10 Questions
What term is now considered more accurate to describe a newborn born before completing the full term?
Premature
What is one of the key roles of nurses in intensive care nurseries for preterm newborns?
Conducting subtle clinical observations
What is one of the significant outcomes of increased specialization and sophisticated monitoring techniques for preterm infants?
Improved survival rates
What risk category does a newborn fall into if their life or quality of existence is threatened?
High-risk
What is a common association with preterm birth?
Concomitant low birth weight
Why might a term infant be classified as large for gestational age (LGA)?
Because of intrauterine growth restriction
What defines an early term infant?
Born between 37 weeks and 38 weeks, 6 days
How is gestational age typically estimated within 1 to 2 weeks after birth?
By the mother's last normal menstrual period
What is the weight range for a low-birth-weight (LBW) infant?
250 g or less
Why are all infants in the categories defined by the World Health Organization considered high-risk newborns?
Regardless of their gestational age and birth weight
Learn about the specialized care required for preterm (premature) newborns in the intensive care nursery, including monitoring techniques and the nurse's complex role. This quiz aims to enhance understanding of the challenges and technologies involved in caring for preterm infants.
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