The Condition During Which Infants Are at an Increased Risk

question 21

Multiple Choice

The condition during which infants are at an increased risk for subgaleal hemorrhage is called what?

• A) Infection
• B) Jaundice
• C) Caput succedaneum
• D) Erythema toxicum neonatorum

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Definitions:

Incision

A surgical cut made in the skin or flesh by a sharp instrument, often as the first step in an operative procedure.

AntiCOAGulant

A medication used to prevent or reduce blood coagulation (clotting), often prescribed to reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack.

International Normalized Ratio

A blood test value that measures the time it takes for blood to clot and compares it to an average.

Preadmission Testing

Medical tests conducted before admission to a hospital or before an operation to assess the patient's health status and risk factors.