Preterm Infants Are at a High Risk of Illness and Death

question 355

Multiple Choice

Preterm infants are at a high risk of illness and death because

• A)they usually have to be born by Caesarean section.
• B)they have not had time to fully develop as fetuses.
• C)their mothers used anaesthesia during childbirth.
• D)they have a chromosomal disorder.

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Definitions:

Mood Disorder

A category of mental health disorders characterized by a disturbance in a person’s mood, leading to periods of depression or exaggerated happiness.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent issues with attention, impulsiveness, and, in some cases, hyperactivity.

Symptoms

Observable signs or indicators that something may be wrong with the body or mind, often signaling presence of a disease or disorder.