Classification of High-Risk Infants by Size Quiz

18 Questions

What is the classification of an infant whose birth weight is less than 2500g?

Low-birth-weight (LBW) infant

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

Large-for-gestational-age (LGA) infant

At what gestational age is a preterm infant born?

Between 34 and 36 weeks

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

Symmetric IUGR

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

Full-term infant

When does the cardiovascular system develop during gestation?

Between the third and eighth week

Which of the following statements is true about preterm infants?

Preterm infants are traditionally defined as live-born infants born before the end of week 37 of gestation.

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

Physical findings such as sole creases, skull firmness, ear cartilage, and neurologic findings

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

80-90%

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

Discovering and correcting the causes of preterm birth and bringing all pregnancies to term

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

Women from low socioeconomic levels have a higher rate of early termination of pregnancy.

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

4-8%

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

Inadequate nutrition before and during pregnancy

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

Prioritize empathy and support over guilt induction

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

Well-developed subcutaneous fat

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

Immature nervous system

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

Spontaneous and provoked movements, complementing reflex testing

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

Jaundiced skin color

Test your knowledge on the classification of high-risk infants based on size, including low-birth-weight, intrauterine growth restriction, and very low-birth-weight infants. Learn about symmetric IUGR and different weight categories.

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