17 Questions
What is the primary characteristic of the first few weeks of life?
Transition from intrauterine dependency to independent existence
What is the significant change that occurs in the first few weeks of life?
Change from intrauterine to extrauterine environment
What is the main difference between the prenatal and postnatal periods?
The shift from intrauterine to extrauterine environment
What is the primary focus of the first few weeks of life?
Adapting to the extrauterine environment
What is the main consequence of the transition from intrauterine to independent existence?
Increased independence from the mother
What is the primary purpose of the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale?
To measure the newborn's response to environmental stimuli
What percentage of time do newborns typically spend sleeping?
75% of the time
What is the term for a baby born before completing the 37th week of gestation?
Preterm
What is the name of the scale used to assess a newborn's condition at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth?
Apgar Scale
What is the term for a baby that is born after the due date?
Postmature
What is the primary vulnerability of small (premature) babies?
Infection
What percentage of weight loss is common in newborn babies in the first few days?
10%
What is the typical condition of an infant's skull at birth?
Not yet fused
What is the primary source of nourishment and oxygen for the fetus during prenatal development?
Umbilical cord and placenta
What is the result of inadequate oxygen supply to the brain during birth?
All of the above
What is the primary function of the gastrointestinal tract in newborns?
To digest milk
What is the term for the first stool of a newborn?
Meconium
Test your knowledge on the primary characteristics, significant changes, differences between prenatal and postnatal periods, primary focus, and consequences of transitioning from intrauterine dependency to independent existence in the first few weeks of life.
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