CHAPTER 7
Which of the following is true concerning a baby's head?
A baby's head is proportionally larger than the rest of the baby's body.
Which of the following is true concerning diapering?
Disposable diapers are more effective at keeping babies dry.
What is true concerning babies' weight?
During infancy, baby boys tend to weigh slightly more than baby girls.
Babies learn to control their small muscles before they learn to control their large muscles.
FALSE
It is important to not overfeed a baby who drinks formula because this can lead to the child being overweight later in life.
FALSE
It is not necessary to talk to a five-month-old baby because the baby is not ready to talk anyway.
FALSE
Most infants gain several pounds in the first five days of life.
FALSE
Putting shoes on a nine-month-old is a good idea because it will encourage her to walk at an earlier age.
FALSE
The terms growth and development both mean the same thing.
FALSE
While not getting good nutrition can affect a baby's physical development, it does not have any affect on his brain development.
FALSE
How are gross motor skills different from fine motor skills?
Gross motor skills involve using the large muscles, whereas fine motor skills involve using the small muscles.
What is true concerning childhood immunizations?
It is up to parents to keep records of their children's immunizations
What is an example of a developmental milestone?
LEARNING TO WALK
As children learn about the people and objects around them, new associations are formed within their brains.
TRUE
Babies put objects in their mouths because it is an important way that they learn about the world.
TRUE
Being around secondhand smoke increases a child's changes of getting respiratory infections, bronchitis, and asthma.
TRUE
Children inherit genes from their parents that determine their physical characteristics, such as eye color.
TRUE
Heredity has a stronger influence on a baby's height than weight.
TRUE
If a child's brain does not develop properly during infancy, this poor development can have effects throughout the child's life.
TRUE
If a parent is becoming frustrated and angry because a newborn will not stop crying, the parent may want to consider asking a friend or relative to watch the baby for a few hours.
TRUE
One reason that babies are such messy eaters is because they are still developing their hand-eye coordination.
TRUE
What is true concerning SIDS?
The exact cause of SIDS is unknown. Living with someone who smokes increases the chance of SIDS. Premature babies are at greater risk of SIDS. ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following contains antibodies that will help an infant fight off germs?
breast milk
Which of the following requires the greatest degree of small muscle control?
grasping a rattle
Which of the following is an important way that parents can guard a child's health?
make certain the child gets regular medical checkups provide good nutrition provide a safe environment ALL OF THE ABOVE
