Newborns

Question 1

unlearned responses triggered by specific stimuli

Answer 1

newborn’s reflexes

Question 2

many reflexes have survival value

Answer 2

-rooting, sucking, eye blinks

Question 3

what does reflexes reflect on

Answer 3

the health of the child’s nervous system

Question 4

what is the test to assess the newborn

Answer 4

APGAR

Question 5

APGAR stands for

Answer 5

• appearance
• pulse
• grimace
• activity
• respiration

Question 6

comprehensive evaluation of the well-being of a newborn

Answer 6

neonatal behavioral assessment scale (NBAS)

Question 7

who made NBAS

Answer 7

berry brazelton

Question 8

what does NBAS conclude

Answer 8

28 behavioral and 18 reflex items

Question 9

what does NBAS assesses

Answer 9

• autonomic
• motor
• state
• social

Question 10

the newborn’s states

Answer 10

• alert inactivity
• waking activity
• crying
• sleeping

Question 11

calm, eyes open and attentive

Answer 11

alert inactivity

Question 12

open but unfocused eyes

Answer 12

waking activity

Question 13

motion is agitated and uncoordinated

Answer 13

crying

Question 14

degree of activity and breathing alternate

Answer 14

sleeping

Question 15

Starts softly and builds in volume and intensity

Answer 15

basic cry

Question 16

more intense version of basic cry

Answer 16

mad cry

Question 17

Starts with a loud wail, followed by a long pause, then gasping

Answer 17

pain cry

Question 18

newborns sleeps

Answer 18

16-18 hrs a day

Question 19

when a healthy baby dies suddenly for no apparent reason

Answer 19

sudden infant death syndrome

Question 20

what is SID related to

Answer 20

sleep apnea and result of weak arousal reflex

Question 21

risk factors of SIDS

Answer 21

• Premature
• low birth weight
• parents who smoke
• excessive blankets/overheating

Question 22

specializes in sending and receiving information using electricity and chemicals

Answer 22

neurons

Question 23

flat group of cells present in prenatal development that becomes the brain and spinal cord

Answer 23

neural plate

Question 24

cells align them-selves with others cells and form structures.

Answer 24

aggregation

Question 25

The number of synapses peaks at

Answer 25

12 months post conception

Question 26

Gradual reduction in the number of synapses, beginning in infancy and continuing until early adolescence.

Answer 26

synaptic pruning

Question 27

the study of brain waves recorded from electrodes that are placed on the scalp

Answer 27

electroencephalography (EEG)

Question 28

The ____ detect, amplify, and record electrical activity in the brain.

Answer 28

electrodes

Question 29

method of studying brain activity by using magnetic fields to track blood flow in the brain

Answer 29

functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

Question 30

- Fewer synapses and dendritic spines in primary visual cortex - Deficits in depth and pattern vision

Answer 30

visual deprivation

Question 31

- Thicker cortexes - Greater dendritic development - More synapses per neuron

Answer 31

enriched environment

Question 32

Baby’s toes spread out into a fan when bottom of foot is stroked in a forwards motion

Answer 32

babinski

Question 33

Eye’s close in response to bright light or loud noise

Answer 33

blink

Question 34

Baby extends arms outwards then inward forming a “C” with the hands when “falling”

Answer 34

moro

Question 35

Baby will grasp objects placed in the hand

Answer 35

palmar

Question 36

Lightly touching the infant’s cheek will cause it to turn towards the stimulus

Answer 36

rooting

Question 37

When held upright and moved forward the baby will begin to move legs

Answer 37

stepping

Question 38

baby will suck on objects that touch its lips

Answer 38

sucking

Question 39

consistent style/pattern of behavior

Answer 39

temperament

Question 40

Temperament reflects both

Answer 40

heredity and environmental experience

Question 41

Infant temperament reflects mostly _______, while older children are more so influenced _____.

Answer 41

- hereditary factors | - by the environment

Question 42

Once cells have been created through cell division in the neural tube , they will ______ to ______ either using ____ or _____

Answer 42

- migrate - different places - foot - glial cells