Child Development Exam Study Guide
Health has no influence on physical development. True or False
False
If a child doesn't meet a developmental milestone when a book says he should, the parents should immediately panic. True or False
False
If a child has a fever, try to lower the fever by giving her aspirin. True or False
False
If a child has an imaginary friend, the parents should be concerned. True or False
False
If a child has begun experiencing separation anxiety, parents should avoid leaving him with others until he outgrows this stage. True or False
False
If a preschooler tells his parent a story that is not true, it is important that the parent corrects the child so that he does not lose touch with reality. True or False
False
If a two-year-old is having problems speaking clearly and distinctly, the child should be examined by a speech-language pathologist. True or False
False
If child has an imaginary friend, the parents should be concerned. True or False
False
It is a good idea to let babies play with their older sibling's toys. True or False
False
Math readiness is something that cannot be taught by parents or caregivers. True or False
False
Meeting physical needs does not build trust. True or False
False
Most children become self-centered at about two and one-half years of age. True or False
False
Most family child care providers can adequately care for up to ten children. True or False
False
Neglect is not a form of child abuse. True or False
False
Never send a cover letter when e-mailing a resume. True or False
False
One problem with home-based care is that the child is typically around more children, and therefore exposed to more illnesses, than at a child care center. True or False
False
One way a parent can reduce sibling rivalry is to not spend time alone with one child, but rather to always play with the children together. True or False
False
Only heredity affects development. True or False
False
Parents and the babies usually bond when the baby is two to three months old. True or Falsee
False
People have viewed children the same at different points in history. True or False
False
Repetition and routines bore children and stunt intellectual growth. True or False
False
Sign language should only be used with children who have hearing loss. True or False
False
Small muscle groups develop before large muscle groups. True or False
False
Smelling bad and hoarding food are signs of emotional abuse. True or False
False
The American Academy of Pediatrics says pacifiers should not be used True or False
False
The best way to avoid temper tantrums is to not give a child any choices, but rather to tell her exactly what she must do. True or False
False
The embryonic stage of pregnancy lasts about two weeks. True or False
False
The last stage of pregnancy is the germinal stage. True or False
False
The male cell that is required for contraception is called the genome. True or False
False
While pregnant, women should not take prescription medications without their doctor's approval. They may take -over-the-counter medications without checking with their doctors. True or False
False
You can look at a child and tell if he/she has been sexually abused. True or False
False
Young children learn primarily through structured experiences, such as reading a book as a group. True or False
False
Many states require students to be immunized against specific diseases before they can go to school. True or False
True
One way of encouraging a child's imagination is to allow for unstructured time during which the child can do whatever she pleases. True or False
True
One way of encouraging language development is to talk with children about what is happening around them. True or False
True
One way of getting basic first aid training is through the American Red Cross. True or False
True
One way of helping a child get ready to read is to read aloud to him everyday, for example at bedtime. True or False
True
Poor hand-eye coordination means that even-though an 18 month old may use a cup, he will probably spill some of the liquid. True or False
True
Some abuse happens because parents don't understand child development, and expect children to do more than they are capable of for their ages. True or False
True
Talking to a baby with too much "baby talk" can make it harder for a child to speak correctly later. True or False
True
Teens are more likely than older women to give birth prematurely. True or False
True
Temperament is unique to each person. True or False
True
The different areas of development are interrelated. True or False
True
To stimulate intellectual growth, expose the baby to a variety of experiences, but do not overwhelm him/her. True or False
True
Toddlers and preschoolers need a lot of space to run around and build their physical skills. True or False
True
Touching a baby by holding, rocking, carrying it can help it grow intellectually. True or False
True
Two and three year olds seem to ask questions constantly. Select one: True or False
True
When listing your accomplishments on your résumé, try to use action verbs, such as directed, completed, and achieved. True or False
True
Within 10 days after a birth, a baby can distinguish the smell of its mother from other smells. True or False
True
You usually can stop a nosebleed by applying firm pressure to the lower half of the nose for about ten minutes. True or False
True
Why do doctors typically give pregnant women a glucose tolerance test? a. to check for gestational diabetes b. to determine their due date c. to check for preeclampsia d. to determine their Rh factor
a. to check for gestational diabetes
Which is not a factor in dental health? a. age b. heredity c. diet d. dental care
a. age
Young children should never be left alone in a bathtub or pool for any amount of time; they can drown in as little as _____ of water. a. an inch b. 2 inches c. 4 inches d. none of these...children can be left alone in water
a. an inch
A child has a small cut on his arm. How should you treat it? a. apply firm pressure to stop the bleeding b. Apply a tourniquet above the cut c. Use rescue breathing d. Isolate the child from other children
a. apply firm pressure to stop the bleeding
Which term refers to the ability to use clear, distinct speech? a. articulation b. volume c. stuttering d. accent
a. articulation
What should parents do when they find family life especially stressful? a. ask for help b. ignore stress c. stop talking d. take on more responsibility
a. ask for help
When does a baby's sense of hearing develop? a. before birth b. at birth c. in the first week d. in the first month
a. before birth
A person who takes care of a child is called a a. caregiver b. aide c. nurse d. nanny
a. caregiver
Which of these foods would be best for a pregnant woman to eat to avoid bone loss? a. cheese b. eggs c. nuts d. olive oil
a. cheese
A child has a red, itchy rash and a slight fever. What disease does she most likely have? a. chicken pox b. common cold c. ear infection d. polio
a. chicken pox
Which term identifies the lack of critical needs and encourages environment that are essential for a child's well-being? a. deprivation b. discipline c. depression d. destruction
a. deprivation
Which of these is not an example of a communicable disease? a. shock b. measles c. polio d. chicken pox
a. shock
What is the most common self-comforting technique for babies? a. sucking b. sobbing c. rocking d. crying
a. sucking
The idea that numbers and words represent ideas is called a. symbolic thinking b. object permanence c. imagination d. cognitive ability
a. symbolic thinking
Which term means a person's unique emotional makeup? a. temperament b. conflict c persistence d. perceptiveness
a. temperament
Toddlers and preschoolers are more accident prone because... a. they are more mobile but do not understand risks b. they are more disobedient c. they want to show off d. they are growing so fast, they become clumsy
a. they are more mobile but do not understand risks
Which group of children listed below is MORE likely to be abused? a. Teens b. Infants c. Middle school boys d. Children that are obese
b. infants
At birth, most babies' vision... a. is the same as an adult's vision b. is blurry c. is very good at seeing far away objects d. is non-existent
b. is blurry
A parent leaves a seven-year-old child alone while the parent goes to visit friends. What kind of maltreatment is this parent guilty of? a. physical abuse b. neglect c. sexual abuse d. emotional abuse
b. neglect
What is the process of an egg being released by the ovaries called? a. menstruation b. ovulation c. gestation d. conception
b. ovulation
Which is a symptom of strep throat? a. red, itchy rash all over the body b. painful swallowing c. nausea d. chills
b. painful swallowing
Which term names an instinctive, automatic, response, such as grasping or sucking a. reaction b. reflex c. reflection d. release
b. reflex
On average, what age does a baby sit up steadily? a. 3 months b. 5 months c. 7 months d. 10 months
c. 7 months
Which one is an acceptable way of expressing anger? a. screaming b. hitting c. expressing feelings with words d. lashing out
c. expressing feelings with words
The biological transfer of certain characteristics from earlier generations is a. environment b. nature c. genetics d. lineage
c. genetics
Which of these is not a common sign of pregnancy? a. being tired or feeling faint b. swollen and tender breasts c. having a menstrual period earlier than usual d. full feeling or mild ache in the abdomen
c. having a menstrual period earlier than usual
Two year old Penny learns how to open a latched gate by watching her older sister. This is an example of which kind of learning? a. directed b. cause-and-effect c. imitation d. trial-and-error
c. imitation
Which of these health care professionals is not a doctor but is trained to assist women in childbirth? a. pediatrician b. obstetrician c. midwife d. surrogate mother
c. midwife
Which term means to teach a behavior through example? a. cause b. effect c. model d. perceptiveness
c. model
The idea that an object exists even when it is hidden from view is a. imagination b. cognition c. object permanence d. piagetism
c. object permanence
During the first six months of a normal pregnancy, how often does a woman typically have a checkup? a. once every two months b. once every two weeks c. once a month d. once a week
c. once a month
Children learn to make good decisions through... a. demonstrations b. explanations c. practice d. luck
c. practice
What is the name Piaget gave the learning period of birth to age two years? a. pre operational b. concerte operations c. sensorimotor d. formal operations
c. sensorimotor
Development builds upon earlier learning. This order of steps is called... a. scaffolding b. steps c. sequence d. theory
c. sequence
Which of these is an effective form of negative reinforcement? a. shouting b. shaming c. taking away privileges d. bribing
c. taking away privileges
What is a sign of false labor? a. the woman experiences "bloody shows" b. the amniotic sac has broken c. the contractions are not regular or rhythmic d. the contractions continue, even when the woman exercises
c. the contractions are not regular or rhythmic
What is usually necessary to reach a career goal? a. motivation b. networking skills c. a plan d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of these can be an environmental cause of birth defects? a. mother's exposure to high levels of radiation (x-rays) b. some medications the mother may use c. alcohol use by the mother d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of these characteristics must a safe crib have? a. The slats are no more than 2 3/8 inches apart b. the paint does not contain lead c. the mattress is firm and fits the crib exactly d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of these is true concerning fractures and sprains? a. It is often difficult to tell the difference between the two without an X-ray. b. The child should not be moved until you know how serious the injury is. c. Both may cause pain and swelling. d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Why are regular medical checkups important for children? a. They can help detect abnormal conditions early. b. Children receive needed immunizations during checkups. c. They can make certain the child is developing normally. d. All of the above
d. all of the above
What is the process of learning to get along with people in groups? a. group development b. group learning c. social networking d. socialization
d. socialization
What kind of baths should a newborn be given? a. tub baths b. sink baths c. bubble baths d. sponge baths
d. sponge baths
From birth to age one, babies usually triple their birth weight. True or False
True
Another word for perception is imagination. True or False
False
Babies can think abstractly. True or False
False
Babies cannot communicate without words. True or False
False
By law, family child care providers must be accredited. True or False
False
By three and one-half, most children have outgrown any fears, such as being afraid of the dark, that they may have had when younger. True or False
False
Head support develops before control of the hands. True or False
True
Child Development theories are always correct. True or False
False
Imagination play doesn't begin until around age 18-24 months. True or False
True
Immunizations help prevent diseases. True or False
True
Children ages one to three years are big enough that they no longer need to ride in a car safety seat. True or False
False
Children at age three years have body proportions less like an adult, and their posture gets worse. True or False
False
A stimulating environment, where a baby can use its senses, has no influence on development. True or False
False
All children that come to school dirty are neglected. True or False
False
Development stops after childhood, before adulthood. True or False
False
In general, children who have a fever should not go to child care or school. True or False
True
Infants have poor hand-eye coordination. True or False
True
Daily routine helps build trust. True or False
True
Development is similar for each individual. True or False
True
Development proceeds at an individual rate. True or False
True
A baby who is crying needs attention and care. True or False
True
A baby who moves around the house with his family will learn more than one confined to a crib. True or False
True
A child's activity level makes up part of his temperament. True or False
True
A major reason that young parents may abuse their children is that they are not mature enough for the responsibilities of parenthood. True or False
True
Abuse occurs more often in homes that are experiencing poverty. True or False
True
As children mature, their ability to concentrate on a single task and block out other sensory information improves. True or False
True
As toddlers begin to develop long-term memories, they are able to remember observations, such as whether they like cats. True or False
True
Babies are more sensitive to the feelings of the people around them. True or False
True
Babies can hear sounds in the womb. True or False
True
Because children like structure, most child care facilities have a specific daily routine, such as a time for meals and a time for outdoor play. True or False
True
Being loving to a baby helps it develop confidence, which helps it explore and intellectually. True or False
True
Brain development begins before brith and increases after birth. True or False
True
Children are more likely to express anger when they are tired or hungry. True or False
True
A mobile would best for which age group? a. 0-3 months b. 4-6 months c. 7-9 months d. 10-12 months
a. 0-3 months
Which of the following may be a sign of neglect? a. Hoarding food b. Acting out sexually c. Talking too much d. Cheating on tests
a. Hoarding food
When filling out an application, which of these tips should be followed? a. Neatly print or type all required information b. If the application asks for salary requirements, enter the highest amount you can realistically expect. c. Do not bother to dress up, because you will not be having an interview. d. all of the above
a. Neatly print or type all required information
Which of these is not a method of birth control? a. PKU b. condom c. diaphragm d. abstinence
a. PKU
What causes toxoplasmosis? a. a parasite b. drinking alcohol during pregnancy c. high blood pressure d. chromosomal abnormality
a. a parasite
Which statement is true concerning HIV/AIDS? a. a woman should have an HIV test, because if she is HIV positive, her doctor can prescribe medications to reduce the chance of the baby getting the virus b. if the mother is HIV positive, her baby will definitely get HIV c. AIDS is caused by a genetic defect d. AIDS is caused by a woman having the flu during pregnancy
a. a woman should have an HIV test, because if she is HIV positive, her doctor can prescribe medications to reduce the chance of the baby getting the virus
How your genes affect your development is called... a. heredity b. fate c. environment d. physics
a. heredity
Why is the baby covered with vernix while in the uterus? a. it protects the baby from exposure to amniotic fluid b. it protects the baby's eyesight during birth c. it allows the baby's head to conform to the shape of the birth canal d. it deeps the baby from becoming jaundiced
a. it protects the baby from exposure to amniotic fluid
In which kind of adoption do birth parents and adoptive parents learn about each other? a. open adoption b. closed adoption c. clear adoption d. in vitro
a. open adoption
When a father takes time off from work following the birth of his baby, this is called.... a. paternity leave b. maternity leave c. sick leave d. nothing-- no such thing
a. paternity leave
Most very young babies prefer to look at a. people's faces b. stuffed animals c. flowers d. pets
a. people's faces
What is an unexplainable or illogical fear? a. phobia b. panic c. phase d. phenomenon
a. phobia
Which is the most likely cause of postpartum depression? a. physical and emotional changes a mother goes through after birth b. being in labor an excessively long period c. giving birth to a premature baby or one with physical difficulties d. an excessive amount of bilirubin in the newborn's blood
a. physical and emotional changes a mother goes through after birth
Which of these is not a part of a nerve cell? a. pituitary b. axon c. cell body d. dendrite
a. pituitary
The condition in which a new mother feels very sad and is overly anxious about the baby or has little interest in the baby is known as a. postpartum depression b. lanugo c. monitering d. lactation
a. postpartum depression
Which is not a basic emotion that babies under 9 months old display? a. pride b. sadness c. joy d. interest
a. pride
A baby's cheek is stroked and it turns it head in that direction. This is called... a. rooting reflex b. stepping reflex c. moro reflex d. sucking reflex
a. rooting reflex
Which is not a characteristic of a strong family? a. self-centeredness b. respect c. shared values d. open communication
a. self-centeredness
Which term names the ability of children to control their own behavior? a. self-discipline b. self-awareness c. self-control d. self-esteem
a. self-discipline
Why do doctors sometimes use forceps during a birth? a. to grasp the baby's body and guide its movement b. to help the cervix dilate quickly c. to get the fetus' heartbeat started d. to determine the newborn's physical condition
a. to grasp the baby's body and guide its movement
The term "toddler" refers to a child who is what age? a. newborn b. 1 to 2 years c. 3 years d. none of these
b. 1 to 2 years
By the age of three, most children sleep for how many hours a day? a. 8 to 10 b. 10 to 14 c. 6 to 8 d. 14 to 16
b. 10 to 14
On average, when can a baby walk a few steps alone? a. 10 months b. 12 months c. 4 months d. 6 months
b. 12 months
Because their stomaches are still small, most children from 1 to 3 years old need to eat every ___ hours. a. 2-3 hours b. 3-4 hours c. 5-6 hours d. 8 hours
b. 3-4 hours
What is the typical size of the cervix when it is fully dilated? a. 2 inches b. 4 inches c. 6 inches d. 8 inches
b. 4 inches
One year olds typically have how many teeth? a. 4 b. 8 c. 12 d. 16
b. 8
In which of these cases should you immediately seek medical help? a. A child is bleeding from a small cut b. A child becomes drowsy after being hit in the head with a baseball c. A child has a bruise on her thigh where she was hit with a baseball d. A child has a first-degree burn
b. A child becomes drowsy after being hit in the head with a baseball
Which of the following may be a sign of sexual abuse? a. Hoarding food b. Acting out sexually c. Talking too much d. Cheating on tests
b. Acting out sexually
Which theorist believed children go through four stages of learning? a. Freud b. Piaget c. Bandura d. Vygotsky
b. Piaget
Which of these treatments is generally not needed when a child has a cold? a. Give her acetaminophen to reduce her fever. b. Take her to the hospital emergency room c. Make sure she drinks plenty of liquids d. Encourage her to rest
b. Take her to the hospital emergency room
Which of these should be used on a five-year-old who is choking? a. antiseptic b. abdominal thrusts c. calamine lotion d. CPR
b. abdominal thrusts
At what age do most babies begin to laugh? a. about one month b. about 4-6 months c. about 9-11 months d. about 11-12 months
b. about 4-6 months
"Developmentally appropriate" means that a. a food is preferred by a majority of children b. an activity is suited for a child's ability level c. clothing is suitable for a child's age d. a child is ready to start school
b. an activity is suited for a child's ability level
Which of these is not increased by a baby's development of attachment? a. self-esteem b. anxiety c. trust d. social skills
b. anxiety
What is true concerning breast milk? a. babies that breastfeed need feeding less often than those that drink formula b. breast milk is a better source of nutrition than formula c. babies that are formula-fed have less digestive upsets than those that are breastfed d. all of the above
b. breast milk is a better source of nutrition than formula
Which of these is not a good way to save money? a. asking a family member to loan you used babies b. buying a used carseat at a garage sale c. watching for sales on items such as diapers and formula d. breastfeeding instead of using formula, for as long as possible
b. buying a used carseat at a garage sale
What is the term for an individual's inner sense of what is right? a. gut b. conscience c. conflict
b. conscience
What kind of play do children engage in when they work together to act out events for a doll family or action figures? a. parallel play b. cooperative play c. verbal play d. guided play
b. cooperative play
Which of these is not a cause of negativism? a. realization of being a separate person b. desire to hurt people c. desire for independence d. frustration
b. desire to hurt people
What kind of learning results from being taught by another person (such as a parent or teacher)? a. trial-and-error learning b. directed learning c. incidental learning d. imitation
b. directed learning
What term names a feeling response to the world around us? a. development b. emotion c. role d. coping
b. emotion
Which term means being responsible enough to consistently put sometime else's needs before your own? a. health considerations b. emotional maturity c. financial skills d. none of these
b. emotional maturity
If a toddler is having a temper tantrum at a store because you will not purchase a toy, what is the best way to handle it? a. Immediately stop what you are doing and tell the child to settle down b. take the child to a quiet spot to cool down c. let the child have his way in order to stop the tantrum d. act as though everything is normal and do not pay attention to the child
b. take the child to a quiet spot to cool down
Why might a doctor induce labor? a. the baby is jaundiced b. the baby has been developing for more than 42 weeks c. the woman needs a C-section d. all of the above
b. the baby has been developing for more than 42 weeks
What is true concerning breast-feeding mothers? a. they should avoid exercise b. the need about 300 calories a day more than they did before pregnancy c. they generally are more overweight than non-breastfeeding mothers d. they need about the same number of calories as non-breastfeeding mothers
b. the need about 300 calories a day more than they did before pregnancy
At preschool, Lau does not play with the blocks during story time because he knows this is not allowed. What social skill has Lau learned? a. to respect others' belongings b. to obey rules c. to use words to express his feelings d. to respect others' feelings
b. to obey rules
What is the name for a custom that is followed over time? a. value b. tradition c. community d. habit
b. tradition
A way of acting of responding that is common at each stage of childhood is a. normalcy b. typical behavior c. impact d. rationale
b. typical behavior
At what age can most children draw basic shapes? a. 1 year b. 2 years c. 3 years d. 4 years
c. 3 years
On average, when does a baby begin to grasp a rattle? a. 1 month b. 2 months c. 4 months d. 6 months
c. 4 months
How can you encourage a sick child to get good nutrition? a. Discourage him from drinking liquids b. Force the child to eat c. Encourage the child to eat by offering foods he likes d. none of the above
c. Encourage the child to eat by offering foods he likes
What should you do if a child has a contagious disease such as the flu? a. Take him to the doctor to get a vaccination b. Perform CPR on him c. Keep him away from other children d. All of the above
c. Keep him away from other children
Which of the following is NOT a type of abuse or neglect? a. Sexual abuse b. Physical abuse c. Medical abuse d. Emotional abuse
c. Medical abuse
What is true concerning abdominal thrusts? Select one: a. They are used to force a stopped heart to begin beating again b. The amount of force required is the same for a small child as for an adult c. They are used when someone is choking d. They can be used in place of CPR
c. They are used when someone is choking
If you have a current job, but are applying for a new one, what will you generally want to put for an availability date? a. Immediately b. Upon two days' notice c. Upon two weeks' notice d. Upon six weeks' notice
c. Upon two weeks' notice
How could rooming-in be described? a. allowing the mother to stay in the hospital as long as she desires b. allowing the father to sleep in the same room as the mother c. allowing the baby to stay in the mother's hospital room d. allowing the baby to stay in the nursery except at feeding time
c. allowing the baby to stay in the mother's hospital room
What is a NICU? a. an alternative birth center that encourages natural births b. a drug used to induce labor in women whose pregnancy has gone past 42 weeks c. an intensive care unit for newborns with special needs d. being in labor an excessively long period
c. an intensive care unit for newborns with special needs
During which of Galinskys Stages of Parenthood do parents begin to determine rules? a. image-making b. nurturing c. authority d. interpretive
c. authority
What is an example of a job-specific skill? a. good communication skills b. ability to get along with others c. being able to care for sports injuries d. all of the above
c. being able to care for sports injuries
Which kind of family is formed when a single parent marries another person, who may or may not have children? a. single parent family b. nuclear family c. blended family d. extended family
c. blended family
What shapes an individual's intelligence? a. only heredity b. only environment c. both heredity and environment d. neither heredity nor environment
c. both heredity and environment
Who is legally responsible for taking care of a child? a. just the mother b. just the father c. both mother and father d. parents and grandparents
c. both mother and father
What is a possible result of shaken baby syndrome? a. early language development b. flexibility c. brain damage d. discipline
c. brain damage
What is an uncontrollable crying by an otherwise healthy infant called? a. reflux b. teething c. colic d. self-comfort
c. colic
What is the process of learning to recognize and express feelings and to establish a personal identity? a. self sufficiency b. psychology c. emotional development d. social development
c. emotional development
What is one suggestion to help ensure a child gets adequate sleep? a. vary child's bedtime b. put lots of toys in the child's bed c. establish bedtime routine d. be firm and stern at bedtime
c. establish bedtime routine
What is the focus of reading readiness before age three? a. phonics b. letter formation c. excitement about reading d. independent reading
c. excitement about reading
Why do medical professions monitor the fetus during labor and contractions? a. to determine the sex of the baby b. to cause labor to move more quickly c. to make certain the baby is not under stress d. to help the mother deal with the discomfort of giving birth
c. to make certain the baby is not under stress
Ten to twelve month old babies like toys they can manipulate, which means: a. to hear make noise b. to taste c. to work with the hands d. to kick with the feet
c. to work with the hands
Which of the following is true about weight gain during pregnancy? a. women can gain as much as they want since they are eating for two b. doctors do not monitor weight gain during pregnancy c. women should gain between 24-30 pounds during pregnancy d. gaining too little weight during pregnancy is not a concern
c. women should gain between 24-30 pounds during pregnancy
Katy goes to school in the morning and has a job assisting an accountant at a local business in the afternoon where she is learning basic bookkeeping. What is this called? a. volunteering b. interviewing c. work-based learning d. job shadowing
c. work-based learning
At what age is a child considered to be a "preschooler"? a. 1 to 2 years b. 2 to 3 years c. 3 to 4 years d. 3 to 5 years
d. 3 to 5 years
Who believed each stage of development included a personal crisis? a. Vygotsky b. Piaget c. Smith d. Erikson
d. Erikson
What is a career ladder? a. the last step in your career plan b. the actual steps you have followed to reach your final career goal c. a list of the people with whom you network d. a mental image of your career path
d. a mental image of your career path
What is a deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors, such as sexual activity, alcohol or drug use? a. values b. priorities c. affection d. abstinence
d. abstience
Which is true concerning anemia? a. it can make people feel tired b. it can cause shortness of breath c. people with anemia often feel cold d. all are true
d. all are true
Before they can leave the hospital, what must preemies be able to do? a. maintain a steady body temperature b. drink fluids c. breathe on their own d. all of the above
d. all of the above
How might a parent encourage independence in a three-year-old? a. put her milk in a cup with a spill-proof lid. b. cut meat into small pieces so she can easily feed herself. c. buy shoes with Velcro fasteners. d. all of the above
d. all of the above
How might a parent who is abusing drugs behave toward her children? a. physically abuse them b. ignore them c. emotionally abuse them d. all of the above
d. all of the above
What can cause an asthma attack? a. allergic reaction b. physical activity c. cold or flu d. all of the above
d. all of the above
What is a good way to gain work experiences? b. volunteer work c. internship d. all of the above
d. all of the above
What is the purpose of the umbilical cord? a. it carries nourishment to the developing baby b. it carries oxygen to the developing baby c. it carries waste products away from the developing baby d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Why is it important to establish good eating habits at his age so children have good eating habits in life; how can parents do this? a. offer a variety of healthy foods and let the child choose b. offer choices but don't pressure the child c. parents should model good eating habits d. all of these
d. all of these
In which parenting style does a parent believe children should obey their parents without question? a. assertive-democratic b. effective c. permissive d. authoritarian
d. authoritarian
Which is not a good way to build parenting skills? a. read books about children b. take classes c. talk with parents d. avoid children
d. avoid children
Another term for "theory" is a. discussion b. essay c. disruption d. belief
d. belief
How do babies usually express stranger anxiety? a. by babbling b. by cooing c. by sleeping d. by crying
d. by crying
Which is the term used to deliver a baby? a. epidural b. ultrasound c. amniocentesis d. cesarian section
d. cesarian section
Skillful use of hand and fingers is called a. hand-eye coordination b. impulsiveness c. handedness d. dexterity
d. dexterity
During which stage of pregnancy do the cells begin to separate into the different major body system? a. germinal b. zygotic c. fetal d. embryonic
d. embryonic
A parent is constantly telling a child that she is unable to do anything correctly. What kind of maltreatment is this parent guilty of? a. physical abuse b. neglect c. sexual abuse d. emotional abuse
d. emotional abuse
This describes people, places and things that surround and influence a person. a. heredity b. the world c. nature d. environment
d. environment
Which is not a part of the brain? a. brain stem b. cortex c. cerebrum d. femur
d. femur
What vitamin is the most vital to normal spinal development in a fetus? a. vitamin C b. vitamin A c. vitamin D d. folic acid
d. folic acid
Where the bones of the skull are not yet fused together are called... a. femurs b. tibias c. there is no such thing d. fontanels
d. fontanels
What is a break in a bone called? a. sprain b. inflammation c. infection d. fracture
d. fracture
Which of these is not a way for caregivers to encourage learning? a. give the child time and attention b. learn about child development c. read to the child d. have the child watch educational videos
d. have the child watch educational videos
What is another word for autonomy? a. authority b. automatic c. inconvenience d. independence
d. independence
If a parent and child have different temperaments, the parent should... a. try to teach the child to be more like the parent b. not adjust his/her plans or behavior to accommodate the child c. tell the child to be more like his/her siblings d. learn to adapt his/her reactions to a child's specific traits
d. learn to adapt his/her reactions to a child's specific traits
Gross motor skills use large muscles, such as those in the a. jaw b. ankles c. fingers d. legs
d. legs
A child with speech difficulties be treated with... a. pressure b. teasing c. constant corrections d. loving encouragement
d. loving encouragement
What is the legal identification of the man who is the biological father of a child a. maternity b. sorority c. fatherhood d. paternity
d. paternity
What is a baby's development during the nine of months of pregnancy called? a. germinal development b. conception c. labor d. prernatal development
d. prenatal development
A condition when partially digested food rises and gets in the throat is... a. colic b. thrush c. vertigo d. reflux
d. reflux
Which developmental milestone is usually reached during the first month of a baby's life? a. brings hands together b. pokes with index finger c. reaches and grabs toys d. responds to parent's voice
d. responds to parent's voice
Why does a child care center director's office typically include one-way windows? a. so that children can see where staff members are b. so that children can see themselves as they play c. so that the room looks more attractive d. so that adults can observe children without being seen
d. so that adults can observe children without being seen
How would you remove an exposed splinter from an arm? a. place ice on the arm; put antiseptic on the arm; pull splinter out with finger; bandage b. place heat on the arm; put antiseptic on the arm; pull splinter out with finger; bandage c. put antiseptic on the arm; sterilize tweezers; pull out splinter with tweezers; bandage d. sterilize tweezers; pull out splinter with tweezers; put antiseptic on the arm; bandage
d. sterilize tweezers; pull out splinter with tweezers; put antiseptic on the arm; bandage
What is not a sign of intellectual growth? a. remembering experiences b. understanding cause and effect c. making associations d. taking a first step
d. taking a first step
Which is the term for a child's releasing anger/frustration by screaming, crying, kicking, and or pounding? a. negativism b. hysterics c. fit d. temper tantrum
d. temper tantrum
In a two-year-old, what is aggressive behavior, such as biting, a sign of? a. that the child is not old enough to play with other children b. that the child needs to be evaluated by a psychiatrist c. that the child is hungry d. that the child is probably frustrated or angry
d. that the child is probably frustrated or angry
Why is it important that a pregnant woman who has never had rubella, nor been vaccinated against it, avoid anyone who has the disease? a. the disease can cause her to get gestational diabetes b. the disease can cause her to get preeclampsia c. the disease can cause excessive weight gain d. the disease can cause serious harm to the fetus
d. the disease can cause serious harm to the fetus
What kind of toys should not be given to babies? a. soft toys b. colorful toys c. toys that make sounds d. toys with small parts
d. toys with small parts
A child grows faster from birth to age 1 than from age 1 to age 3. True or False
true
