25 Questions
What is the typical range of plasma glucose levels associated with hypoglycemia in newborns?
30-45mg/dl
What is the typical timeframe for the development of hypoglycemia in newborns after birth?
1-3 hours after birth
What is the characteristic sequence of symptoms in newborns with hypoglycemia?
Irritability, hyper-excitability, and tremor, followed by hypotonia and lethargy
What is the typical outcome of hypoglycemia in newborns if left untreated?
Development of severe neurological complications
What is the primary population at risk for developing hypoglycemia?
Poor infants
Which birth condition is indicated by low birth weight?
Growth restriction
For which type of vascular disease is normal weight or low birth weight common?
Vascular disease
What specific condition at birth is indicated by the term 'PreTerms'?
Preterm birth
A potential complication at birth for infants with growth restriction is:
Low birth weight
Which term does not directly relate to the complications mentioned?
Neonatal jaundice
What is the range of IV glucose required for early feeding in neonates?
4-8 mg/Kg/Min
At what level is hypocalcemia diagnosed in neonates in terms of total serum calcium?
Total Serum Ca 5 mg/dl
Which of the following is a type of bilirubin?
Conjugated Bilirubin
What is a central aspect mentioned for early feeding in neonates?
IV glucose administration
Which clinical condition is associated with a total serum calcium level of 5 mg/dl in newborns?
Hypocalcemia
What is a significant danger of unconjugated bilirubin due to its fat-soluble nature?
It can reach the brain leading to kernicterus
What is the primary source of unconjugated bilirubin?
Product of RBCs breakdown
What should be monitored to prevent the neurotoxic effects of unconjugated bilirubin?
Its level in the blood
Which characteristic of unconjugated bilirubin makes it particularly harmful to the brain?
Its fat solubility
What condition could result from the increased level of unconjugated bilirubin in the brain?
Kernicterus
What physical characteristic is indicated by a 'puffy and plethoric face'?
Excess fluid accumulation
Which statement best describes the change in body composition mentioned?
Increase in body fats with large organs
What is the common trend in body weight for term infants?
They tend to be large for gestational age
What is the correlation between gestational age and body size in term infants?
Term infants tend to be large for their gestational age
What is implied by 'increase body weight' in the context of term infants?
Term infants tend to weigh more than average
This quiz covers factors that influence infant size, including puffy and plethoric face, increase in body fats, and gestational age. Test your knowledge of neonatal care and pediatrics.
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