Several Factors Explain Why a Preterm Baby May Be Hard

question 3

Multiple Choice

Several factors explain why a preterm baby may be hard to feed. An exception is _____.

• A) lethargy
• B) abdominal distension
• C) altered breathing and heart rate
• D) disorganized feeding
• E) high tolerance of volume

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Definitions:

Perceptual Set

A psychological predisposition to perceive things in a certain way, influenced by expectations, emotions, and culture.

Perception

The process of organizing, interpreting, and making sense of sensory information to represent and understand the environment.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve physical and mental reactions to different situations, influencing thoughts, behaviors, and well-being.

ESP

Short for extrasensory perception, it refers to the purported ability to acquire information without using the known five senses.