Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

12 Questions

0 Views

Premature vs Postmature Infants

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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?

Nitric oxide Signup and view all the answers

When does early-onset sepsis typically occur in newborns?

Within 3 days after birth Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical manifestation of sepsis in newborns?

Tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a premature infant from a postmature infant?

Thin and pinkish skin Signup and view all the answers

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

Slowed rate of intrauterine growth and low birth weight Signup and view all the answers

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

Maternal obesity 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?

Initiation and maintenance of respirations Signup and view all the answers

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

Thin and pinkish skin with plenty of lanugo Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure proper core temperature with minimal oxygen consumption Signup and view all the answers