Which statement best represents the first stage or the first ...

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Which statement best represents the first stage or the first period of reactivity in the infant?
 
  a. Begins when the newborn awakes from a deep sleep
  b. Is an excellent time to acquaint the parents with the newborn
  c. Ends when the amounts of respiratory mucus have decreased
  d. Provides time for the mother to recover from the childbirth process

Question 2

Which statement reflects accurate information about patterns of sleep and wakefulness in the newborn?
 
  a. States of sleep are independent of environmental stimuli.
  b. The quiet alert stage is the best stage for newborn stimulation.
  c. Cycles of sleep states are uniform in newborns of the same age.
  d. Muscle twitches and irregular breathing are common during deep sleep.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
During the first period of reactivity, the infant is alert, cries vigorously, may suck his or her fist greedily, and appears interested in the environment. The infant's eyes are usually wide open, suggesting that this is an excellent opportunity for mother, father, and infant to see each other. The second period of reactivity begins when the infant awakes from a deep sleep and ends when the amounts of respiratory mucus have decreased. The mother should sleep and recover during the second stage, when the infant is sleeping.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
During the quiet alert stage, the newborn's eyes are wide open and bright. The newborn responds to the environment by active body movement and staring at close-range objects. Newborns' ability to control their own cycles depend on their neurobehavioral development. Each newborn has an individual cycle. Muscle twitches and irregular breathing are common during light sleep.

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