Question 1

Gina has just given birth and hears that the Apgar score for her newborn son is a 3. As a person who understands the scoring system, she would most likely
A) panic, as this may indicate that her child is in a life-threatening state.
B) be somewhat concerned, as this score would indicate at least some minor distress.
C) be very happy, as a 3 is the top score on this test.
D) be confused, as Apgar scores must fall between -1.0 and +1.0.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Johanna swaddles her baby in a blanket, puts her in a car seat, and drives around the block for 30 minutes. Johanna is probably trying to
A) stimulate the intellectual skills of her baby.
B) prevent alert inactivity.
C) prevent waking activity.
D) get her baby to stop crying.

Accepted Answer

Swaddling the baby and putting her in the car seat is a common technique used to soothe a crying baby and get them to fall asleep. Driving around the block for 30 minutes can also create a rhythmic motion that can be calming for the baby.

Question 3

Winchester notices that every time he touches his newborn son's cheek, the infant turns his head and tries to suck. This behavior demonstrates the _____ reflex.
A) withdrawal
B) Moro
C) rooting
D) Babinski

Accepted Answer

The rooting reflex is a newborn's automatic response to turn their head and open their mouth towards anything that touches or strokes their cheek, in an effort to find a nipple for feeding. This is a crucial reflex for newborns to locate food sources and ensure survival.

Question 4

Which best describes a basic cry?
A) Starts loudly and becomes less intense
B) Starts softly and becomes more intense
C) Starts loudly and continues loudly
D) Starts softly and continues softly

Accepted Answer

A basic cry follows a pattern of starting softly and then becoming more intense. This type of cry is often used for expressing hunger or discomfort.

Question 5

Pain cries can usually be differentiated from basic or mad cries by their
A) intensity.
B) sudden onset.
C) time of occurrence.
D) relationship to REM.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pain cries can usually be differentiated from...

Question 6

Amanda's baby is awake and squirming around, oblivious to anything happening around her. Amanda's baby is most likely in the ____ state.
A) alert inactivity
B) crying
C) waking activity
D) REM

Accepted Answer

Waking activity is characterized by increased movement and exploration of the environment, which aligns with the description provided in the scenario. None of the other options seem to fit the description provided.

Question 7

Newborn crying typically involves
A) agitation and coordinated movements.
B) calm and coordinated movement.
C) agitation and uncoordinated movements.
D) calm and uncoordinated movement.

Accepted Answer

Newborn crying is often associated with agitation and uncoordinated movements, as the baby tries to communicate its needs and discomforts. It is typically not a calm experience, and the baby's movements may not be coordinated or purposeful.

Question 8

A _____ is best described as any unlearned response triggered by a specific form of stimulation.
A) reflex
B) thought
C) theory of mind
D) memory

Accepted Answer

A reflex is an automatic involuntary response to a specific type of stimulus, and it is not learned. For example, the knee-jerk reflex is an unlearned response to a tap on the knee tendon. Thoughts, theories of mind, and memories are not automatic responses to specific stimuli.

Question 9

Which is not an Apgar factor?
A) Size
B) Skin tone
C) Breathing
D) Muscle tone

Accepted Answer

Size is not an Apgar factor. The Apgar score assesses a newborn's appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration, but not size. The other options - skin tone, breathing, and muscle tone - are all factors included in the Apgar score.

Question 10

If you were going to check for the Babinski reflex in a newborn, which part of the newborn's body would you be observing?
A) Eyes
B) Arms
C) Mouth
D) Toes

Accepted Answer

The Babinski reflex is checked by observing the newborn's toes. This reflex is tested by stroking the sole of the foot, causing the toes to fan upward. If the reflex is present in an infant older than 6-8 months, it can indicate a neurological issue and should be further evaluated by a healthcare provider.

Question 11

Donnie slipped his little finger into the hand of his newborn infant, who immediately grasped onto it. The infant was exhibiting the ____ reflex.
A) moro
B) stepping
C) rooting
D) palmar

Accepted Answer

The palmar reflex refers to the automatic grasping of an object with the hand when pressure is applied to the palm or fingers. This reflex can be seen in newborn infants, as in the scenario described in the question. The Moro reflex is a startle response, the stepping reflex involves a walking motion when the infant's feet touch a surface, and the rooting reflex involves turning the head and opening the mouth in response to touch near the mouth. None of these would be exhibited by the infant grasping Donnie's finger.

Question 12

In order to assess newborn June with the NBAS, Dr. Lee is determining how long she stays awake. Which system is Dr. Lee assessing?
A) Social
B) State
C) Motor
D) Autonomic

Accepted Answer

The state system refers to a newborn's arousal level and includes measurements of the duration of sleep and wakefulness. The social system focuses on how newborns interact with others, the motor system assesses a newborn's ability to control their movements, and the autonomic system looks at physiological responses such as heart rate and breathing.

Question 13

Dr. Lewinski decides that she wants to perform a complete evaluation of the health of a newborn infant she has just delivered. Which of these is most likely to provide the most thorough assessment of the infant's health?
A) Apgar score
B) fMRI score
C) NBAS
D) EEG score

Accepted Answer

The NBAS (Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale) is a comprehensive evaluation tool that assesses a newborn's behavioral and neurological responses, as well as their physical and social functioning. It covers over 27 different behavioral and physiological functions and is often used to identify infants that may be at risk for developmental delays or disorders. The Apgar score is a quick assessment of a newborn's physical appearance, heart rate, reflexes, muscle tone, and breathing and is typically conducted within the first few minutes of life. fMRI and EEG scores are not typically used for evaluating the overall health of a newborn.

Question 14

Two-month-old Joanne is lying quietly with her eyes wide open and appears very interested in a toy dangling in front of her face. Joanne is exhibiting
A) alert inactivity.
B) crying.
C) waking activity.
D) non-REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

Joanne is exhibiting alert inactivity, which is characterized by a calm and attentive state in which the baby is awake and aware of their surroundings but not actively moving or making noise. This is a normal state for babies to be in during periods of wakefulness.

Question 15

Of all the behavioral states, newborns spend the most time each day in the ____ state.
A) waking activity
B) sleeping
C) crying
D) alert inactivity

Accepted Answer

Newborns spend most of their time sleeping, with an average of 16-17 hours a day. They require a lot of sleep to aid in their development and growth.

Question 16

Which of these is not an example of a newborn reflex?
A) Thinking
B) Stepping
C) Rooting
D) Withdrawal

Accepted Answer

Newborn reflexes are automatic movements or actions in response to specific stimuli, and thinking is not a reflex but a cognitive process. The other options are examples of newborn reflexes, such as stepping (when the infant is held upright with feet touching a surface, they will make stepping movements), rooting (when the infant's cheek is stroked, they will turn their head towards the touch and open their mouth), and withdrawal (when the infant is subjected to a painful or startling stimulus, they will pull their body or limbs away).

Question 17

Five-day-old Max has his eyes closed and a breathing pattern that alternates between regularity and irregularity. This indicates that he is currently in the _____ newborn state.
A) alert inactivity
B) waking activity
C) crying
D) sleeping

Accepted Answer

A five-day-old newborn with closed eyes and alternating breathing patterns is most likely in a sleeping state. This is a common state for newborns as they spend a significant amount of time sleeping to support their rapid growth and development.

Question 18

Experts define a mad cry as a
A) less intense version of a pain cry.
B) more intense version of a pain cry.
C) less intense version of a basic cry.
D) more intense version of a basic cry.

Accepted Answer

A mad cry is a more intense version of a basic cry, expressing frustration or anger. It is different from a pain cry, which expresses physical discomfort, and a basic cry, which expresses a variety of needs such as hunger, fatigue, or boredom.

Question 19

Two-month-old Chucky does not exhibit the Moro reflex. What kind of problem is he most likely to exhibit?
A) He will be less able to grasp objects.
B) He will be less able to eat.
C) He will be less able to cling to his mother.
D) His eyes will not be well protected.

Accepted Answer

The Moro reflex is a startle reflex that helps infants cling to their mothers. Absence of this reflex may indicate issues with the infant's ability to cling.

Question 20

What differentiates a basic cry from a mad cry?
A) Mad cries are more intense.
B) Basic cries are more intense.
C) Mad cries have a more sudden onset.
D) Basic cries have a more sudden onset.

Accepted Answer

Mad cries are characterized by more intensity and aggression, while basic cries are not necessarily associated with anger or frustration.

Quiz 3: Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

Gina has just given birth and hears that the Apgar score for her newborn son is a 3. As a person who understands the scoring system, she would most likely

Johanna swaddles her baby in a blanket, puts her in a car seat, and drives around the block for 30 minutes. Johanna is probably trying to

Winchester notices that every time he touches his newborn son's cheek, the infant turns his head and tries to suck. This behavior demonstrates the _____ reflex.

Which best describes a basic cry?

Pain cries can usually be differentiated from basic or mad cries by their

Amanda's baby is awake and squirming around, oblivious to anything happening around her. Amanda's baby is most likely in the ____ state.

Newborn crying typically involves

A _____ is best described as any unlearned response triggered by a specific form of stimulation.

Which is not an Apgar factor?

If you were going to check for the Babinski reflex in a newborn, which part of the newborn's body would you be observing?

Donnie slipped his little finger into the hand of his newborn infant, who immediately grasped onto it. The infant was exhibiting the ____ reflex.

In order to assess newborn June with the NBAS, Dr. Lee is determining how long she stays awake. Which system is Dr. Lee assessing?

Dr. Lewinski decides that she wants to perform a complete evaluation of the health of a newborn infant she has just delivered. Which of these is most likely to provide the most thorough assessment of the infant's health?

Two-month-old Joanne is lying quietly with her eyes wide open and appears very interested in a toy dangling in front of her face. Joanne is exhibiting

Of all the behavioral states, newborns spend the most time each day in the ____ state.

Which of these is not an example of a newborn reflex?

Five-day-old Max has his eyes closed and a breathing pattern that alternates between regularity and irregularity. This indicates that he is currently in the _____ newborn state.

Experts define a mad cry as a

Two-month-old Chucky does not exhibit the Moro reflex. What kind of problem is he most likely to exhibit?

What differentiates a basic cry from a mad cry?