Newborn and Postpartum Quiz

a tube containing the blood vessels connecting the fetus and placenta

• Uterus

• Umbilical Cord

• Placenta

A structure that allows an embryo to be nourished with the mother's blood supply

• Placenta

• Umbilical Cord

• Embryo

the developing human organism from 9 weeks after conception to birth

• Fetus

• Zygote

• Embryo

an imaging test that uses sound waves to create a picture (also known as a sonogram) of organs, tissues, and other structures of a baby in the uterus.

• Selfie

• Ultrasound

• Sonogram

the sampling of amniotic fluid using a hollow needle inserted into the uterus, to screen for developmental abnormalities in a fetus.

• Ultrasound

• Amniocentesis

• HCG Test

For babies, sucking is a

• Primitive reflex

• Learned Skill

Soft spots on the top of the baby's head

• Molding

• Fontanels

• Hydrocele

Fine, soft hair that may be on a newborn’s face, shoulders, and back.

• Lanugo

• Jaundice

• Rooting

What happens to the umbilical cord stump after birth?

• It withers and drops off anywhere from 2- 4 days after birth.

• It withers and drops off anywhere from 7 to 8 weeks after birth.

• It withers and drops off anywhere from 7 days to 3 weeks after birth.

Who usually fills out the birth certificate application for new parents?

• The Social Security Office

• The Nurse or Midwife

• The Parents