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What is a serious gastrointestinal problem that mostly affects premature babies?
What is a serious gastrointestinal problem that mostly affects premature babies?
- Hypotension
- Necrotizing enterocolitis (correct)
- Respiratory distress
- Infection
What may be introduced in an infant if their respiratory rate remains rapid and NEC has been ruled out?
What may be introduced in an infant if their respiratory rate remains rapid and NEC has been ruled out?
- Oxygen therapy
- Neonatal suctioning
- Gavage feeding (correct)
- Temperature regulation
When do most immature infants typically void?
When do most immature infants typically void?
- Within 24 hours of birth (correct)
- Within 12 hours of birth
- Within 36 hours of birth
- Within 48 hours of birth
Why is it important to carefully document voidings during resuscitation?
Why is it important to carefully document voidings during resuscitation?
What stresses the immature immune system and already stressed defense mechanisms of a high-risk newborn?
What stresses the immature immune system and already stressed defense mechanisms of a high-risk newborn?
What is a priority for the first days of life in a premature infant?
What is a priority for the first days of life in a premature infant?
What is the best way to determine a newborn's heart rate?
What is the best way to determine a newborn's heart rate?
At what time does a newborn usually spontaneously cry after birth?
At what time does a newborn usually spontaneously cry after birth?
What is a characteristic of poor muscle tone in a newborn?
What is a characteristic of poor muscle tone in a newborn?
What is one way to evaluate a newborn's reflex irritability?
What is one way to evaluate a newborn's reflex irritability?
What color do newborns typically appear at the moment of birth?
What color do newborns typically appear at the moment of birth?
What is the purpose of suctioning a newborn's nostrils?
What is the purpose of suctioning a newborn's nostrils?
What happens to the metabolic rate of newborns when they are exposed to cold?
What happens to the metabolic rate of newborns when they are exposed to cold?
What is the birth weight criterion for preterm infants?
What is the birth weight criterion for preterm infants?
What is the percentage of births that are preterm?
What is the percentage of births that are preterm?
Why are preterm infants extremely vulnerable?
Why are preterm infants extremely vulnerable?
What type of care is provided to preterm infants?
What type of care is provided to preterm infants?
What are the categories of preterm infants based on their weight?
What are the categories of preterm infants based on their weight?
