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WorksheetsHG&D Ch 5 EXAM: Infancy
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
A newborn's basic needs include food, sleep, and other essentials. Which of the following best describes these needs?
Frequent feeding, long periods of sleep, and regular diaper changes
Eating solid foods, sleeping only at night, and no need for diaper changes
Rare feeding, minimal sleep, and no need for comfort
Feeding once a day, staying awake most of the time, and no need for sleep
Analyze the physical development of babies in the first 12 months of life.
Babies typically triple their birth weight and begin to walk.
Babies remain at their birth weight and do not grow.
Babies develop the ability to speak in full sentences.
Babies lose their ability to grasp objects.
Cognitive development in babies during the first 12 months of life involves which of the following?
Rapid growth in perception, memory, and learning abilities
Mastery of complex language and abstract reasoning
Development of advanced mathematical skills
Ability to read and write fluently
Socio-emotional development of babies in the first 12 months of life involves:
Forming attachment to caregivers and expressing basic emotions
Learning advanced language skills
Developing complex problem-solving abilities
Understanding abstract concepts
Various developmental theories relating to infants can be compared and contrasted based on their focus and approach. Which of the following best describes a key difference between Piaget's and Vygotsky's theories of infant development?
Piaget emphasized stages of cognitive development, while Vygotsky focused on social interaction and cultural context.
Both Piaget and Vygotsky believed development occurs in fixed stages only.
Vygotsky ignored the role of language in development, while Piaget emphasized it.
Piaget believed social interaction was the sole driver of development, while Vygotsky did not.
Developmental milestones infants achieve during the first 12 months of life include:
Rolling over, sitting without support, crawling, and saying simple words
Walking independently, reading books, and writing letters
Driving a tricycle, tying shoelaces, and solving math problems
Cooking meals, using a smartphone, and riding a bicycle
Fill in the blank: _______ is the period from birth to the first birthday.
Infancy
Adolescence
Childhood
Toddlerhood
What is the period referred to from birth to the first month of the baby's life?
neonate
infancy
toddlerhood
childhood
The ________ is administered at one and then five minutes after birth, and assesses a baby's color, muscle tone, and vitals.
Apgar scale
Binet test
Stanford-Binet scale
Wechsler scale
What is the name of the assessment scale given to neonates shortly after birth that assesses their reflexes to light and sound, and their ability to be soothed?
A) Apgar scale
B) Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale
C) Growth Chart
D) Pediatric Health Index
Who created the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale?
Virginia Apgar
Dr. T. Berry Brazelton
Florence Nightingale
Dr. John Snow
Fill in the blank: The Apgar scale was developed in 1952 by ________, an anesthesiologist.
Virginia Apgar
Florence Nightingale
Clara Barton
Elizabeth Blackwell
Babies are born with which reflex where when you touch the side of their mouth, they turn their head to the food source?
rooting
pincer
palmer
winking
Which of the following senses is NOT fully developed at birth in neonates?
Hearing
Touch
Smell
Vision
Which sense is fully developed months before birth?
smelling
hearing
vision
tasting
Which senses are fully developed at the time of birth?
Sense, touch, smell and hearing
Only sight and hearing
Only taste and sight
Only hearing and touch
Only smell and taste
Which of the following issues may require special care for neonates?
Low birthweight
Prematurity
Birth or congenital complications
All of the above
Summarize what the post partum period is and how long this time lasts on average.
This is a time period where mothers physically and psychologically adjust to the new baby being born. This is for generally 6 weeks.
This is a time period where mothers physically adjust to the new baby being born. This is for generally 2 weeks.
This is a time period where mothers psychologically adjust to the new baby being born. This is for generally 20 weeks.
No adjustment needed
Somewhere between 10 and 20 percent of women experience ________, an intense sadness and oftentimes emotional withdrawal from others. Fill in the blank.
postpartum depression
Apgar syndrome
bipolar disorder
generalized anxiety disorder
Postpartum psychosis is a rare, but very serious mental condition for a very small number of new mothers.
True
False
The addition of a new baby to a family can affect roles and responsibilities. What is a common adjustment noticed from other family members?
Family members may take on new roles and responsibilities.
Family members usually ignore the new baby.
There are no changes in family dynamics.
Family members leave the household.
Summarize a neonate
birth to 1 month old
birth to 1 year old
birth to 6 months old
a pregnant woman
A young mother is bringing her 9 month old infant for his check-up at the pediatrician. The infant immediately begins to cry as soon as the doctor walks into the room. The infant is experiencing which developmental milestone?
emotional turmoil
infant anxiety
rooting
stranger anxiety
Summarize the pincer grasp.
The pincer grasp is a developmental milestone where the baby learns to focus on an object or activity.
The pincer grasp is a developmental milestone where the baby learns to grasp an object with all of the fingers and move it into the palm of their hand.
The pincer grasp is a developmental milestone where the baby learns to pick up an object in a controlled manner with the first finger and thumb.
The pincer grasp is a developmental milestone where the baby gets on all fours and moves across the floor.
Abigail is a newborn. Her mother is concerned because she does not seem to look directly at her face, but focuses on her hair instead. This indicates what?
a lack of face recognition
Normal newborn vision
abnormal vision
not enough lighting
