LS CH 6 Prenatal Period to 1 Year

Which fontanel closes by the infant's fourth month?

When does the larger, diamond-shaped anterior fontanel close?

What is the average length of a newborn measured from head to heel?

What is the normal range of weight for a newborn?

During which weeks of pregnancy does the lanugo start disappearing?

What is the average head circumference of a newborn?

What is the purpose of amniotic fluid during pregnancy?

What is the function of the placenta during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, walking is considered the best exercise because

What are teratogens?

Which of the following infections can cause serious fetal abnormalities?

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating uterine contractions at the end of pregnancy?

What is the greatest risk for developing fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?

Which gland produces oxytocin?

Which stage of labor is the longest?

What happens during stage 2 of labor?

Which chromosomes determine the sex of the zygote?

What is the difference between dominant and recessive genes?

What is an example of a trait affected by the dominant-recessive pattern of inheritance?

What is genetic counseling?

Which of the following is a factor that may have an adverse effect on pregnancy?

What is the normal range for vital signs for a newborn?

Which of the following is an example of cognitive development for infants from 1 to 2 months?

What are some skin manifestations in newborns?

Which of the following is a characteristic of vernix caseosa?

Which of the following is NOT a cause of milia?

What is the term for the yellow tinge to the skin that some infants develop?

When does physiological jaundice typically occur in newborns?

Why does the infant's red blood cell (RBC) count decrease a few days after birth?

What component of red blood cells (RBC) releases a high amount of bilirubin in the infant's body?

True or false: Vernix caseosa is a yellow tinge to the skin that some infants develop?

True or false: Milia are clusters of pearly white spots that may be present at birth?

True or false: Physiological jaundice occurs in newborns within 48 to 72 hours after birth?

True or false: The neonate's red blood cell (RBC) count is lower than that of the normal adult at birth?

True or false: Physiological jaundice is caused by the retention of sebaceous material within the sebaceous glands?

True or false: Physiological jaundice should be confused with pathological jaundice?

True or false: The skin creases of a newborn have a white, cheeselike, oily covering called vernix caseosa?

True or false: Physiological jaundice is a result of the body destroying unnecessary excess red blood cells?

True or false: Physiological jaundice is also known as icterus neonatorum?

True or false: Milia disappear spontaneously without treatment?

Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions and prepares the breasts for breastfeeding?

Where is oxytocin produced?

Which stage of labor is the most difficult?

How long does stage 1 of labor usually last?

Which of the following is NOT a reflex present at birth?

What is the normal range for the newborn's heart rate?

Which of the following is a characteristic of fine motor skills in infants?

What is the purpose of colostrum?

During which stage of prenatal development does the embryo form?

What is the estimated length of pregnancy in weeks?

What is the term for the process in which the zygote implants itself in the uterine wall?

What is the term for the multicelled structure that develops after implantation?

Which of the following is NOT a function of amniotic fluid during pregnancy?

What is the average head circumference of a newborn?

What is the purpose of the placenta during pregnancy?

What is the link between the fetus and the placenta?

Which of the following is a characteristic of recessive genes?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that may have an adverse effect on pregnancy?

What is the purpose of amniotic fluid during pregnancy?

What is the function of the placenta during pregnancy?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the newborn's skin at birth?

What is the average weight of a newborn?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that may contribute to rapid loss of total body fluid in infants?

What is the average length of the newborn measured from head to heel?

Which of the following is a common skin manifestation in newborns?

What causes the yellow tinge to the skin known as icterus neonatorum in some infants?

When does physiological jaundice typically occur in newborns?

What happens to the neonate's red blood cell (RBC) count a few days after birth?

What is the term for the white, pearly spots that may be present on the infant's nose, chin, and forehead at birth?

What is the normal red blood cell (RBC) count for a newborn?

True or false: Milia are caused by the retention of sebaceous material within the sebaceous glands and disappear spontaneously without treatment?

True or false: Physiological jaundice occurs in newborns within 48 to 72 hours after birth?

True or false: Physiological jaundice should not be confused with pathological jaundice?

True or false: The neonate's red blood cell (RBC) count is higher than that of the normal adult at birth?

True or false: Physiological jaundice is a result of the body destroying unnecessary excess red blood cells?

True or false: Physiological jaundice is also known as icterus neonatorum?

True or false: Milia disappear spontaneously without treatment?

True or false: Vernix caseosa is a yellow tinge to the skin that some infants develop?

True or false: Physiological jaundice is caused by the release of a high amount of bilirubin from red blood cells in the infant's body?

True or false: Physiological jaundice is a common occurrence in newborns and does not require treatment?

Which of the following substances can adversely affect the unborn and are known as teratogens?

What is the recommended exercise during pregnancy?

When does pregnancy begin?

What is the estimated length of pregnancy?

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating uterine contractions at the end of pregnancy?

During which weeks of pregnancy does the lanugo start disappearing?

Where is oxytocin produced?

Which stage of labor is the most difficult?

Which of the following is a reflex present at birth?

What is the normal range for vital signs for a newborn?

What is an example of cognitive development for infants from 1 to 2 months?

What is the purpose of amniotic fluid during pregnancy?

Which of the following is true about the sex of the zygote?

Which of the following is NOT true about dominant and recessive genes?

Which of the following is NOT true about genetic counseling?

Which of the following is NOT true about the influence of the environment on a developing baby?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the newborn's skin at birth?

What is the normal range for vital signs for a newborn?

Which fontanel closes by the infant's fourth month?

What is the average length of a newborn measured from head to heel?

Which of the following is a common skin manifestation in newborns?

What is the term for the yellow tinge to the skin known as in some infants?

What is the average red blood cell (RBC) count per mm3 of blood for a newborn?

What is the term for the process in which the body destroys unnecessary excess red blood cells, resulting in the jaundiced appearance in the infant?

What is the term for the white, cheeselike, oily covering that protects the fetus's skin during pregnancy?

What is the term for the clusters of pearly white spots mostly on the infant's nose, chin, and forehead that disappear spontaneously without treatment?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the newborn's head at birth?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the umbilical cord during fetal circulation?

What is the purpose of the Apgar score given to the neonate at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth?

What is the average head circumference of a newborn?