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Which complication is a post mature infant at risk of due to hypoxia during birth?
Which complication is a post mature infant at risk of due to hypoxia during birth?
- Low IQ scores
- Meconium aspiration
- Polycythemia (correct)
- Hypoglycemia
Why may a post mature infant have difficulty establishing respirations?
Why may a post mature infant have difficulty establishing respirations?
- Increased production of RBC
- Insufficient stores of glycogen
- Exposure to cold stress
- High subcutaneous fat levels (correct)
What is a common similarity in the nursing care provided for premature and post mature infants?
What is a common similarity in the nursing care provided for premature and post mature infants?
- Low weight gain
- Parental teaching of newborn care (correct)
- Increased body fat levels
- High IQ scores
What is the term used for infants born weighing between 1000 to 1500g?
What is the term used for infants born weighing between 1000 to 1500g?
Which assessment finding is associated with post-term infants?
Which assessment finding is associated with post-term infants?
What physical findings help determine the maturity of a newborn?
What physical findings help determine the maturity of a newborn?
What classification is used to categorize newborns based on their gestational age?
What classification is used to categorize newborns based on their gestational age?
Which of the following respiratory conditions is characterized by the presence of meconium in the lungs of a newborn?
Which of the following respiratory conditions is characterized by the presence of meconium in the lungs of a newborn?
What term is used to describe a newborn who has a greater-than-average chance of morbidity or mortality due to conditions or circumstances related to birth and postnatal life?
What term is used to describe a newborn who has a greater-than-average chance of morbidity or mortality due to conditions or circumstances related to birth and postnatal life?
Which of the following is NOT an upper respiratory tract disorder in pediatric clients?
Which of the following is NOT an upper respiratory tract disorder in pediatric clients?
Study Notes
Complications of Birth
- A post-mature infant is at risk of meconium aspiration syndrome due to hypoxia during birth.
- A post-mature infant may have difficulty establishing respirations due to atelectasis, a common complication in these infants.
Characterization of Newborns
- A newborn weighing between 1000 to 1500g is termed as Low Birth Weight (LBW).
- Post-term infants are typically characterized by wrinkled, peeling skin and a wasted appearance.
Physical Assessment of Newborns
- Physical findings that help determine the maturity of a newborn include birth weight, length, and head circumference.
- Newborns can be categorized based on their gestational age as Premature (< 37 weeks), Term (37-42 weeks), or Post-mature (> 42 weeks).
Respiratory Conditions
- Meconium aspiration syndrome is characterized by the presence of meconium in the lungs of a newborn.
- This condition can occur in post-mature infants due to hypoxia during birth.
High-Risk Newborns
- A newborn who has a greater-than-average chance of morbidity or mortality due to conditions or circumstances related to birth and postnatal life is termed as High-Risk Newborn.
Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
- Croup is an upper respiratory tract disorder in pediatric clients.
- Apnea is NOT an upper respiratory tract disorder.
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Description
Test your knowledge on managing newborn complications such as difficulty establishing respirations, meconium aspiration, hypoglycemia, and more. Learn about monitoring vital signs, IV administration, and responses to various issues.
