Neonatal Jaundice Causes and Symptoms
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What is the visual acuity range of neonates at birth?

  • 15 to 25 cm
  • 28 to 35 cm
  • 23 to 30.5 cm (correct)
  • 10 to 20 cm

    • Which geometric shapes do neonates have a preference for visually?

  • Ovals and hexagons
  • Rectangles and stars
  • Squares, rectangles, or circles (correct)
  • Triangles and circles

    • What type of auditory stimulus can attract the attention of a neonate?

  • White noise
  • Whispering sound
  • Low pitch voice
  • High pitch voice (correct)

    • What is the common visual preference of neonates when it comes to color tones?

    <p>Black and white colors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the skin in preterm neonates?

    <p>Fragile, translucent with visible veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may occur due to high maternal estrogen levels in neonates?

    <p>Breast hypertrophy with or without milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of jaundice in the neonatal period?

    <p>Liver immaturity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of jaundice is evident at birth or within the first 24 hours of extrauterine life?

    <p>Pathological Jaundice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of glucuronyl transferase enzymes in bilirubin metabolism?

    <p>Excrete unconjugated bilirubin in urine and stool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of soft tissue areas called Fontanels in neonates?

    <p>Separate the skull bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological characteristic makes neonates susceptible to acrocyanosis?

    <p>Developing integumentary system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the size of a neonate's brain compare to an adult's brain?

    <p>Neonate's brain is smaller than an adult's brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do neonates have a high risk for hemorrhage after birth?

    <p>Gastrointestinal system tract established within the first week synthesizing vitamin K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes the neonate have a limited ability to digest fats at birth?

    <p>Amphibian and lipase being absent at birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it concerning if a neonate fails to pass meconium in the first 24-48 hours?

    <p>Possible meconium ileus, imperforate anus, or bowel obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of meconium in the neonatal digestive system?

    <p>Containing amniotic fluids and bilirubin from fetal life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does milk stool typically appear in neonates?

    <p>By the fourth day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do neonates face difficulties in maintaining body temperature?

    <p>Low ability to excrete drugs and waste products</p> Signup and view all the answers

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