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Why is heat loss a significant challenge in preterm infants?
Why is heat loss a significant challenge in preterm infants?
- Their head has a small surface area.
- They have excessive brown fat insulation.
- They have weak muscles and cannot shiver. (correct)
- Their sweat glands are functioning at full capacity.
Which factor contributes to excessive heat loss in preterm infants?
Which factor contributes to excessive heat loss in preterm infants?
- Mature heat-regulating brain center
- Adequate brown fat insulation
- Fully functional sweat glands
- Inactivity and weak muscles (correct)
How does the posture of a preterm infant's extremities affect heat loss?
How does the posture of a preterm infant's extremities affect heat loss?
- It increases the surface area exposed to the environment. (correct)
- It minimizes heat loss by increasing insulation.
- It decreases the surface area exposed to the environment.
- It aids in heat production through muscle activity.
Why are preterm infants prone to low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia)?
Why are preterm infants prone to low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia)?
What makes the preterm newborn vulnerable to cold stress?
What makes the preterm newborn vulnerable to cold stress?
The preterm infant has a lack of ______, which is the body’s insulation.
The preterm infant has a lack of ______, which is the body’s insulation.
There is excessive heat loss by radiation from a surface area that is large in proportion to body ______.
There is excessive heat loss by radiation from a surface area that is large in proportion to body ______.
The large surface area of the head predisposes the infant to heat ______.
The large surface area of the head predisposes the infant to heat ______.
The sweat glands are not functioning to ______.
The sweat glands are not functioning to ______.
The posture of the preterm infant’s extremities is one of leg ______.
The posture of the preterm infant’s extremities is one of leg ______.
What is the primary reason for excessive heat loss in preterm infants?
What is the primary reason for excessive heat loss in preterm infants?
Why are preterm infants less resistant to cold compared to full-term infants?
Why are preterm infants less resistant to cold compared to full-term infants?
What role does brown fat play in a newborn's ability to regulate heat?
What role does brown fat play in a newborn's ability to regulate heat?
Why are preterm infants at a higher risk of hypoglycemia compared to full-term infants?
Why are preterm infants at a higher risk of hypoglycemia compared to full-term infants?
In what position do preterm infants typically hold their extremities, contributing to increased heat loss?
In what position do preterm infants typically hold their extremities, contributing to increased heat loss?
