1.
Compared to adult proportions, a baby’s head and abdomen are ____, the legs and arms are
_____.
A.
Smaller, Larger
B.
Larger, Smaller
C.
Weaker, Stronger
2.
The ____controls a person’s automatic movements and balance. a.
Limbic System b.
Cerebellum c.
Midbrain
3.
The ____ controls emotions and long-term memories.
A.
Cerebellum
B.
Midbrain
C.
Limbic System
4.
The ____ controls sleep, appetite and motor movements.
A.
Cortex
B.
Midbrain
C.
Limbic System
5.
Eye color develops around what time in a newborn?
A.
At birth
B.
3 months
C.
6 months
6.
An infant’s clinging response to a touch on the palm of his or her hand.
A.
Startle Reflex
B.
Grasping Reflex
C.
Rooting Reflex
7.
Infancy is referred to as ____ months to ___ years.
A.
3 months to one year
B.
Birth to 3 months
C.
3 months to 6 months
8.
The ____ is fully developed at birth.
A.
Brainstem
B.
Cortex
C.
Midbrain
9.
The ___ is the “executive branch” of the brain which regulates decision making and judgements about incoming information.
A.
Brainstem
B.
Cortex
C.
Limbic System
10.
The yellowing of the skin and eyes is called
A.
Cancer
B.
Jaundice
C.
Low Blood Sugar

11.
What are two physical descriptions of a newborn.
A.
Long thin legs and arms, protruding abdomen
B.
Small abdomen, Short neck
C.
Short neck, protruding abdomen
12.
The major part of the infant’s first year is devoted to _____.
A.
Survival
B.
Growth
C.
Making Relationships
13.
Neonate refers to what time frame?
A.
From conception to birth
B.
From birth to 1 month
C.
From birth to 3 months
14.
Newborn refers to what time frame?
A.
Birth to 3 months
B.
Birth to 6 months
C.
Birth to 1 month
15.
Newborns average about ____ hours of sleep per day.
A.
12 hours
B.
8 hours
C.
17 hours
16.
What type of doctor specializes in the treatment of babies and children.
A.
Obstetrician
B.
Pediatrician
C.
Oncologist
17.
An unlearned involuntary response that occurs automatically in the presence of certain stimuli.
A.
Reflexes
B.
Growth
C.
Learning to eat
18.
A baby’s tendency, when touched on the cheek, to turn toward the touch, open the mouth, and search for the nipple.
A.
Grasping Reflex
B.
Startle Reflex
C.
Rooting Reflex
19.
A series of movements in which an infant flings out the arms, fans the fingers, and arches the back in response to a sudden noise.
A.
Grasping Reflex
B.
Startle Reflex
C.
Rooting Reflex
20.
Toddler refers to what time frame?
A.
One to three years
B.
6 months to one year
C.
One year to two years

21.
What does SIDS stand for?
A.
Still Infant Death Syndrome
B.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
C.
Swift Infant Death Syndrome
22.
What is colic?
A.
The soft spot on top of baby’s head
B.
The symptom of teething
C.
Intense abdominal pain in babies
23.
When does the sense of smell develop?
A.
During the first few days of life
B.
After 6 weeks
C.
After 1 month
24.
When holding young infants, support their ____.
A.
Back
B.
Head and neck
C.
Shoulders and back
25.
Which organ of the body is not working correctly when a baby has Jaundice?
A.
Heart
B.
Brain
C.
Liver
26.
Name two health benefits for mothers who breastfeed.
27.
What are two symptoms of teething?
28.
Explain SIDS.
29.
Why should you burp a baby while and after they eat?
30.
What is the danger of shaking a baby younger than two years old?