Neonatal Care: Factors Influencing Infant Size

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the typical range of plasma glucose levels associated with hypoglycemia in newborns?

30-45mg/dl (correct)

20-40mg/dl

10-20mg/dl

50-60mg/dl

What is the typical timeframe for the development of hypoglycemia in newborns after birth?

1-3 hours after birth (correct)

4-6 hours after birth

Immediately after birth

6-12 hours after birth

What is the characteristic sequence of symptoms in newborns with hypoglycemia?

Irritability, hyper-excitability, and tremor, followed by hypotonia and lethargy (correct)

Hypotonia, lethargy, and sucking difficulties

Tremor, followed by irritability and hyper-excitability

Lethargy, followed by sucking difficulties and hypotonia

What is the typical outcome of hypoglycemia in newborns if left untreated?

Development of severe neurological complications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary population at risk for developing hypoglycemia?

Poor infants Signup and view all the answers

Which birth condition is indicated by low birth weight?

Growth restriction Signup and view all the answers

For which type of vascular disease is normal weight or low birth weight common?

Vascular disease Signup and view all the answers

What specific condition at birth is indicated by the term 'PreTerms'?

Preterm birth Signup and view all the answers

A potential complication at birth for infants with growth restriction is:

Low birth weight Signup and view all the answers

Which term does not directly relate to the complications mentioned?

Neonatal jaundice Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of IV glucose required for early feeding in neonates?

4-8 mg/Kg/Min Signup and view all the answers

At what level is hypocalcemia diagnosed in neonates in terms of total serum calcium?

Total Serum Ca 5 mg/dl Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of bilirubin?

Conjugated Bilirubin Signup and view all the answers

What is a central aspect mentioned for early feeding in neonates?

IV glucose administration Signup and view all the answers

Which clinical condition is associated with a total serum calcium level of 5 mg/dl in newborns?

Hypocalcemia Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant danger of unconjugated bilirubin due to its fat-soluble nature?

It can reach the brain leading to kernicterus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of unconjugated bilirubin?

Product of RBCs breakdown Signup and view all the answers

What should be monitored to prevent the neurotoxic effects of unconjugated bilirubin?

Its level in the blood Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of unconjugated bilirubin makes it particularly harmful to the brain?

Its fat solubility Signup and view all the answers

What condition could result from the increased level of unconjugated bilirubin in the brain?

Kernicterus Signup and view all the answers

What physical characteristic is indicated by a 'puffy and plethoric face'?

Excess fluid accumulation Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the change in body composition mentioned?

Increase in body fats with large organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the common trend in body weight for term infants?

They tend to be large for gestational age Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlation between gestational age and body size in term infants?

Term infants tend to be large for their gestational age Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by 'increase body weight' in the context of term infants?

Term infants tend to weigh more than average Signup and view all the answers