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Prematurity: Diagnosis and Related Conditions

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1.  Which of the following is true of outcomes related to respiratory complications in infants born prematurely? Feeding problems in premature infants with respiratory complications are well documented Premature infants with respiratory complications feed more efficiently It is rare for premature infants to have respiratory complications Poor feeding is not associated with respiratory complications

2.  Which of the following is true about cardiovascular abnormalities in premature infants? All infants born prematurely have severe cardiovascular abnormalities Patent ductus arteriosus is a cardiovascular abnormality associated with prematurity Prematurity is not associated with cardiovascular abnormalities None of the above

3.  Which of the following is true about the occurrence of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in premature infants? IVH is the most common neuropathological lesion associated with prematurity IVH is not shown to be associated with negative outcomes in premature infants Grade I - IVH is associated with the worst outcomes Both B and C are correct

4.  Which of the following is a characteristic of necrotizing enterocolitis? Lethargy Poor feeding Temperature instability All of the above

5.  Which of the following is true about feeding and swallowing problems occurring in relation to chronically ill children? Chronically ill children do not have feeding and swallowing problems Circular relationship exists in which pulmonary or constipation results from feeding/swallowing problems and intake is further limited Chronically ill children commonly eat more and weight gain is primary All of the above

6.  Which of the following is immature in the premature infant? Nervous system Respiratory system Gastrointestinal system All of the above

7.  Which is true of stress in the premature infant? Stress is part of life and infants adapt without difficulty Premature infants are too immature to experience stress Stress during early development is associated with long-term changes in neurobehavioral development Stress results in the premature infant becoming stronger

8.  Which is true about influence of repeated stress on a premature infant? Feeding is impacted in the NICU and after discharge Infants tend to eat more in the NICU if they are stressed Stressing an infant is a commonly used and effective strategy prior to feeding All of the above

9.  Which is true about the early life of a premature infant? Experience atypical types of stimulation Experience atypical types of interaction Both A and B are correct None of the above

10.  Which of the following is true about cues of the premature infant in the NICU? Respiratory distress is the only cue a premature infant exhibits Crying is the only cue a premature infant displays Premature infants only provide cues after they reach term Caregivers may have difficulty understanding cues