Root reflex
How can placental expulsion be a concern for the mother's health?
She could lose too much blood during the expulsion.
Some controllable maternal risk factors for premature labor include:
Stress, smoking and maintaining a healthy weight
Hannah is pregnant, and her water just broke. Which structure has ruptured?
The amniochorionic membrane
What might happen if a mother smokes during pregnancy?
The baby might have a low birth weight.
Which of the following does NOT occur during the neonatal period?
The digestive system completes maturation.
How does the positive feedback loop work?
The more the baby pushes on the cervix, the more oxytocin gets released.
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
When a woman has contractions it always means that true labor has begun.
Which of the following is NOT a reason that newborns eat only breastmilk or formula?
They have high levels of digestive enzymes.
Why might someone choose to have a medicated childbirth?
To dull the pain of childbirth
Why would a medical professional administer the Apgar assessment?
To test the physical capabilities of a newborn.
The reflex for one arm to stretch out while the other curls up when the baby's head is turned to the side is called the:
Tonic neck reflex
Which two factors are the most important in regard to a baby's survival chances and chances of long-term damage due to early birth?
Weeks of gestation and birth weight
Which of the following is an example of a cultural difference in childbirth?
Whether or not the father is in the delivery room
A person who is trained in helping a mother give birth is called a _____.
midwife
The world that the newborn baby enters is called the _____.
neonatal environment
