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100
How many weeks are in a full term pregnancy?
40 weeks
100
When can babies start solids (bonus 100 if you can name the two factors involved)
4-6 months. Must be able to sit upright (with support) and have good head/neck control
100
What is the most accurate tool to check an infant's temperature?
Rectal thermometer
100
What causes jaundice in infants? (Bonus 50 points for how it looks)
Excess bilirubin buildup--can look yellowish in eyes and skin
100
What colors are good for infant eye stimulation?
Black and white!
200
Name three foods pregnant women must avoid
Deli meats, soft cheeses, raw/unpasteurized milk products, raw fish
200
When can you give water to a baby? (100 bonus points if you can say why)
6 months! Their kidneys don't develop before then, so you risk electrolyte imbalance
200
What can be used to suction snot from a baby's nose?
A nasal aspirator
200
How should a newborn's stools look?
Seedy
200
How much of its total body weight does a baby's head make up?
1/4 of total body weight
300
How long is it recommended to take prenatal vitamins for?
Until done with breastfeeding
300
When can you give an infant honey? (Bonus 100 points if you can say why)
1 year! You can risk infant botulism if given before that due to the bacteria in honey
300
What kind of cream for babies contains zinc oxide, for its ability to form a protective barrier on the skin and shield from moisture/irritation?
Diaper rash cream
300
What is delayed cord clamping?
Delay cutting the umbilical cord by 30-60 seconds to promote extra blood flow to baby
300
What is the Lamaze Technique (must demonstrate)
Breathing technique used to ease labor (hee-hee-hoo)
400
Name 3 signs of labor
Bloody show, contractions 2-5 minutes apart lasting 60-90 seconds, water break
400
How long should you wait to give an infant a tub bath until?
Until the umbilical cord falls off
400
Name that item!
Breastfeeding pillow (Boppy, BreastFriend)
400
What is the pinch/2-finger test for car seats?
If you can fit two fingers under the harness of the car seat, or you can pinch it comfortably between your fingers, it is too loose
400
When do babies develop kneecaps?
6 months!
500
What does the Glucose Tolerance Test check for? (Bonus 100 points if you can describe the process of the test)
Gestational diabetes--they give you a sugary drink to finish in 5 minutes and check your blood glucose levels 1 hour after finishing the drink
500
When do you switch from a rear-facing car seat to front-facing? (Bonus 100 points for mentioning the two factors involved)
Around 1 year! Depends on 1) height/weight and 2) age
500
Name that item! (Bonus 100 points for guessing the saying that comes from it)
Pap boat--The origin of the phrase "Born with a silver spoon in their mouth", as wealthy families often used to make them out of silver/expensive materials to feed infants
500
What is the name of the assessment after birth that measures heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, reflex response, and color in newborns?
APGAR
500
How many bones does a baby have compared to an adult?
300 (baby) versus 206 (adult)