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?

Surgical resection of the affected area Signup and view all the answers

What is the gestational age range for late preterm infants?

34-36 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What causes Respiratory Distress Syndrome in infants?

Lack of maturity in the lungs Signup and view all the answers

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

Insufficient lung tissue development Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing consideration is important for managing Respiratory Distress Syndrome?

Assisting with weaning off supplemental oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is Kangaroo care primarily focused on?

Enhancing parent-infant bonding Signup and view all the answers

What is the gestational age range for preterm infants?

28-32 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs of congenital diaphragmatic hernia?

Barrel-shaped chest and snorting respirations Signup and view all the answers

What interventions are recommended for tracheo-esophageal fistula?

Elevate head of bed and suction to blind pouch Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs of neurotubular defects?

Tissue protruding through vertebral column and hypotonia Signup and view all the answers

What is the intervention for gastroschisis?

Warm, moist, sterile dressing and plastic wrap Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs of choanal atresia?

Snorting respirations and difficulty breathing with feedings Signup and view all the answers

What intervention is recommended for cleft lip and palate?

Feedings with special nipples and prevent aspiration Signup and view all the answers

What physical characteristics indicate a post-term infant?

Absent vernix, decreased lanugo, dry cracked skin, hard long nails Signup and view all the answers

Which physical characteristics indicate a small for gestational age infant?

Decreased subcutaneous tissue, loose skin Signup and view all the answers

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

Skin is thin, smooth, shiny with visible veins Signup and view all the answers

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