18 Questions
What is a serious gastrointestinal problem that mostly affects premature babies?
Necrotizing enterocolitis
What may be introduced in an infant if their respiratory rate remains rapid and NEC has been ruled out?
Gavage feeding
When do most immature infants typically void?
Within 24 hours of birth
Why is it important to carefully document voidings during resuscitation?
To prove that hypotension is improving and the kidneys are being perfused
What stresses the immature immune system and already stressed defense mechanisms of a high-risk newborn?
Infection
What is a priority for the first days of life in a premature infant?
Establishing adequate nutritional intake
What is the best way to determine a newborn's heart rate?
Using a stethoscope to listen to the heart sounds
At what time does a newborn usually spontaneously cry after birth?
30 seconds after birth
What is a characteristic of poor muscle tone in a newborn?
Extremities flop back to the mattress when manipulated
What is one way to evaluate a newborn's reflex irritability?
Slapping the soles of the feet
What color do newborns typically appear at the moment of birth?
Cyanotic
What is the purpose of suctioning a newborn's nostrils?
To stimulate the baby's reflexes
What happens to the metabolic rate of newborns when they are exposed to cold?
It increases
What is the birth weight criterion for preterm infants?
Less than 2,500 grams
What is the percentage of births that are preterm?
7% to 19%
Why are preterm infants extremely vulnerable?
Due to lack of lung surfactant
What type of care is provided to preterm infants?
Intensive care
What are the categories of preterm infants based on their weight?
AGA, SGA, LGA, LBW, VLB, EVLB
Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), a serious gastrointestinal condition that affects premature babies, and its diagnosis and treatment. Understand the priorities for the first days of life, including establishing adequate nutritional intake and gavage feeding.
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