Which Statement Describing Physiologic Jaundice Is Incorrect

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement describing physiologic jaundice is incorrect?

• A) Neonatal jaundice is common, but kernicterus is rare.
• B) The appearance of jaundice during the first 24 hours or beyond day 7 indicates a pathologic process.
• C) Because jaundice may not appear before discharge, parents need instruction on how to assess it and when to call for medical help.
• D) Breastfed babies have a lower incidence of jaundice.

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Definitions:

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, focusing on cognitive growth and the stages of development.

Formal Operational

The final stage of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Tacit Knowledge

Knowledge that is difficult to transfer to another person by writing it down or verbalizing it, often acquired through personal experience and context.

Sternberg

Refers to Robert Sternberg, an American psychologist known for his theory on intelligence, creativity, wisdom, and love.