Which is NOT a period of prenatal development?
Fetus
Embryo
Zygote
Conception
Conception
Which of these babies is preterm?
A baby born at 36
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A baby weighing 3 lbs. when born at 39 weeks.
A baby weighing 7 lbs. when born at 37 weeks.
A baby born at 32 weeks.
A baby at 32 weeks
Around what week are fetal movements first felt by the mother?
9 weeks
18 weeks
24 weeks
30 weeks
18 weeks
Which of the following describes the palmar reflex?
The newborn will turn its head when a cheek is stroked.
The newborn will grasp a finger placed in its hand.
The newborn will look like its walking when held up by the arms.
The newborn will rhythmically suck a finger placed in its mouth.
The newborn will grasp a finger placed in its hand.
What is the treatment for babies with respiratory distress syndrome?
Suction the airway every five minutes to clear mucus.
An oxygen mask is placed on the baby's face until the baby can breathe on its own.
The baby is placed on a respirator.
Turn the baby upside down and firmly pat the baby's back.
The baby is placed on a respirator
What is the earliest point where a fetus has a chance of surviving outside the womb?
10 weeks
18 weeks
25 weeks
38 weeks
25 weeks
Which of the following is NOT true of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?
Death occurs in babies that seem to be healthy.
The infant dies during sleep.
Typically occurs between the ages of six months and one year.
Parents and caregivers are in no way responsible.
Typically occurs between the ages of six months and one year
What forms during the zygote period to cushion and protect the zygote?
Amnion
Placenta
Ectoderm
Umbilical cord
Amnion
Which is NOT true of the embryo period?
Lasts from the 3rd to the end of the 8th week of pregnancy
The embryo can respond to touch
The embryo is about the size of an orange
Facial features, arms, and legs form and grow
The embryo is about the size of an orange
According to the Apgar scale, what score represents the healthiest newborns?
0 to 3
4 to 6
7 to 10
11 to 15
7 to 10
In which of the following situations is a fetus NOT exposed to a teratogen?
Drinking caffeinated soda
Having a dental X-ray
Maintaining vigorous exercise
Drinking wine
Maintaining vigorous exercise
What is fetal alcohol syndrome?
Serious birth defects caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy
A set of impairments common to children born to alcoholic fathers
An impaired immune system caused by exposure to alcohol
A disorder that can be caused by drinking as little as one glass of wine during pregnancy
Serious birth defects cause by drinking alcohol during pregnancy
Which of the following is true of the newborn states of arousal?
The states of arousal include six stages.
Irregular sleep is deep sleep with little body activity or eye movement.
The states of arousal describe the cycle of sleeping and alertness.
The states of arousal describe the baby's ability to differentiate tastes.
The states of arousal described the cycle of sleeping and alertness.
Which of the senses is least developed in newborns?
Vision
Taste
Touch
Hearing
Vision
Which is true of the zygote period?
The placenta begins to develop to provide food and oxygen
The zygote implants itself in the fallopian tube
Lasts for the first three months of pregnancy
The placenta is attached to the zygote via the mouth
The placenta begins to develop to provide food and oxygen
When is blood Rh a problem in pregnancy?
Both mother and baby and Rh negative
Mother is Rh positive and baby is Rh negative
Mother is Rh negative and baby is Rh positive
Both mother and baby are Rh positive
Mother Rh positive and baby is Rh negative
Which of the following is true of newborn reflexes?
Newborns have control over their reflexes.
Abnormalities in the reflexes can indicate brain damage.
These reflexes become involuntary over time.
Reflexes do not appear until the third week of life.
Abnormalities in the reflexes can indicate brain damage.
During the embryo period, how many layers of cells develop?
One
Two
Three
Four
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