Preterm Infants

Question 1 of 19

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A baby is considered preterm if it is born before the th week of gestation

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Question 2 of 19

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Birth before ( 22, 24, 26 ) weeks is considered incompatible with life

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Question 3 of 19

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Woman with a multiple pregnancy are more likely to have a post term birth

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True
False

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Question 4 of 19

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On average:
Women with twins give birth around ( 37, 39 ) weeks
Women with triplets give birth around ( 34, 36 ) weeks

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Question 5 of 19

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Preterm babies have increased sensitivity to the ( cold, heat ), have reduced production of ( pulmonary surfactant, red blood cells, cerebral grey matter ) and are more likely to be ( hypoglycaemic, hyperglycaemic )

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Question 6 of 19

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If a baby is <28 weeks gestation, their body (not head) is placed in a plastic bag post birth in order to keep them warm

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True
False

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Question 7 of 19

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The umbilical cord should be clamped as soon as possible after birth.

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True
False

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Question 8 of 19

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Newborn babies generate most of their heat by shivering vigorously

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True
False

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Question 9 of 19

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Which medical condition involving the infarction and subsequent necrosis of a portion of the bowel can be treated via parenteral nutrition?

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Question 10 of 19

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Exclusive breastfeeding protects against necrotising enterocolitis

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True
False

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Question 11 of 19

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A lack of which substance causes respiratory distress in premature babies?
A lack of

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Question 12 of 19

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A lack of pulmonary causes respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature babies

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Question 13 of 19

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Which type of medication can be given to mothers if they are expected to have a premature birth, in order to protect her child against Respiratory Distress Syndrome?

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Question 14 of 19

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Which substance is also typically given intravenously in women giving birth preterm for neuroprotection of her child?

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Question 15 of 19

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What appearance do the lungs have on CXR in a baby with respiratory distress?

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Ground Glass appearance
Pleural Plaque appearance
Blunted costophrenic angles
Snow White appearance

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Question 16 of 19

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Neonates are at an increased risk of intraventricular haemorrhage. Which substance is given to the mother in order to protect the foetus from this?

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Question 17 of 19

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When giving a neonate oxygen via a ventilator, you should aim to get the O2 sats to 100%.

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True
False

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Question 18 of 19

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Giving a neonate too much oxygen can result in ( blindness, deafness, cardiovascular abnormality )

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Question 19 of 19

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Preterm Infants

Question 1 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

A baby is considered preterm if it is born before the th week of gestation

Explanation

Question 2 of 19

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

Birth before 22 24 26( 22, 24, 26 ) weeks is considered incompatible with life

Explanation

Question 3 of 19

Woman with a multiple pregnancy are more likely to have a post term birth

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 19

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

On average: Women with twins give birth around 37 39( 37, 39 ) weeks Women with triplets give birth around 34 36( 34, 36 ) weeks

Explanation

Question 5 of 19

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 6 of 19

If a baby is <28 weeks gestation, their body (not head) is placed in a plastic bag post birth in order to keep them warm

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 19

The umbilical cord should be clamped as soon as possible after birth.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 19

Newborn babies generate most of their heat by shivering vigorously

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Which medical condition involving the infarction and subsequent necrosis of a portion of the bowel can be treated via parenteral nutrition?

Explanation

Question 10 of 19

Exclusive breastfeeding protects against necrotising enterocolitis

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

A lack of which substance causes respiratory distress in premature babies? A lack of

Explanation

Question 12 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

A lack of pulmonary causes respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature babies

Explanation

Question 13 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Which type of medication can be given to mothers if they are expected to have a premature birth, in order to protect her child against Respiratory Distress Syndrome?

Explanation

Question 14 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Which substance is also typically given intravenously in women giving birth preterm for neuroprotection of her child?

Explanation

Question 15 of 19

What appearance do the lungs have on CXR in a baby with respiratory distress?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Neonates are at an increased risk of intraventricular haemorrhage. Which substance is given to the mother in order to protect the foetus from this?

Explanation

Question 17 of 19

When giving a neonate oxygen via a ventilator, you should aim to get the O2 sats to 100%.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 19

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

Giving a neonate too much oxygen can result in blindness deafness cardiovascular abnormality( blindness, deafness, cardiovascular abnormality )

Explanation

Question 19 of 19

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

Giving a neonate too much oxygen can result in blindness deafness cardiovascular abnormality( blindness, deafness, cardiovascular abnormality )

Explanation

Birth before ( 22, 24, 26 ) weeks is considered incompatible with life

On average:
Women with twins give birth around ( 37, 39 ) weeks
Women with triplets give birth around ( 34, 36 ) weeks

A lack of which substance causes respiratory distress in premature babies?
A lack of

Giving a neonate too much oxygen can result in ( blindness, deafness, cardiovascular abnormality )

Giving a neonate too much oxygen can result in ( blindness, deafness, cardiovascular abnormality )