Exam 4: Birth and Physical Development During the First Three Years

Babies first wave their arms,then move their hands toward objects,and finally use their fingers.This is an example of which principle of development?

The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that anesthesia is __________ during circumcision.

Tanya's doctor has prepared her for the possibility that her baby has a large head and may have to be delivered by surgical delivery through an incision in Tanya's abdomen.This method of birth is called a

Evaluate two of the assessments available to newborns and infants in order to make early determinations of babies' special needs.

The end of the second stage of childbirth is indicated by

The various states of arousal and activity that an infant demonstrates are regulated by

Which of the following would be beneficial for a low-birth-weight baby?

Define natural and prepared childbirth and analyze the differences between the Lamaze and Bradley childbirth methods.

An apparently normal infant who dies in his or her sleep probably suffered from

Which of the following is NOT one of the once-familiar and often fatal childhood diseases that are now largely preventable through immunization?

The condition of a baby whose Apgar score is 3 is

What term is used to describe the surgical procedure to remove the baby from the mother's abdomen?

An assessment of the newborn's appearance,pulse,reflex,activity,and breathing is called the

According to the text,why are babies' heads so large in proportion to their body size?

The single greatest factor for low-birth-weight babies that could be prevented is

Which of the following tastes would a newborn be most likely to prefer?

A structure deep in the temporal lobe that plays a key role in memory and related functions is the

The brain and spinal cord are both part of the __________ nervous system.

For how many hours a day does the average newborn sleep?

According to your textbook,which of the following statements about SIDS is TRUE?