Chapter 3 Quiz

Approximately when can the stepping reflex be observed?

1 month after birth

Over half of all women who develop postpartum depression still suffer symptoms __________.

1 year

Which of the following statements about home birth is true?

A recent study found that the probability of the baby dying during the birth process or in the first month after a home birth was 2.4 times greater than for women who had hospital deliveries.

Which of the following statements about neonates' crying is true?

American infants have been found to cry more than babies from cultures where they are held or carried for much of the day.

Which of the following statements about breast-feeding is true?

Breast-feeding is something both mother and baby are biologically prepared to do Babies in developing countries are more at risk for health problems if their mothers do not breast-feed them than are babies in developed countries.

Which of the following statements about C-sections is true?

C-sections are safer for infants whose mothers have sexually transmitted infections

Which researcher first identified the imprinting process?

Lorenz

The five characteristics that are evaluated in the Apgar scale are __________.

color, heart rate, reflex irritability, muscle tone, and breathing

Compared to adults, neonates __________.

enter REM sooner after falling asleep

Juanita's cervix is 10 centimeters dilated, so she __________.

has completed labor and is ready to deliver the baby

Surita is a midwife in a traditional culture. She is most likely to __________.

have spent time as an apprentice to a more experienced midwife

In developing countries __________.

maternal mortality has decreased over the past 30 years

Prior to the 20th century, doctors had limited understanding of __________ before examining a patient.

the necessity of washing their hands

Preterm babies are considered at risk because __________.

their immune systems are immature

What is the likely consequence of a woman drinking carrot juice frequently while pregnant?

The baby will prefer carrot juice.