Newborn Care Essentials
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What is one of the primary needs of newborns?

  • Development of social skills
  • Establishment of an infant–parent/caregiver relationship (correct)
  • Learning to walk
  • Preparation for schooling
  • What does a low Apgar Score rating indicate in a newborn?

  • Difficulty making the immediate transition to extrauterine life (correct)
  • Advanced developmental skills
  • A high risk of infection
  • A smooth transition to extrauterine life
  • Which of the following is NOT a primary need of newborns?

  • Establishment of extrauterine circulation
  • Maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance
  • Prevention of infection
  • Learning to read (correct)
  • What is a common challenge faced by some newborns?

    <p>Adjusting to extrauterine life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the primary needs of newborns especially important for high-risk newborns?

    <p>Because high-risk newborns are more susceptible to illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following maternal characteristics is associated with a higher incidence of prematurity?

    <p>Maternal age below 20 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a newborn whose birth weight is inappropriately low for gestational age?

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

    What is the primary purpose of screening women for risk factors during pregnancy?

    <p>To identify infants who may need greater than usual care at birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the WHO, what is the gestational age range for a very preterm birth?

    <p>After 28 but before 32 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common factor associated with preterm birth?

    <p>Cigarette smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a baby born before 37 completed weeks of gestation?

    <p>Premature infant</p> Signup and view all the answers

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