#1
What is considered a premature birth?
A birth that occurs before 37 weeks of gestation
ExplanationBirth before full term gestation
#2
What is the purpose of using an incubator for a premature baby?
To provide a controlled environment for temperature and humidity
ExplanationTemperature and humidity control
#3
What is the primary purpose of phototherapy in the care of neonates?
To treat neonatal jaundice
ExplanationTreatment for jaundice
#4
Why is breast milk considered particularly beneficial for premature infants?
All of the above
ExplanationProvides numerous benefits
#5
How does the use of a ventilator support premature babies with respiratory issues?
By assisting or taking over the work of breathing for the baby
ExplanationAssists breathing
#6
What is the primary function of a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)?
To provide specialized care for newborns who are ill or premature
ExplanationSpecialized care for ill or premature newborns
#7
Why is routine screening for hearing loss important in premature infants?
Premature infants are at a higher risk of developing hearing loss
ExplanationHigh risk of hearing loss
#8
Which of the following is a common complication in premature infants?
Respiratory distress syndrome
ExplanationCommon breathing complication
#9
What role does surfactant play in neonatal care for premature babies?
It aids in lung development and function
ExplanationAssists lung development
#10
What is the significance of the Apgar score in neonatal care?
It assesses the newborn's physical condition after birth
ExplanationAssessment of newborn's condition
#11
Which nutrient is critically important for the development of premature babies?
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
ExplanationCritical for brain development
#12
How does Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) benefit preterm infants?
By delivering mild air pressure to keep the airways open
ExplanationKeeps airways open
#13
What is necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and why is it significant in premature infants?
A gastrointestinal disease that can affect preterm infants
ExplanationGut disease in premature infants
#14
What is the primary goal of developmental care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)?
To support the infant's development through a nurturing environment
ExplanationNurturing environment for development
#15
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'kangaroo care'?
A care strategy where babies are held skin-to-skin for warmth and bonding
ExplanationSkin-to-skin warmth and bonding
#16
Which of the following is an indicator of neonatal sepsis?
Decreased activity level
ExplanationSign of infection
#17
Which of the following best describes the term 'intraventricular hemorrhage' (IVH) in neonates?
Bleeding within the brain's ventricular system
ExplanationBrain bleeding in infants
#18
Why is the monitoring of oxygen levels critical in the care of premature infants?
High oxygen levels can lead to the development of retinopathy of prematurity
ExplanationPreventing eye disease
#19
What is the significance of the 'golden hour' in neonatal care for premature infants?
The initial hour post-delivery when critical interventions can improve survival
ExplanationCritical intervention window