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WorksheetsParenting Final Exam Review
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
Which of the following is a way to help meet a child’s physical needs?
Making sure the child feels loved.
Teaching the child basic rules about safety.
Teaching the child to share.
Teaching the child to count.
A child who lives with stepbrothers or stepsisters is living in a(n)...
extended family.
blended family.
nuclear family.
foster family.
Children whose parents need time to solve their problems sometimes become part of a(n)...
foster family.
nuclear family.
extended family.
blended family.
In which stage of the family life cycle do parents work to meet their children's changing needs and help them develop independence?
Parental stage 1
Parental stage 2
Beginning stage
Parental stage 3
What current trend has resulted in more people becoming caregivers for their children and parents at the same time?
Mobility
Aging population
Workplace changes
Economic changes
Parents who have relationship problems as a result of stressful conditions might best solve these problems by...
ignoring them.
seeking the help of a counselor.
trying not to talk about them.
arguing about them.
Which of the following would be true in the home of an assertive-democratic parent?
The parent sets the rules, and the children are expected to obey without question.
The children set the rules, and rule breaking is often ignored.
The children have some input into the rules but do not actually set their own rules.
When rules are broken, the parent responds quickly and firmly.
Which of the following is an example of parents setting limits on a child’s behavior?
Telling the child that hitting is not allowed.
Showing the child the way they should speak to others.
Praising the child for the behavior.
Giving the child a reward for stopping the behavior.
Which of the following is an example of using natural consequences to discourage inappropriate behavior?
A. A child must play inside after running into the street.
B. An angry child throws his favorite toy and breaks it, and his mother doesn’t buy him a new one.
C. A child must sit in a chair when she continues to misbehave after being warned.
D. A child is not allowed to play with a ball after hitting his sister with it.
Which of the following is a poor way to discipline children?
Giving a warning.
Promising a treat if they stop the behavior.
Using time-outs.
Taking away privileges.
Children know what behaviors are expected of them when parents...
are consistent in applying rules.
limit praise for appropriate behavior.
exaggerate the consequences of the behaviors.
contradict each other's rules.
A missed menstrual period...
may indicate that a woman is pregnant but must be confirmed by testing.
means that a woman is pregnant if she is also feeling nauseous.
is not significant unless the woman also has swollen breasts.
always means that a woman is pregnant.
If a woman has lower back pain during pregnancy, she should...
wear a back brace to relieve it.
ignore it.
take an over-the-counter remedy for it.
wear low-heeled shoes and exercise to minimize it.
An expectant mother who is lactose intolerant needs to make a special effort to get which nutrient?
Vitamin C
Iron
Calcium
Folic acid
Which of the following should a pregnant woman avoid eating?
Leafy green vegetables
Oranges
Certain fish
Whole grains
Which of the following would make a baby's crib unsafe?
End panels with very small decorative cutouts.
Slats wider than 2 3/8 inches apart.
Corner posts that are the same height as the sides of the crib.
A mattress that fits the crib tightly.
When is the Rh factor a concern?
If the baby has it, but the mother does not.
If neither the baby nor the mother has it.
If the mother has it, but the baby does not.
If the mother and baby both have it.
A glucose tolerance test is used to check for signs of...
gestational diabetes.
rubella.
anemia.
preeclampsia.
Which of the following is NOT an early sign of labor?
A. Lightening
B. Water breaking
C. “Bloody show”
D. Contractions
Doctors use fetal monitoring during labor to...
watch the baby's brain activity.
check the baby's breathing.
check for jaundice.
watch the baby's heart rate.
Which of the following is a sign of false labor?
Contractions that are regular and rhythmic.
Contractions that become stronger over time.
Contractions that don’t become stronger over time.
Contractions every ten minutes or less.
The first stage of labor includes...
the baby’s passage through the birth canal.
dilation of the cervix.
crowning.
delivery of the placenta.
Which of the following is a source of stem cells?
Cord blood
Colostrum
Lanugo
Vernix
What is the purpose of fontanels?
To allow the baby’s head to pass through the birth canal.
To allow the baby to breast-feed more easily.
To help the baby’s lungs get rid of excess amniotic fluid.
To protect the baby from the amniotic fluid.
Most newborn babies have...
receding chins.
plump arms and legs.
flat cheeks.
large noses.
The Apgar scale rates a baby's physical condition based on...
immunity to disease.
five different factors.
blood tests.
weight.
Which newborn babies have the highest risk of complications?
Those born between 23 and 26 weeks of development.
Those that weigh over five pounds.
Those born with jaundice.
Those born between 28 and 30 weeks of development.
A cesarean birth usually...
creates more stress for a baby than a normal birth.
makes delivery faster than a normal birth.
allows the mother to recover more quickly than a normal birth.
requires less pain medication than a normal birth.
An incubator...
protects a premature baby from infections.
provides nourishment for a premature baby.
controls oxygen supply and temperature for a premature baby.
prevents a premature baby from developing additional health problems.
When a baby has jaundice, it means that the baby's body has...
too little calcium.
too little iron.
too much glucose.
too much bilirubin.
Which of the following is an example of the pattern of simple to complex?
Waving before grasping an object.
Raising the head to see an object before grasping an object.
Control of arm movements before leg movements.
Crawling before walking.
If a baby weighed 8 pounds at birth, about how much would you expect the baby to weigh when he or she is one year old?
24 pounds
30 pounds
16 pounds
12 pounds
Turning toward the side of the face that was stroked is an example of ...
the sucking reflex.
a grasping reflex.
a fine motor skill.
the rooting reflex.
Which of the following can safely be left in a baby's crib when the baby is sleeping?
A fluffy blanket.
A fitted sheet.
A stuffed animal.
A small pillow.
When should babies first be started on solid foods?
After age one.
Shortly after birth.
At about two months.
At about six months.
The most common way that babies are immunized against a disease is by ...
eating nutritious foods.
receiving antibodies through breast milk.
getting a vaccine.
getting enough sleep.
A stimulating environment is one in which the baby ...
is exposed to a wide variety of things to taste, see, hear, and smell.
is allowed to rest and eat to promote growth.
is exposed to little, if any, language or speech.
is one in which babies are exposed to second-hand smoke.
A three-month-old infant generally shows a developmental milestone of ...
lifting head and chest when on stomach.
recognizing basic sounds of native language.
pulling self up to standing.
holding and drinking from a cup.
An eleven-month-old infant generally shows a developmental milestone of ...
picking up objects using thumb and forefinger.
walking while holding onto furniture for support.
putting objects in mouth with hand.
looking at objects with sustained attention.
If a baby is cranky, drools a lot, and wants to chew on things, these are signs that the baby ...
is ready for solid foods.
has an allergy.
is suffering from malnutrition.
is teething.
Failure to thrive can result because a baby...
has colic.
is very sensitive.
is afraid of strangers.
is rarely touched or held.
A child who is low in adaptability would be most bothered by...
surprises.
uncomfortable clothing.
distractions.
being unable to finish what was started.
Which temperament trait best describes a child who is easily bothered by noise?
high-energy
perceptive
persistent
sensitive
With both colic and reflux, a baby...
has food rising in the throat.
has gas collecting in the stomach.
cries and can’t be comforted.
has the worst symptoms at six weeks old.
To provide a baby with a healthy emotional environment, caregivers should...
hold negative feelings inside.
release negative feelings away from the baby.
limit angry outbursts rather than tension.
teach the baby about anger.
Social development in an infant...
occurs at the same rate as in other infants.
should match set milestones.
ends after eight months.
follows a pattern.
To help babies know what behaviors are expected of them, caregivers should...
smile to show love while expressing disapproval.
laugh when a baby's behavior is negative but funny.
use more negative responses than positive ones.
be consistent in how they respond to certain behaviors.
To ease stranger anxiety in a baby, caregivers should...
leave the room when the baby is with a new person.
pretend that the baby already knows the new person.
allow new people to hold the baby.
give the baby time to adjust to the new person.
Which of the following is a common social development milestone in a one-month-old baby?
Quieting down when lifted or touched.
Experiencing stranger anxiety.
Smiling and showing excitement.
Reaching out with hands to play.
By what age are babies generally able to tell the difference between family members?
4-6 months
1 month
12 months
9-10 months
Which of the following is an age-appropriate way for a caregiver to interact with a three-month-old baby?
Setting toys just out of reach for the baby to crawl to.
Making noise with a rattle.
Giving the baby a plastic bucket to fill with toys.
Playing peek-a-boo.
If a baby keeps dropping a toy, what does this normally indicate?
That the baby has a motor skill problem.
That the baby is tired of playing with the toy.
That the baby is exploring cause and effect.
That the baby is misbehaving.
When a caregiver is worried or angry, the infant...
avoids the caregiver.
can become irritable.
becomes very quiet.
is unaffected.
Which temperament trait best describes a child who is willing to try new foods?
Intensity
Persistence
Adaptability
First reaction
The part of the brain that regulates growth and metabolism is the...
thalamus.
cerebellum.
pituitary gland.
cortex.
Which of the following statements about the organization of the brain is true?
Each person's brain is organized in a unique way.
Neuron connections stop forming by age five.
Repetition causes synaptic pathways to fade away.
The connections between neurons in the brain are permanent.
When myelin covers the nerves that handle a certain task,...
the nerve cells stop working.
it is impossible to learn the task.
it is easier to learn the task.
axons transmit fewer signals.
By the end of the sensorimotor period, most children are able to do all of the following EXCEPT...
think abstractly.
imagine things that have not happened.
recognize that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight.
think using symbols.
Intellectual development in babies depends most on...
attention and time from caregivers.
activities outside the home.
new experiences every day.
educational toys.
Which of the following is the best toy choice for an eight-month-old baby?
Pop-apart beads
Alphabet puzzle
Rattle
Quacking duck with a pull string
A family that includes additional relatives beyond parents and children; may include grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins
Blended Families
Extended Family
Adoptive Family
Foster Family
A sibling is defined as
Your Mother and Father
Your cousins
Your Brother and/or Sisters
Your best friend
Consists of a married couple and their children from previous marriages
Adoptive Families
Foster Families
Blended Families
Single-Parent Families
Which of the following best describes the theory of attachment?
The process of learning to read
The emotional bond between a child and caregiver
The development of motor skills
The acquisition of language
Parenting is 24 hour 7 days a week no day off job (a)
_______ believed that each stage of development includes a personal crisis.
Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
B. F. Skinner
Erik Erikson
Parents are a child's first teacher.
True
False
These are families with one parent caring for one or more children
Blended Family
Extended Family
Adoptive Family
Single-Parent Family
What is the primary focus of emotional development in children?
Developing motor skills
Building vocabulary
Understanding and managing emotions
Learning mathematical concepts
children's ability to relate to and interact with other people is a part of their _ development
emotional
social
The people, places and things that surround and influence a person.
environment
heredity
caregivers
behavior
If a baby is forced to eat passively and not able to touch the food at all, which style of parenting is this?
permissive
authoritative
authoritarian
imprinting
If a baby is forced to eat passively and not able to touch the food at all, which style of parenting is this?
permissive
authoritative
authoritarian
imprinting
Active listening is:
All of these!
Listening carefully to the other person's words.
Taking time to understand the other person's perspective.
Being patient and not interrupting.
