Chapter 7 Quiz

What is a possible result of Shaken Baby Syndrome?

• Early language development

• Brain damage

• Flexibility

• Better fine motor skills

At what age do babies typically eat their first solid foods?

• 4-6 weeks old

• 4-6 months old

• 8-10 weeks old

• 12-15 months old

Which of the following is an important way that parents can guard a child's health?

• Have the child get regular medical check-ups

• Provide good nutrition

• Provide a safe environment

• All of these

Why are most infants able to drink liquids as soon as they are born?

• Because they have poor gross motor skills

• Because they have well-developed fine motor skills

• Because sucking is one of the first skills a newborn learns

• Because they are born with a sucking reflex

Babies should always be placed on their stomachs while sleeping.

• True

• False

A newborn weighing 7 pounds at birth should weigh about 21 pounds at 1 year old.

• True

• False

After feeding a baby, you should always burp them.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT an area of development.

• Physical development

• Emotional development

• Social development

• Sleeping development

Nutrition has an impact on a child's development

• True

• False

It is safe for infants to sleep with pillows and blankets in their crib.

• True

• False