What is a sign of false labor?

The contractions are not regular or rhythmic

Sam's parents are divorced and he lives with his mother; visits dad every other weekend.

Sam's mother is the custodial parent

What is true concerning toilet training?

Child should be physically and emotionally ready

Which statement is true concerning readiness to learn?

Child learns new skill only when mind and body is ready

What is true concerning myelin?

Fatty substance that helps transmit info between neurons

Bob's son does not like loud noise, so he fixed doors to not slam shut. What has Bob done?

adjust environment to baby's temperament

Which statement best describes a child who is less persistent than many children?

Quietly switches to another toy when a child grabs her ball

Which of these is not one of the four abilities that shows a baby's growing intellect?

developing abstract thinking processes

Which statement describes a common difference between one-year-olds and three-year-olds?

Ones dislike sharing toys; threes are learning to share

Which of these is not a common sign of pregnancy?

having a menstrual period earlier than normal

Which of the following is not a step to good resource management?

working to be more emotionally mature

Toddler is having a tantrum at a store because you will not buy a toy, Best way to handle?

Take child to a quiet spot to cool down

How does having empathy with other children change a child's behavior?

More likely to cooperate with other children

Which is true concerning babies head?

Baby's had is proportionally larger than the body

What is true concerning temperament traits

Parents should accept the trait and adjust to it

In a two-year-old, what is aggressive behavior, such as biting, as sign of?

The child is frustrated or angry

What technique will help reduce stranger anxiety?

Hold baby while sitting calmly by the new person

To what does the term articulation refer?

the ability to use clear, distinct speech

Which of these is true concerning single-parent families?

Many receive help from friends and relatives

What is likely to happen when a young child learns a second language?

child's language abilities are likely to increase

A baby has a 75 % chance of having brown eyes. Based on this fact, what statement can you make

The gene for brown eyes is dominant

Which of the following is true concerning diapering?

Disposable are more effective at keeping babies dry

What is true concerning childhood immunizations?

It is up to parents to keep a record of the immunizations

How might you describe a child with an egocentric viewpoint?

Sees the world in terms of his own thoughts and feelings

What is true concerning the placenta?

It connects the developing baby to the uterus

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1
What is a sign of false labor?
The contractions continue, even when the woman exercises
The woman experiences "bloody show"
The amniotic sac has broken
The contractions are not regular or rhythmic
2
Sam's parents are divorced and he lives with his mother; visits dad every other weekend.
Sam lives in a blended family
Sam's father is the custodial parent
Sam lives in an extended family
Sam's mother is the custodial parent
3
What is true concerning toilet training?
Have a medical checkup if not toilet trained by age two
Child should be physically and emotionally ready
all of the above
Leave the child in diapers rather than training pants
4
Which statement is true concerning readiness to learn?
Child learns new skill only when mind and body is ready
Child that recognizes letters is ready to learn math
Siblings' development will determine this childs development
Very young children can learn to read if parents are patient
5
How could you best explain why babies first learn to smile?
Smiling reduces the baby's stranger anxiety
Smiling is a form of self-comforting
Smiling can relieve pain such as that from colic
Adults reward them for smiling
6
How might a three-year-old show his hand-eye coordination?
by watching television
by climbing stairs
by turning a doorknob
by skipping a rope
7
Nancy gave birth to twins; one boy and one girl. What statement is true?
They were born prematurely.
They are identical twins
They are fraternal twins
They must have been conceived at different times.
8
Which of the minerals is most important for the fetus to develop a healthy blood supply?
magnesium
calcium
iron
phosphorus
9
What is true concerning myelin?
Part of brain that allows for complex thinking
Branchlike structure that is part of a neuron
Fatty substance that helps transmit info between neurons
Part of the brain that receives sensory input
10
Bob's son does not like loud noise, so he fixed doors to not slam shut. What has Bob done?
adjust environment to baby's temperament
encourage social development
teach child to become self-comforting
stimulate baby's senses
11
Which statement best describes a child who is less persistent than many children?
Begins crying loudly when a stranger picks him up.
Makes a disgusted face and spits out the peas when being fed
Quietly switches to another toy when a child grabs her ball
Has a temper tantrum when he can't make a block tower
12
Which of these foods would be best for a pregnant woman to eat to avoid bone loss?
nuts
eggs
cheese
olive oil
13
Which of these is not one of the four abilities that shows a baby's growing intellect?
understanding cause and effect
making associations
developing abstract thinking processes
remembering experiences
14
How does stimulation affect babies?
Helps nervous systems develop
Makes them less able to respond to caregivers' affection
Slows down the development of pathways in the brain
all of the above
15
Which of these professionals is not a doctor, but is trained to assist women in childbirth?
surrogate mother
pediatrician
midwife
obstetrician
16
Which statement describes a common difference between one-year-olds and three-year-olds?
Ones dislike sharing toys; threes are learning to share
Ones make friends easily; threes are more shy
Ones exhibit empathy; but threes do not
Ones prefer play with others; threes prefer independent play
17
Which of these is not a common sign of pregnancy?
swollen and tender breasts
being tired or feeling faint
having a menstrual period earlier than normal
a full feeling or mild ache in the abdomen
18
What is a type of negative reinforcement?
praising a child
spending extra time with a child
taking away a privilege
protecting child from the logical results of her actions
19
Which of the following is not a step to good resource management?
working to be more emotionally mature
making a plan
setting goals
identifying resources
20
Toddler is having a tantrum at a store because you will not buy a toy, Best way to handle?
Stop and tell the child to settle down
Act normally and pay no attention to the child.
Let the child have his way in order to stop the tantrum
Take child to a quiet spot to cool down
21
What is a positive way to handle a family conflict?
Develop a more permissive parenting style
Be an active listener
Ignore any individuals who disagree with the rest of family
Create a family tradition
22
Why is play important to a baby?
Develops motor skills
Allows babies to learn about the world around them
all of the above
Is vital to intellectual development
23
How would you explain the purpose of the umbilical cord?
It carries oxygen to the developing baby
It carries waste products away from the developing baby
It carries nourishment to the developing baby
all of the above
24
What happens if an ovum reaches the uterus without being fertilized.
A stillbirth occurs
The woman becomes pregnant
The egg implants in the uterine wall
Menstruation occurs
25
What skill will a child learn by working with a partner to put together a puzzle?
teamwork
creativity
how to use his imagination
how to use his large muscles
26
Which of the following contains antibodies that will help an infant fight off germs?
breast milk
formula
cow's milk
soy milk
27
Which of these emotions does a new parent often experience?
frustration
jealousy
all of the above
worry
28
What determines which hand a child will prefer to use?
areas of the brain controlling motor skills
hand child is encouraged to use
all of the above
heredity
29
How does having empathy with other children change a child's behavior?
More likely to fight with other children
More likely to try to boss around other children
More likely to be afraid of other children
More likely to cooperate with other children
30
What problem frequently occurs in babies who are born prematurely?
May have breathing difficulties
May not be able to suck properly
May not be able to control their body terperatures
All of the above
31
Which is true concerning babies head?
None of the above
Baby's head is proportionally smaller than the body
Bones in baby's head join together shortly before birth
Baby's had is proportionally larger than the body
32
What is true concerning temperament traits
Train baby to have same temperament as caregivers
Parents should accept the trait and adjust to it
Babies typically have the same temperament as parents
Punish baby for an unacceptable trait by placing in crib
33
In a two-year-old, what is aggressive behavior, such as biting, as sign of?
The child is frustrated or angry
The child needs to be evaluated by a psychiatrist
The child is not old enough to play with other children
The child is hungry
34
What is not one of the basic emotions that most babies show by nine months of age?
disgust
empathy
fear
interest
35
What is true of incidental learning?
all of the above
Occurs when a child copies the behavior of another person
Common type of learning that takes place in school
It is unplanned.
36
What is not an example of a birth defect?
cerebral palsy
cleft palate
muscular dystrophy
amniocentesis
37
What technique will help reduce stranger anxiety?
Hand baby to the new person so he can quickly adjust
Hold baby while sitting calmly by the new person
Leave the baby with the new person so they can play together
Act afraid of the new person, too
38
To what does the term articulation refer?
the ability to think logically
trial-and-error learning
the ability to use clear, distinct speech
learning by imitation
39
What is an example of a developmental milestone?
inheriting bad eyesight from a parent
learning to walk
being in a loud environment
having brown hair
40
If you wanted to teach an infant about cause and effect, what toy do yo think would be best?
a CD of children's songs
a book
a rattle
a mobile
41
Which of these is true concerning single-parent families?
Also called blended families
Many receive help from friends and relatives
Have a greater income than nuclear families
Always the result of divorce
42
What is likely to happen when a young child learns a second language?
child's language abilities are likely to increase
Child may have a more difficult time learning grammar rules
Child may take longer to develop proper speech
Child's reading abilities are likely to decrease
43
How could the features of a typical newborn be described?
The chin is receding
all of the above
The face is swollen
The nose is flat
44
A baby has a 75 % chance of having brown eyes. Based on this fact, what statement can you make
The gene for brown eyes is recessive.
Baby has 23 chromosomes
The gene for brown eyes is dominant
the baby's DNA is defective
45
Which of the following is true concerning diapering?
Disposable are more environmentally friendly than cloth
Disposable are more effective at keeping babies dry
More sensitivities to cloth than disposable
To save money, day care centers prefer cloth diapers
46
Which of these is something that most babies first learn at 11-12 months?
to say "Mama" and "Dada"
to distinguish their mother's and father's faces
to make eye contact
to tell a smile by from a frown
47
What is true concerning childhood immunizations?
Children often become ill following an immunization
First immunization is typically when they start kindergarten
Few states require immunizations
It is up to parents to keep a record of the immunizations
48
How might you describe a child with an egocentric viewpoint?
Uses symbols to represent objects
Makes decisions based on his perceptions
Sees the world in terms of his own thoughts and feelings
Regularly engages in imaginative play
49
Which of these is generally an appropriate method of disciplining a child
bribing
time-out
threating to withhold love
belittling
50
What is true concerning SIDS?
The exact cause of SIDS is unknown
Premature babies are at greater risk of SIDS
Living with someone who smokes increases the chance of SIDS
all of the above
51
What is true concerning the placenta?
It allows the egg to travel from the ovary to the uterus
It determines the baby's genetic traits
It is expelled when a woman menstruates
It connects the developing baby to the uterus
52
What is true concerning teaching a baby to speak:
Use simple words and speak clearly
Discourage baby from babbling
Use baby talk because young children understand it faster
Talking to infants is not necessary; they don't understand
53
Why is touch an important way to communicate with an infant?
Helps infant develop sense of his/her own body
Provides a sense of security
Helps infant develop motor skills
all of the above
54
Which of these is not part of a nerve cell?
dendrite
axon
pituitary
cell body
55
In which of these situations should a pregnant woman immediately contact her doctor?
sleepiness
muscle cramps in the legs
vaginal bleeding
heartburn
56
What can lead to failure to thrive?
lack of physical contact with others
all of the above
physical abuse
neglect
57
What is true concerning breast milk?
All of the above
Breast milk causes more digestive problems than formula
Breast-milk is a better source of nutrition than formula.
Breast-fed babies feed less often than those on bottles.
58
What is true of first-time parents?
They have more time and energy than before they had children
They should discourage help from their parents and friends
They often feel overwhelmed by their new responsibilities
They have a clear idea of the way they want to parent
59
Emilio has brown hair. How can you explain this?
interpretation
development
environment
heredity
60
Why are premature newborns placed in incubators?
so that they can bond more quickly with their parents
to keep their blood sugar levels normal
to keep them warm
to help them learn to suck properly
61
What activity would you not expect a two-year-old to be able to perform?
pulling a toy with wheels
walking well
stacking three blocks on top of one another
riding a tricycle
62
What does the law require of sleepwear?
Must be made from natural fibers
Must be flame resistant
Must retain body heat
Must be quick-drying
63
Which statement about an observation is subjective?
Jaimie kicked Sonya after she took his block.
Sonya sat in corner while the other children enjoyed a snack
Sonja knocked down Jamie's block tower.
Jaimie kicked Sonya because he was angry.
64
You smile while telling a toddler he was bad for pulling a lamp off a table, what are you doing
You are providing positive reinforcement.
You are providing negative reinforcement.
You are sending an unclear message.
You are encouraging social development.
65
Ben is constantly crawling around the living room, checking things out. Ben is...
sensitive
adaptable
low-approach
high-energy
66
Which of these is most likely to help a child develop gross motor skills?
creating a clay pot
putting together a puzzle
playing the piano
walking on a curb
67
What is the purpose of setting limits for a child?
to help child develop self-control
all of the above
so that the child understands expectations
so that the child know what is acceptable behavior
68
Which of these can lead to poor eating habits?
making a variety of nutritious foods available
all of the above
a parent who models good eating habits
using food as a reward
69
Which of the following requires the greatest degree of small muscle control?
walking
grasping a rattle
kicking off a blanket
knocking a toy on the floor with an arm
70
Marta tries to avoid people she does not know. How would you best describe Marta?
high-energy
low-approach
sensitive
adaptable
71
Which of these is not a good way to save money?
Buying a used car seat at a garage sale
Buying a used high chair at a secondhand store
Watching for sales on items like diapers and formulas.
Asking a family member to loan you used baby clothes
72
What is true concerning breast-feeding mothers?
Need about 300 calories a day more than before pregnancy
The should avoid exercise
More tired than non-breast-feeding mothers
Need the same number of calories as non-breast-feeding moms
73
Why might parents have difficulties during the expanding stage?
Older couples may have many health problems.
Hard for parents to adjust when children leave home
Infant care leaves little time for couple to be alone
Teen need a lot of attention as they learn independence.
74
What is true concerning vaccines?
Allow child's body to build resistance to disease
Parents should be cautious because of possible complications
all of the above
Children should begin vaccines when starting kindergarten
75
Which of these is not a disease that children are immunized against?
diptheria
measles
polio
cerebral palsy

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