Question 1

What type of intervention advises mothers and fathers to place their low birth weight neonates on their chests for 2 to 3 hours a day?

Accepted Answer

Kangaroo care involves placing a low birth weight neonate on the parent's chest for several hours a day, providing skin-to-skin contact and promoting bonding and temperature regulation. Papoose care involves wrapping the infant tightly in blankets or swaddling, whereas marsupial care refers to a type of kangaroo care used with pouches or slings. Frequent contact care is a general term that could encompass a variety of interventions but does not specifically refer to placing neonates on their parents' chests for extended periods of time.

Question 2

Your sister did everything that she could to have a healthy pregnancy,but her baby was born at 33 weeks and was "small for date." She is not sure what that means.What would you tell her? This means that her baby was ____.

Accepted Answer

"Small for date" means that the baby was born weighing less than was expected for their gestational age, indicating that the baby may have experienced growth restriction in the womb. This can be a result of various factors and may require additional medical attention for the baby after birth.

Question 3

Born at 32 weeks after conception,Sasha weights in at 900 grams (about 2 pounds).Given this information,Sasha is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Sasha is born at 32 weeks, which is considered preterm (before 37 weeks), and weighs 900 grams, which is classified as extremely low birth weight (less than 1000 grams).

Question 4

Your roommate's brother and sister-in-law just had a baby girl.Their daughter was born with very low birth weight.They did not get much help in terms of advice and are now leaving the hospital after only being there 7 days.What type of close-contact intervention would you advise for them?

Accepted Answer

Kangaroo care involves skin-to-skin contact between the infant and parent, which has been shown to have numerous benefits for low birth weight babies, including stabilizing their heart rate, breathing, and temperature. It also promotes bonding and can help with milk production in mothers. Papoose care involves swaddling the baby tightly to restrict movement, which is not recommended for premature infants as it can restrict breathing and blood flow. Marsupial care does not exist as a recognized intervention. Frequent contact care could be beneficial, but kangaroo care is a more specific and effective intervention for low birth weight babies.

Question 5

What type of intervention for low birth weight neonates is so successful that it is used in over 75% of neonatal intensive care units in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Kangaroo care, also known as skin-to-skin care, involves holding a diapered newborn directly against the bare chest of a parent or caregiver. This intervention has been shown to improve the survival rates and overall health outcomes of low birth weight neonates, and it is widely used in NICUs throughout the United States.

Question 6

What is the substance called that coats the lungs and keeps the air sacs in the lungs from collapsing?

Accepted Answer

The substance that coats the lungs and keeps the air sacs from collapsing is called surfactant. It is a mixture of proteins and lipids that reduces the surface tension in the lungs, allowing them to expand easily with each breath. A is incorrect because there is no such thing as pulmonary oil. B is incorrect because mucus is a different substance produced by glands in the respiratory system that helps trap particles and pathogens. D is incorrect because there is no such thing as liquivent.

Question 7

____ neonates have a four time higher death rate than ____ infants.

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Question 8

Which of the following is a substance that lubricates the lungs and helps the neonate breathe independently?

Accepted Answer

Surfactant is a substance that is present in the lungs and helps to reduce surface tension, making it easier for the neonate to breathe independently. It is produced by type II pneumocytes in the alveoli and is essential for the proper function of the lungs. Leptin, acetylcholine, and white blood cells are not directly involved in the lubrication of the lungs or the process of breathing.

Question 9

Research has shown that what type of treatment intervention for low birth weight neonates helps them to survive their first year?

Accepted Answer

Kangaroo care has been found to be an effective treatment intervention for low birth weight neonates. This involves placing the baby on the mother's chest, skin-to-skin, for several hours a day. Kangaroo care helps regulate the baby's temperature, breathing, and heart rate, and promotes bonding between the mother and child. Studies have shown that infants who receive kangaroo care are more likely to survive their first year compared to those who do not receive this intervention.

Question 10

Which continents have the highest rates of low birth weight neonates?

Accepted Answer

According to studies and reports, Asia and Africa have the highest rates of low birth weight neonates compared to other continents.

Question 11

Tatem is a low birth weight neonate who now has longer periods of sleep,cries less,and has gained weight much faster than other preterm babies.Which of the following treatments would you suspect that Tatem's parents are using?

Accepted Answer

Kangaroo care involves skin-to-skin contact between the parents and the newborn which promotes bonding, warmth, and encourages the baby to breastfeed. Studies have shown that kangaroo care can help with weight gain, reduce crying, and improve sleep patterns in preterm babies. Calcium supplements and Harlow treatments are not relevant to the described improvements in the baby's condition. Montessori care is an educational philosophy but is not related to neonatal care.

Question 12

Which of the following describes a neonate who was born small-for-date?

Accepted Answer

Small-for-date refers to infants that have a birth weight below the 10th percentile for their gestational age. Option B states that the neonate weighs less than 90% of infants born at the same gestational age, which is a correct description of small-for-date neonate. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe small-for-date in terms of weight.

Question 13

____ is defined as the number of weeks since conception.

Accepted Answer

Gestational age is defined as the number of weeks since conception, and is an important measurement in determining the health of a fetus and predicting the due date of a pregnancy. Birth weight (A) refers to the weight of the baby at birth, and can vary based on a number of factors. Pregnancy timeline (C) is a general term that refers to the progression of pregnancy, but does not provide specific information on gestational age. Small-for-date (D) refers to a condition in which a baby is smaller than expected for their gestational age.

Question 14

According to the text,what are neonates who weigh less than 90% of what they should for their gestational age referred to as?

Accepted Answer

Neonates who weigh less than 90% of what they should for their gestational age are referred to as small for date.

Question 15

Low birth weight usually occurs because ____.

Accepted Answer

Low birth weight can occur due to a disruption during prenatal development such as poor nutrition, infections, maternal drug use, or other factors that affect fetal growth. It is not necessarily a result of irresponsible parents, trauma to the placenta, or unknown factors.

Question 16

For developing countries,the main cause for low birth weight neonates is ____; whereas,in developed countries it is ____.

Accepted Answer

In developing countries, malnourishment is the main cause of low birth weight neonates due to inadequate access to nutritious food and prenatal care. On the other hand, in developed countries, cigarette smoking is the main cause of low birth weight neonates as smoking during pregnancy can affect fetal growth and development.

Question 17

Low birth weight is the ____ in developed countries.

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Question 18

Your roommate is a smoker.You and he are having an argument because he not only thinks that smoking is OK,but also thinks it is fine when a pregnant woman smokes-his mother did.You argue that,among other things,women who smoke when pregnant have newborns who are ____.

Accepted Answer

Smoking during pregnancy can cause a variety of problems for the baby, including low birth weight, which can lead to complications and health issues. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. B, C, and D are not accurate outcomes of smoking during pregnancy.

Question 19

What is the current percentage of low birth weight neonates in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The current percentage of low birth weight neonates in the United States is approximately 8%.

Question 20

What is the main cause of low birth weight in developed countries?

Accepted Answer

Maternal cigarette smoking is the main cause of low birth weight in developed countries. Smoking during pregnancy can restrict blood flow to the fetus, leading to lower oxygen and nutrient supply which results in slow growth and development. It is also associated with many other adverse health outcomes for both the mother and child. Other factors such as maternal malnourishment, drug abuse, and anemia can contribute to low birth weight but are not the primary cause in developed countries.

Quiz 3: Birth and the Newborn Child