Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) in Premature Babies
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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?

  • Oxygen therapy
  • Neonatal suctioning
  • Gavage feeding (correct)
  • Temperature regulation

    • 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?

    <p>To prove that hypotension is improving and the kidneys are being perfused</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stresses the immature immune system and already stressed defense mechanisms of a high-risk newborn?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a priority for the first days of life in a premature infant?

    <p>Establishing adequate nutritional intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best way to determine a newborn's heart rate?

    <p>Using a stethoscope to listen to the heart sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what time does a newborn usually spontaneously cry after birth?

    <p>30 seconds after birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of poor muscle tone in a newborn?

    <p>Extremities flop back to the mattress when manipulated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to evaluate a newborn's reflex irritability?

    <p>Slapping the soles of the feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color do newborns typically appear at the moment of birth?

    <p>Cyanotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of suctioning a newborn's nostrils?

    <p>To stimulate the baby's reflexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the metabolic rate of newborns when they are exposed to cold?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the birth weight criterion for preterm infants?

    <p>Less than 2,500 grams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of births that are preterm?

    <p>7% to 19%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are preterm infants extremely vulnerable?

    <p>Due to lack of lung surfactant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of care is provided to preterm infants?

    <p>Intensive care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the categories of preterm infants based on their weight?

    <p>AGA, SGA, LGA, LBW, VLB, EVLB</p> Signup and view all the answers

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