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How are high-risk neonates most often classified?
How are high-risk neonates most often classified?
- According to birthweight and gestational age (correct)
- According to neonatal genetic factors
- According to environmental influences
- According to maternal health and medical history
What defines a high-risk neonate?
What defines a high-risk neonate?
- A newborn with a greater-than-average chance of morbidity or mortality due to conditions or circumstances (correct)
- A newborn with post-term characteristics
- A newborn with low birthweight
- A newborn with genetic abnormalities
What is the primary focus when identifying high-risk newborns?
What is the primary focus when identifying high-risk newborns?
- Environmental influences on fetal growth
- Maternal health during pregnancy
- Morbidity and mortality risks (correct)
- Neonatal genetic factors
What is the main objective of the lecture related to high-risk newborns?
What is the main objective of the lecture related to high-risk newborns?
What characterizes a preterm newborn?
What characterizes a preterm newborn?
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High-risk neonate
High-risk neonate
Newborn with a greater-than-average chance of morbidity or mortality due to certain conditions.
Morbidity and mortality risks
Morbidity and mortality risks
Morbidity refers to the state of being diseased or unhealthy, while mortality is the state of being subject to death.
Preterm newborn
Preterm newborn
Born before completing 37 weeks of gestation, regardless of birth weight.
Classifying high-risk neonates
Classifying high-risk neonates
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