Preterm Infants

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Preterm infants lecture given on the Thursday of Week 5 - I'm dying for it to be christmas.
Matthew Coulson
Quiz by Matthew Coulson, updated more than 1 year ago
Matthew Coulson
Created by Matthew Coulson over 5 years ago
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Question 1

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A baby is considered preterm if it is born before the [blank_start]37[blank_end]th week of gestation
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  • 37

Question 2

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Birth before [blank_start]22[blank_end] weeks is considered incompatible with life
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  • 22
  • 24
  • 26

Question 3

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

Question 4

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On average: Women with twins give birth around [blank_start]37[blank_end] weeks Women with triplets give birth around [blank_start]34[blank_end] weeks
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  • 37
  • 39
  • 34
  • 36

Question 5

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

Question 6

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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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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Newborn babies generate most of their heat by shivering vigorously
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  • True
  • False

Question 9

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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? [blank_start]Necrotising Enterocolitis[blank_end]
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  • Necrotising Enterocolitis

Question 10

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Exclusive breastfeeding protects against necrotising enterocolitis
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  • True
  • False

Question 11

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A lack of which substance causes respiratory distress in premature babies? A lack of [blank_start]pulmonary surfactant[blank_end]
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  • pulmonary surfactant

Question 12

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A lack of pulmonary [blank_start]surfactant[blank_end] causes respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature babies
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  • surfactant

Question 13

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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? [blank_start]Steroids[blank_end]
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  • Steroids

Question 14

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Which substance is also typically given intravenously in women giving birth preterm for neuroprotection of her child? [blank_start]Magnesium Sulphate[blank_end]
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  • Magnesium Sulphate

Question 15

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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

Question 16

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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? [blank_start]Magnesium Sulphate[blank_end]
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  • Magnesium Sulphate

Question 17

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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

Question 18

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Giving a neonate too much oxygen can result in [blank_start]blindness[blank_end]
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  • blindness
  • deafness
  • cardiovascular abnormality

Question 19

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Giving a neonate too much oxygen can result in [blank_start]blindness[blank_end]
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  • blindness
  • deafness
  • cardiovascular abnormality
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