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The neonatal period is the first four weeks of a baby's life, a time of transition from __________ dependency to independent existence.
The neonatal period is the first four weeks of a baby's life, a time of transition from __________ dependency to independent existence.
intrauterine
In their first few days, neonates may lose as much as 10 percent of their body weight primarily due to a loss of __________.
In their first few days, neonates may lose as much as 10 percent of their body weight primarily due to a loss of __________.
fluids
Newborn babies have distinctive features, including a large head which is about one-fourth of their __________ length.
Newborn babies have distinctive features, including a large head which is about one-fourth of their __________ length.
body
The fetus gets oxygen through the ______ cord
The fetus gets oxygen through the ______ cord
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At birth, a neonate's head may be long and misshapen due to the __________ that eased its passage through the birth canal.
At birth, a neonate's head may be long and misshapen due to the __________ that eased its passage through the birth canal.
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Most babies start to breathe as soon as they are exposed to ______
Most babies start to breathe as soon as they are exposed to ______
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The places on a neonate's head where the bones have not yet grown together are called fontanels, or soft spots, and are covered by a tough __________.
The places on a neonate's head where the bones have not yet grown together are called fontanels, or soft spots, and are covered by a tough __________.
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Anoxia or hypoxia may occur during ______
Anoxia or hypoxia may occur during ______
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Before birth, blood circulation, respiration, and nourishment are accomplished through the mother's body; after birth, all of the baby's systems must operate __________.
Before birth, blood circulation, respiration, and nourishment are accomplished through the mother's body; after birth, all of the baby's systems must operate __________.
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At birth, babies instinctively suck to take in ______
At birth, babies instinctively suck to take in ______
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The Apgar Scale assesses a newborn's appearance, ______, grimace, activity, and respiration
The Apgar Scale assesses a newborn's appearance, ______, grimace, activity, and respiration
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The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale measures neonate's responses to the ______
The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale measures neonate's responses to the ______
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