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What is the primary characteristic of the first few weeks of life?
What is the primary characteristic of the first few weeks of life?
- Rapid growth and development
- Transition from intrauterine dependency to independent existence (correct)
- Total independence from the mother
- Establishment of a regular sleep schedule
What is the significant change that occurs in the first few weeks of life?
What is the significant change that occurs in the first few weeks of life?
- Shift from crawling to walking
- Switch from liquid to solid food
- Change from intrauterine to extrauterine environment (correct)
- Transition from sleeping to being awake
What is the main difference between the prenatal and postnatal periods?
What is the main difference between the prenatal and postnatal periods?
- The shift from intrauterine to extrauterine environment (correct)
- The change in the baby's crying patterns
- The baby's length increase
- The baby's weight gain
What is the primary focus of the first few weeks of life?
What is the primary focus of the first few weeks of life?
What is the main consequence of the transition from intrauterine to independent existence?
What is the main consequence of the transition from intrauterine to independent existence?
What is the primary purpose of the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale?
What is the primary purpose of the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale?
What percentage of time do newborns typically spend sleeping?
What percentage of time do newborns typically spend sleeping?
What is the term for a baby born before completing the 37th week of gestation?
What is the term for a baby born before completing the 37th week of gestation?
What is the name of the scale used to assess a newborn's condition at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth?
What is the name of the scale used to assess a newborn's condition at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth?
What is the term for a baby that is born after the due date?
What is the term for a baby that is born after the due date?
What is the primary vulnerability of small (premature) babies?
What is the primary vulnerability of small (premature) babies?
What percentage of weight loss is common in newborn babies in the first few days?
What percentage of weight loss is common in newborn babies in the first few days?
What is the typical condition of an infant's skull at birth?
What is the typical condition of an infant's skull at birth?
What is the primary source of nourishment and oxygen for the fetus during prenatal development?
What is the primary source of nourishment and oxygen for the fetus during prenatal development?
What is the result of inadequate oxygen supply to the brain during birth?
What is the result of inadequate oxygen supply to the brain during birth?
What is the primary function of the gastrointestinal tract in newborns?
What is the primary function of the gastrointestinal tract in newborns?
What is the term for the first stool of a newborn?
What is the term for the first stool of a newborn?
