Infant Development Terms

An infant from the time of birth to 1 month of age is a(n)

• Neonate

• Toddler

• Infant

• Child

Define Meconium

• The first urine produced by a newborn infant.

• The earliest stool of a mammalian infant, composed of materials ingested during the time the infant spends in the uterus.

• A type of milk produced by mammals after giving birth.

• The fluid surrounding a fetus in the womb.

Role of the Foramen Ovale in Fetal Circulation

• The foramen ovale allows blood to flow directly from the right atrium to the left atrium, bypassing the lungs.

• The foramen ovale prevents blood from flowing between the atria during fetal development.

• The foramen ovale is responsible for oxygenating blood in the fetal lungs.

• The foramen ovale connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta.

Role of Surfactant in Neonates

• Surfactant increases surface tension in the lungs, causing alveoli to collapse.

• Surfactant reduces surface tension in the lungs, preventing the alveoli from collapsing and aiding in proper lung function.

• Surfactant has no effect on lung function in neonates.

• Surfactant is only important after birth and not during fetal development.

A spinal disorder characterized by an excessive outward curve of the spine, resulting in an abnormal rounding of the upper back.

• Kyphosis

• Scoliosis

• Lordosis

• Spinal Stenosis

Label Parts A-E

• A: Cervix

• B: Vagina

• C: Uterus

• D: Fallopian Tube

Common Intrinsic Factor Leading to Falls in Elderly

• Muscle weakness

• Poor vision

• Medication side effects

• Environmental hazards

Examples of Intrinsic Factors

• Lightheadedness

• Nausea

• Fatigue

• Shortness of breath

Role of the Amniotic Sac

• The amniotic sac provides a protective environment for fetal development by enclosing the developing fetus and amniotic fluid.

• The amniotic sac is responsible for nutrient absorption during pregnancy.

• The amniotic sac helps in the formation of the placenta.

• The amniotic sac regulates the mother's body temperature during pregnancy.

Bradycardia in the newborn is MOST commonly caused by:

• Hypoxia

• Dehydration

• Hyperthermia

• Infection