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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common factor associated with preterm birth?

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

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

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

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