Even Full-Term Babies May Be at Risk for Respiratory Distress

question 44

Multiple Choice

Even full-term babies may be at risk for respiratory distress syndrome if:

• A) they sleep with their parents.
• B) they are not breastfed.
• C) their mothers are diabetic.
• D) their fathers smoke.

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Definitions:

Diaphragmatic Hernia

A birth defect or condition where there is an abnormal opening in the diaphragm, allowing abdominal organs to move into the chest cavity.

Granulomatous Hepatitis

An inflammation of the liver characterized by the presence of granulomas, which are small areas of inflammation.

Umbilical Hernia

A condition where the intestine protrudes through the abdominal muscles at the belly button, more common in infants.

Femoral Hernia

A bulge near the groin or inner thigh caused by intestine pushing through a weakness in the abdominal wall into the femoral canal.