Classification of High-Risk Infants by Size Quiz
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What is the classification of an infant whose birth weight is less than 2500g?

  • Appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) infant
  • Low-birth-weight (LBW) infant (correct)
  • Large-for-gestational-age (LGA) infant
  • Very low–birth-weight (VLBW) infant

    • What is the classification of an infant whose birth weight falls above the 90th percentile on growth charts?

  • Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) infant
  • Small-for-date (SFD) infant
  • Large-for-gestational-age (LGA) infant (correct)
  • Appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) infant

    • At what gestational age is a preterm infant born?

  • Between 38 and 42 weeks
  • After 42 weeks
  • Between 34 and 36 weeks (correct)
  • Before 42 weeks

    • Which term is used for infants with growth restriction affecting weight, length, and head circumference?

    <p>Symmetric IUGR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of an infant born between the beginning of the 38 weeks and the completion of the 42 weeks of gestation?

    <p>Full-term infant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the cardiovascular system develop during gestation?

    <p>Between the third and eighth week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about preterm infants?

    <p>Preterm infants are traditionally defined as live-born infants born before the end of week 37 of gestation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the criterion used to determine the maturity of a newborn, in addition to the gestational age?

    <p>Physical findings such as sole creases, skull firmness, ear cartilage, and neurologic findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of infant mortality in the first year of life is accounted for by preterm infant deaths?

    <p>80-90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that could dramatically reduce infant mortality rates?

    <p>Discovering and correcting the causes of preterm birth and bringing all pregnancies to term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the correlation between socioeconomic level and early termination of pregnancy?

    <p>Women from low socioeconomic levels have a higher rate of early termination of pregnancy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical range of preterm births for women from middle and upper socioeconomic groups?

    <p>4-8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major influencing factor for preterm birth mentioned in the text?

    <p>Inadequate nutrition before and during pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should healthcare providers approach parental behaviors potentially contributing to preterm birth?

    <p>Prioritize empathy and support over guilt induction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a distinctive physical trait of preterm infants mentioned in the text?

    <p>Well-developed subcutaneous fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge in evaluating neurological function in preterm infants?

    <p>Immature nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when assessing preterm infants' neurological function?

    <p>Spontaneous and provoked movements, complementing reflex testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential physical characteristic of preterm infants?

    <p>Jaundiced skin color</p> Signup and view all the answers

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