All of the Following Are Specific Issues That Put Preterm

question 4

Multiple Choice

All of the following are specific issues that put preterm babies at risk after delivery except:

• A)Immature tissue that is more susceptible to oxygen toxicity
• B)Immature nervous system, which may not provide enough stimulation to breathe
• C)Strong capillaries within the brain, which are at higher risk for rupture and bleeding
• D)Surfactant-deficient lungs that make ventilation difficult and more susceptible to injury by positive pressure ventilation

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Definitions:

Cerumen

A wax-like substance produced by glands in the ear canal; also called earwax.

Pruritus

This term refers to severe itching of the skin, which can be a symptom of various conditions, including dermatological diseases, allergic reactions, and systemic diseases.

Vertigo

Dizziness.

Presbycusis

Age-related hearing loss, typically occurring in both ears, slowly progressing as a person ages.