Ch. 7 Physical Development in Infants

How much alcohol is safe for a mother to drink during pregnancy?

• none at all; in fact the mom should stop drinking before she intends to get pregnant

• an occasional drink not more than once a month

• some at the very beginning and then no more after month 3

• none of the above

When does a baby’s sense of hearing develop?

• A. Before birth

• B. At birth

• C. In first week

• D. In first month

What is a shot of a small amount of dead or weakened disease-carrying germ that is given so the body can build resistance to the disease?

• immunization

• regulation

• injection

• medication

Which developmental milestone is usually reached during the first month of a baby’s life?

• Reacts to parent’s voice

• Pokes with index finger

• Reaches and grabs toys

• Brings hands together

Which condition will require x-rays to see if the skull is fractured?

• FAS

• SBS

• SIDs

• all of the above

Which term names an instinctive, automatic response, such as grasping or sucking?

• reaction

• reflection

• reflex

• release

To get this diagnosis, there would be a frothy discharge from the mouth or nose, and probably no other visible signs:

• FAS

• SBS

• SIDS

• all of the above

What is the process of changing from drinking from the bottle or breast to drinking from a cup?

• stopping

• weaning

• sipping

• warning

Which food should babies not eat during their first year of life?

• honey

• bread

• cereal

• chicken

What kind of baths should newborns be given?

• tub

• daily

• sponge

• sink