Premature vs Postmature Infants

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What is a major sign of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in newborns?

  • Hypoxemia
  • Expiratory grunting (correct)
  • Bradycardia
  • Hypertension

Which diagnostic exam is the fastest for determining fetal lung maturity in cases of RDS?

  • Fetal lung maturity assay (correct)
  • Arterial blood gas (ABG)
  • Blood glucose test
  • X-ray

What is the primary cause of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome in newborns?

  • Aspiration of amniotic fluid with meconium (correct)
  • Intrauterine stress
  • Post-term delivery
  • Maternal hypertension

Which medication is used in the treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) to dilate pulmonary bronchus?

<p>Nitric oxide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does early-onset sepsis typically occur in newborns?

<p>Within 3 days after birth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical manifestation of sepsis in newborns?

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

What distinguishes a premature infant from a postmature infant?

<p>Thin and pinkish skin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) small for gestational age infants?

<p>Slowed rate of intrauterine growth and low birth weight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) in infants?

<p>Maternal obesity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a priority nursing care action for small for gestational age infants in the first few days of life?

<p>Initiation and maintenance of respirations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do premature infants typically appear in terms of skin and posture?

<p>Thin and pinkish skin with plenty of lanugo (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of maintaining neutral thermal environment in newborns under radiant warmers?

<p>To ensure proper core temperature with minimal oxygen consumption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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