The New Arrival

After birth, the fetus is referred to as an infant.

• True

• False

Just after birth, initial tasks and assessments need to be done while the newborn is

placed in a warmer to regulate temperature.

• True

• False

Select all of the following benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping.

• Select all of the following benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping.

• Decreased hemoglobin levels at birth

• Improved iron stores in the first several months of life

• Increased need for blood transfusion

• Increased risk of infection

Which of the following injections given to newborns soon after birth helps the blood

to clot?

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin C

• PKU

• Hepatitis B

The white, waxy substance which coats and protects the baby’s skin prior to and

after birth is called __________.

• Lanugo

• Vernix caseosa

• Colostrum

• Amnion

Laraine is a new parent. She just returned home after giving birth. She feels a bit

confused because instead of feeling joyful, she feels sad and moody. She cries for

no apparent reason and cannot seem to explain her emotions. Laraine may be

experiencing __________.

• Clinical depression

• The baby blues

• Remorse

• Anxiety disorder

A newborn should be bathed directly after birth to avoid infection.

• True

• False

Birthing parents are the only ones who experience hormonal changes and mood

swings after giving birth.

• True

• False

Remaining isolated and allowing stress and fatigue to build-up can affect both

physical and mental health.

• True

• False

Which of the following should a new parent do if emotions do not level out in a few

weeks after the birth of a baby?

• Ignore their feelings and hope for the best

• Talk to their health care practitioner

• Self medicate with natural herbs

• Isolate from others