NICU Nursing questions with correct answers

What is the high risk neonate defined as? - Answer A newborn, regardless of gestational age or birth weight, who has greater than average chance of morbidity or mortality d/t conditions associated with birth and the transition to extrauterine life. How is a high risk neonate classified by weight? - Answer -Low birth weight: 2500g -Very low birth weight: 1500g -Extremely low birth weight: 1000g How is a high risk neonate classified by growth? - Answer -Intrauterine growth restriction -Small for gestational age -Large for gestational age How is a high risk neonate classified by gestational age? - Answer -Premature infant: /= 36 6/7 weeks -Term infant: /= 37 0/7 weeks -Postmature infant: 42 weeks What are risk factors that increase the likelihood of NICU admission? - Answer -Prematurity -Low birth weight -Birth depression -High risk pregnancy