A characteristic that is common in infants with trisomy 13, 18, and 21 is
a. cardiac defects
b. hypotonia
c. low set ears - ANSWERS-a. cardiac defects
A risk factor for IVH is
a. decreased venous pressure
b. greater than 41 weeks gestation
c. hyperviscosity - ANSWERS-c. hyperviscosity
Synchronized ventilation has been demonstrated to decrease
a. duration of ventilation therapy
b. mortality
c. work of breathing - ANSWERS-c. work of breathing
Infants should not receive fluoride supplements until they are
a. 3 months old
b. 6 months old
c. 9 months old - ANSWERS-b. 6 months old
,Infants of diabetic mothers are at increased risk for hypoglycemia because of
insulin-stimulated peripheral glucose uptake and
a. abnormalities in glucose metabolism
b. altered regulation of insulin secretions
c. inhibition of gluconeogenesis - ANSWERS-c. inhibition of gluconeogenesis
The rise in glomerular filtration rate after birth can be attributed to:
a. elongation of the loops of Henle
b. expansion of the filtration surface area
c. rise in circulating renin levels - ANSWERS-b. expansion of the filtration surface
area
During resuscitation an infant is noted to have weak peripheral pulses, persistent
tachycardia, and diminished muscle tone. The most appropriate intervention
would be:
a. epinephrine 0.1-0.3 mL/kg
b. NS 10 mL/kg
c. sodium bicarb 2 mEq/kg - ANSWERS-b. NS 10 mL/kg
A statement that characterizes neonatal renal function in the very low birth
weight neonate, is that the neonate has an
a. inability of the proximal tubule to reabsorb adequate amounts of sodium
,b. inability to dilute urine to the same degree as the adult
c. increased bicarb reabsorption In the proximal tubule - ANSWERS-a. inability of
the proximal tubule to reabsorb adequate amounts of sodium
On auscultation of the lungs, a high-pitched sound is heard during expiration. This
is consistent with:
a. rhonchi
b. stridor
c. wheezing - ANSWERS-c. wheezing
Maturation of the 25 week gestation neonates skin may take up to how many
weeks?
a. 2 weeks
b. 4 weeks
c. 8 weeks - ANSWERS-c. 8 weeks
In premature infants, bilirubin levels generally peak on day
a. 3 of life
b. 5 of life
c. 8 of life - ANSWERS-b. 5 of life
Preterm - Peaks day 5-6 of life
term- peaks 3 days of life
, A neonate born to a mother who developed varicella rash three days prior to
delivery should receive
a. acyclovir
b. IVIG
c. VariZIG - ANSWERS-c. VariZIG
Genital ambiguity should prompt the healthcare team to screen for
a. congenital adrenal hyperplasia
b. hypothyroidism
c. pituitary gland disorders - ANSWERS-a. congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Limited horizontal nystagmus resolves by:
a. 1-2 months of age
b. 2-3 months of age
c. 3-4 months of age - ANSWERS-c. 3-4 months of age
Infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia have increased energy needs, often as
much as:
a. 10-20%
b. 20-40%
c. 40-60% - ANSWERS-b. 20-40%
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