Preterm Infants

question 44

Multiple Choice

Preterm infants

• A) have minimal nutritional problems.
• B) may have problems sucking and swallowing.
• C) will almost always die.
• D) are born with adequate mineral and fat stores.

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Definitions:

Thickness

The measurement of how thick an object is, usually referenced in contexts varying from material properties to medical conditions like the thickness of a blood vessel wall.

Excessive Breathing

Breathing at an abnormally rapid rate, leading to decreased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood.

Hyperpnea

Increased depth and rate of breathing, usually in response to physical activity or a specific physiological demand.

Cricoid Cartilage

A ring-shaped cartilage found at the base of the larynx (voice box) and is important for maintaining an open airway.