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What is a common appearance of a newborn baby at birth?
What is a common appearance of a newborn baby at birth?
- Large eyes and a pointed nose
- Smooth skin with a uniform color
- Bright, vibrant skin with no hair
- Wrinkled skin covered with a waxy coating (correct)
What major physiological processes stabilize during the first fifteen days of a newborn's life?
What major physiological processes stabilize during the first fifteen days of a newborn's life?
- Urinary functions and alertness
- Hearing, taste, and mobility
- Breathing, circulation, and digestion (correct)
- Cognitive functions and vision development
Which description best fits 'random behavior' in newborns?
Which description best fits 'random behavior' in newborns?
- Planned movements in response to environmental cues
- Conscious reactions to discomfort or hunger
- Involuntary movements without clear triggering stimuli (correct)
- Involuntary muscle movements triggered by specific stimuli
What happens to a newborn's birth weight during the first two weeks?
What happens to a newborn's birth weight during the first two weeks?
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What is an example of a reflex action in newborns?
What is an example of a reflex action in newborns?
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Study Notes
Newborn Appearance
- Newborns may appear wrinkled, red, and covered in a waxy coating.
- Their head may have thick hair, which often falls out, and their body might be covered in fine hair.
- Newborns often fall into a deep sleep after labor.
- Some newborns may experience physical difficulties and require extended recovery periods, especially if the mother's pregnancy and delivery were challenging.
The First Fifteen Days of Life
- During the first fifteen days, a newborn's breathing, circulatory system, and digestive functions stabilize.
- Newborns often lose some of their birth weight as they were retaining fat during pregnancy for support before feedings.
- They learn to suck and swallow through reflexes during these days.
Newborn Behavior
- Newborns can breathe and swallow immediately after birth.
- They can turn their heads and necks from side to side.
- They react to discomfort or restricted movements.
- Newborn behavior is categorized as follows:
- Random Behavior: Involuntary full body or part movements without a clear trigger, such as breathing, blinking, and eye opening.
- Reflex Actions: Automatic, involuntary muscle movements, such as rejecting a taste, pulling a leg after a prick, or turning their head toward a touch on their face.
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Explore the fascinating aspects of newborns, including their appearance, early behaviors, and the changes that occur during the first fifteen days of life. This quiz will enhance your understanding of how newborns adapt and develop after birth.
