NSNE 7200 Exam 5 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Preterm infants are at risk for hypothermia due to:
Question 1 options:
a)
Less white and brown fat stores
b)
Less ability to flex
c)
Increased presence of lanugo
d)
A&B
e)
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER d)
A&B
True or false: Non-shivering thermogenesis is the main mechanism of heat production in
neonates. T/F? - CORRECT ANSWER T
True or false: If an infant who is at risk for hypoglycemia has glucose of 2.3, it would be
appropriate to feed ad lib and recheck prior to next feed. T/F? - CORRECT
ANSWER F
An undressed infant placed directly on a weighing scale will lose heat by:
Question 4 options:
a)
Radiation
b)
Evaporation
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Preterm infants are at risk for hypothermia due to:
Question 1 options:
a)
Less white and brown fat stores
b)
Less ability to flex
c)
Increased presence of lanugo
d)
A&B
e)
All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER d)
A&B
True or false: Non-shivering thermogenesis is the main mechanism of heat production in
neonates. T/F? - CORRECT ANSWER T
True or false: If an infant who is at risk for hypoglycemia has glucose of 2.3, it would be
appropriate to feed ad lib and recheck prior to next feed. T/F? - CORRECT
ANSWER F
An undressed infant placed directly on a weighing scale will lose heat by:
Question 4 options:
a)
Radiation
b)
Evaporation
