At-Risk Newborn: Overview and Assessment
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What is the main characteristic of Small-for-Gestational Age Infants?

  • Born after 42nd week of gestation
  • Below average birth weight for gestational age (correct)
  • Large head circumference
  • Excessive birth weight

What is the main cause of Retinopathy of Prematurity?

  • Excessive exposure to sunlight
  • High level of oxygen (correct)
  • Inadequate blood supply to the eyes
  • Genetic predisposition

What is the main manifestation of Necrotizing Enterocolitis?

  • Visual impairment
  • Excessive bleeding into and around the ventricles of the brain
  • Shorter than normal bowel length
  • Cellular death of areas of intestinal mucosa (correct)

What is the main therapeutic management for Intraventricular Hemorrhage?

<p>Surgical resection of the affected area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the gestational age range for late preterm infants?

<p>34-36 weeks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes Respiratory Distress Syndrome in infants?

<p>Lack of maturity in the lungs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the prolonged dependence on supplemental oxygen in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia?

<p>Insufficient lung tissue development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing consideration is important for managing Respiratory Distress Syndrome?

<p>Assisting with weaning off supplemental oxygen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Kangaroo care primarily focused on?

<p>Enhancing parent-infant bonding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the gestational age range for preterm infants?

<p>28-32 weeks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs of congenital diaphragmatic hernia?

<p>Barrel-shaped chest and snorting respirations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What interventions are recommended for tracheo-esophageal fistula?

<p>Elevate head of bed and suction to blind pouch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs of neurotubular defects?

<p>Tissue protruding through vertebral column and hypotonia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the intervention for gastroschisis?

<p>Warm, moist, sterile dressing and plastic wrap (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs of choanal atresia?

<p>Snorting respirations and difficulty breathing with feedings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What intervention is recommended for cleft lip and palate?

<p>Feedings with special nipples and prevent aspiration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What physical characteristics indicate a post-term infant?

<p>Absent vernix, decreased lanugo, dry cracked skin, hard long nails (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which physical characteristics indicate a small for gestational age infant?

<p>Decreased subcutaneous tissue, loose skin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What physical characteristics indicate an infant born before the 37th week gestation?

<p>Skin is thin, smooth, shiny with visible veins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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