Why are most infants able to drink liquids when they are born?

because they are born with a sucking reflex

What is true concerning immunizations?

they protect children from diseases they can die from

A good way to save money when you have a baby is to

breastfeed your baby and use cloth diapers

A sign of false labor is

contractions that are not regular and rhythmic

An advantage of bottle feeding an infant is

It allows the father to feed the baby

If a baby understands object permanence, what does he know?

objects continue to exist even if he can't see them

What is a positive way to handle family conflict?

listen carefully to everyone's concerns

What have researchers found out about childhood?

It has a profound influence on the rest of a person's life.

How does a child's ability to run change from ages three to six?

they become faster and better coordinated

Why is it important that parents provide guidance for children?

so that they learn self-discipline

Sam fixed the doors so they close quietly because his son is sensitive to loud noises.

He adjusted the environment for his baby's temperament

What is true concerning breast milk?

breastmilk is a better source of nutrition than formula

The baby has a 75 percent chance of having brown eyes.

the gene for brown eyes is dominant

Jenn lives with her mother and visits her father every other weekend. Which statement is true?

Jenn's mother is her custodial parent.

A toddler sees a dog and calls it cat. Which statement explains this?

he has developed a misconception

How does stimulation affect babies?

Is helps their brain and nervous system develop.

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

the child lacks language to communicate

Why is it important to burp a baby at least twice during a feeding?

to expel any air that may have been swallowed during eating

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

He quietly finds another toy when someone steals his toy

Why should a one-year-old not be fed raw carrots?

the child might choke on the carrot

What is true concerning breastfeeding mothers?

they need to consume 300 more calories a day than before

What is true concerning childhood?

Development is most rapid from birth to age 5

Mary took pretzels from her brother. Her mother warned her not to do it again and she did.

her mom should put her in time-out for five-minutes

What is the purpose of setting limits for a child?

to help the child develop self-control

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1
Why are most infants able to drink liquids when they are born?
because they have good fine motor skills
because they are born with a sucking reflex
because sucking is one of the first skills babies learn
because they have good gross motor skills
2
What is true concerning immunizations?
children get their first immunizations before kindergarten
few states require children to have immunizations
they protect children from diseases they can die from
children often become ill after having immunizations
3
Which of these is not part of a nerve cell?
axon
dendrite
cell body
pituitary
4
If you smile while telling a toddler she was bad for pulling a lamp off a table, you are
sending an unclear message
providing positive reinforcement
encouraging social development
providing negative reinforcement
5
When does a baby's emotional develop begin?
3-4 months
one year
6 months
at birth
6
What skills improve that allow toddlers to pick up small objects with a thumb and forefinger
gross motor
sensory integration
hand-eye coordination
eyesight
7
A waxy substance that coats axons and helps transmit information from one nerve cell to another
myelin
neuron
dendrite
axon
8
A good way to save money when you have a baby is to
breastfeed your baby and use cloth diapers
buy a used car seat from a garage sale
borrow money from a family member
buy new baby items from a baby specialty store
9
Why are premature babies placed in incubators?
to keep them warm
to keep their blood sugar levels normal
to help them learn to suck
so they can bond more quickly with their parents
10
An example of a developmental milestone is
learning to walk
inheriting bad eyesight from a parent
having brown hair
being in an environment where there is a great deal of noise
11
A common sign of pregnancy is
having headaches
being tired and feeling faint
menstrual period beginning early
menstrual period beginning late
12
A sign of false labor is
"bloody show"
contractions that are not regular and rhythmic
contractions that continue with light excercise
amniotic sac breaking
13
An advantage of bottle feeding an infant is
It reduces the baby's risk of developing allergies
It allows the father to feed the baby
It reduces a mothers chances of having cancer later
It causes fewer digestive upsets
14
Which of the following contains antibodies that will help a baby fight off germs?
cows milk
soy milk
breast milk
formula
15
Nancy gave birth to twins, one is a boy and one is a girl.
they are identical twins
they were born prematurely
they were conceived at different times
they are fraternal twins
16
Ben is always crawling around the living room exploring. He can be described as
adaptable
low-approach
high-energy
sensitive
17
Grasping a rattle is an example of
a hand-eye coordination skill
a cognitive skill
a large motor skill
a fine motor skill
18
Why should a baby be placed on their back for sleeping?
to allow the baby to see what is going on
to help strengthen neck muscles
to reduce the risk of SIDS
to allow the caregiver to see the baby better
19
If a baby understands object permanence, what does he know?
if he can't see see an object then it is gone forever
objects are not capable or moving on their own
objects are different than human faces
objects continue to exist even if he can't see them
20
Whenever possible, Marta tries to avoid people she doesn't know. What is her temperament?
low-approach
sensitive
adaptable
high-energy
21
A major purpose of family traditions is
to settle difficult conflicts
to teach children self-control
to encourage intellectual development
to connect to the past
22
What happens if an ovum reaches the uterus without being fertilized?
a stillbirth occurs
menstruation occurs
the egg implants in the uterine wall
the woman becomes pregnant
23
What is a positive way to handle family conflict?
create a family tradition
ignore anyone who disagrees with the family
listen carefully to everyone's concerns
develop a more permissive parenting style
24
What have researchers found out about childhood?
Most adults have few memories of their childhood.
Virtually everyone has a happy childhood.
It has a profound influence on the rest of a person's life.
The more dependent a child is, the happier he or she is.
25
How does a child's ability to run change from ages three to six?
they become less coordinated and slower
they become faster and better coordinated
they become less coordinated, but faster
they become better coordinated, but slower
26
Why is it important that parents provide guidance for children?
so that they learn self-discipline
so they learn to be self-centered
so they learn they will be punished if they behave badly
so they learn to be empathetic to others
27
Sam fixed the doors so they close quietly because his son is sensitive to loud noises.
He adjusted the environment for his baby's temperament
He wants to stimulate the baby's senses.
He wants to encourage his son's social development.
He want to teach his baby to self-soothe
28
Which of the following is an important way that parents can guard a child's health?
make certain the child receives regular medical care
all of the above
providing a safe environment
providing good nutrition
29
What is true concerning breast milk?
breastfed babies need feeding less often
breastmilk can make babies sick more often
breastmilk is a better source of nutrition than formula
Babies have more digestive upsets
30
Which of these health care professionals is not a doctor, but is trained to deliver babies?
obstetrician
surrogate mother
pediatrician
midwife
31
What term is used to describe toys & materials that are suitable for a child of a specific age
properly proprotional
sensory integrated
environmentally appropriate
developmentally appropriate
32
In which of these situations should a pregnant woman contact her doctor immediately?
sleepiness
heartburn
vaginal bleeding
muscle cramps
33
The ability to use clear, distinct speech
articulation
stuttering
attention
language
34
The baby has a 75 percent chance of having brown eyes.
the gene for brown eyes is dominant
the gene for brown eyes is recessive
the baby's DNA is defective
The baby has 23 chromosomes
35
Which of these minerals is most important for the fetus to develop a healthy blood supply?
Magnesium
Calcium
Phosphorus
Iron
36
A fine motor skill of a three-year-old is
writing words
jumping up and down
cutting with scissors
climbing stairs
37
A condition that results from not having enough red blood cells
high blood pressure
diabetes
anemia
rh factor
38
What characteristic would most likely be shown by a person with high self-esteem?
many friends
poor performance in school
lack of friends
truancy
39
Jenn lives with her mother and visits her father every other weekend. Which statement is true?
Jenn's father is her custodial parent.
Jenn lives in an extended family.
Jenn lives in a blended family.
Jenn's mother is her custodial parent.
40
Which of these foods would be best to avoid bone loss?
eggs
cheese
nuts
olive oil
41
A toddler sees a dog and calls it cat. Which statement explains this?
he has developed a misconception
he has not developed short-term memory
he lacks stimulation in his environment
he has not developed long-term memory
42
How does stimulation affect babies?
Is helps their brain and nervous system develop.
It slows down the development of the pathways in the brain.
It makes them cry because they don't want to be stimulated.
It makes them less able to respond to caregivers' affection.
43
In a two-year-old, aggressive behavior such as biting is a sign of
the child needs evaluated by a psychiatrist
the child is hungry
the child lacks language to communicate
the child is not old enough to play with other children
44
Why is it important to burp a baby at least twice during a feeding?
to make it easier to wean the baby
to reduce the changes of an allergic reaction
so they can eat more and will be fuller longer
to expel any air that may have been swallowed during eating
45
Which statement best describes a child who is less persistent than others?
He makes a disgusted face and spits out peas he doesn't like
He begins to cry loudly when a stranger picks him up
He quietly finds another toy when someone steals his toy
He has a temper tantrum when he can not build a tower
46
Why should a one-year-old not be fed raw carrots?
the child might choke on the carrot
cooked vegetables contain more nutrients than raw ones
beta-carotene can be harmful for young children
the child is too young to hold the carrot
47
What is true concerning breastfeeding mothers?
they get tired more easily
they should continue to exercise
they need the same number of calories each day as before
they need to consume 300 more calories a day than before
48
Jill and Jim just had a baby and are adjusting to being new parents. What stage are they in?
Middle Stage
Couple Stage
Developing Stage
Expanding Stage
49
What is true concerning childhood?
Development during school age is most important
heredity is all that matters in development
Development is most rapid from birth to age 5
It is not very important for development
50
Mary took pretzels from her brother. Her mother warned her not to do it again and she did.
her mom should make her promise not to do it again
her mom should bribe her with ice cream if she stops
her mom should put her in time-out for five-minutes
her mom should yell at her
51
What is the purpose of setting limits for a child?
to help the child develop self-control
so children won't need disciplined
to avoid conflict
so children will always behave
52
How can you use positive body language?
ignore someone when he is trying to talk with you
make eye contact with someone who is talking to you
constantly interrupt someone who is talking to ask questions
tell someone who has a problem how to solve it
53
How could self-concept be defined?
your ability to understand how others feel
your ability to communicate with others
how you see others
how you see yourself
54
Which gross-motor skill would an average four-year-old be able to accomplish?
type on a keyboard
tie shoelaces
hop on one foot
ride a two-wheel bike without training wheels
55
A technique babies use to self-comfort is
sucking a thumb
cuddling with a parent
crying uncontrollably
playing with an older brother
56
To teach a baby about cause and effect, what toy would be most appropriate?
a rattle
a CD of children's songs
a book
a mobile
57
What is true concerning temperament traits?
babies should be punished for bad temperament traits
caregivers should train babies to have the same temperament
adults should accept temperament traits of babies
babies typically have the same temperaments as their parents
58
Why are two-year-olds less likely to have temper tantrums than eighteen-month-olds?
Two-year-olds have fewer phobias
Two-year-olds are better able to communicate
Two-year-olds can engage in cooperative play
Two-year-olds are more self-centered
59
A two-year old should be able to
ride a tricycle
walk well
jump rope
hop on one foot
60
Which of these conditions can be caused by exposure to lead paint?
ear infections
tooth decay
chicken pox
delayed growth
61
Carries nourishment and oxygen to the developing baby.
cervix
placenta
umbilical cord
amniotic fluid
62
To encourage learning, caregivers should
have the child watch educational videos
place the child in a playpen.
read to the child.
Not talk to a baby until after 6 months.
63
What is true concerning the lungs?
after birth the doctor needs to help the lungs function
the lungs expand and begin functioning right before birth
the lungs are collapsed while the baby is in the uterus
the lungs function in the womb before birth
64
What is true concerning teaching a baby to speak?
discourage the baby from babbling
don't talk to the baby until it is 7 or 8 months
use simple words and speak clearly
use baby talk so the baby can understand you better
65
A way parents can pass on values to their children is to
teach children to use technology
avoid talking about any family conflicts
move frequently so children have a variety of experiences
always treat others with respect
66
A fifteen-month old wants to play with breakable decorations. How can you deal with this?
tell the child "no" while slapping their hand
give the child a time-out
remove the items from the child's reach
explain that he is not allowed to touch the objects
67
What problem frequently occurs in babies who are born prematurely?
they may not be able to properly suck
they may have difficulty breathing
they may have difficulty maintaining body temperature
all of the above
68
Rooming in can be described as allowing the
mother to keep her baby in her hospital room with her
mother to stay in the hospital as long as she wants
the baby to say in the nursery with the other babies
father to stay in the room with the mother
69
What problem is often associated with mobility?
grandparents have to live with families for economic reasons
parents must return to school because of changing technology
when families move, children must make new friends
because of a changing economy, both parents must work
70
Which statement describes a common difference between one-year-olds and three-year-olds?
one-year-olds prefer to play with others
one-year-olds make friends easily, three-year-olds don't
One-year-olds dislike sharing, but three-year-olds share
One-year-olds exhibit empathy, but three-year-olds don't
71
How can you explain how babies learn to smile?
smiling reduces a babies stranger anxiety
adults reward them for smiling
smiling is a form of self-comforting
smiling can relieve pain such as colic
72
A typical newborns nose is flat and the chin is receding to help the baby
breathe
breastfeed
bottlefeed
swallow
73
Which of the following it true concerning the baby's head?
a baby's head is proportionally smaller than its body
the bones in a baby's head are hard and fully formed
The bones in the baby's head join together right after birth
a baby's head is proportionally larger than its body
74
What is a type of negative reinforcement?
taking away a privilege
praising a child
spending extra time with a child
protecting a child from logical consequences
75
Which statement about an observation is subjective?
Sonya sat in a corner during snack.
Sonya knocked down Jamie's block tower.
Jamies kicked Sonya because he was angry.
Jamie kicked sonya because she took his block.
76
why do toddlers develop negativism?
They see other peoples points of view
they want to be dependent on their parents
they are learning to engage in cooperative play
they want to be independent
77
Holding a baby while sitting calmly next to a new person may help reduce
stranger anxiety
separation anxiety
fear
colic
78
What can lead to failure to thrive?
physical abuse
all of the above
neglect
lack of physical contact with others
79
What is true of first time parents?
They often feel overwhelmed by their new responsibilities.
They have a clear idea of the way they want to parent.
They have more time and energy to spend on their marriage.
They should discourage their parents from helping them.
80
Environmental birth defects can be caused by
faulty chromsomes
proper nutrition and medical care
tobacco, alcohol, or drug use
heredity
81
Which toy would improve a child's gross motor skills?
crayons
blocks
a ball
a puzzle
82
What is true concerning STI's?
When a person is infected, they gets flu-like symptoms.
The only way to completely prevent STI's is abstinence.
All STI's are treatable with antibiotics.
Few STI's have long-term consequences.

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