Neonatology

Question 1

Definition of low birth weight

Answer 1

<2500 g

Question 2

Definition of very low birth weight

Answer 2

<1500g

Question 3

Definition of extremely low birth weight

Answer 3

<1000g

Question 4

Which race has the highest infant mortality in the US?

Answer 4

African Americans

Question 5

Neonatal mortality represents what percentage of the total infant mortality?

Answer 5

2/3

Question 6

What maternal factors correspond with higher neonatal mortality?

Answer 6

• -Late/no prenatal care
• -<15 or >40
• -Underlying disease
• -Single
• -Smoking

Question 7

Which sex has higher infant mortality rates?

Answer 7

Boys

Question 8

What is the most significant risk factor for prematurity (preterm delivery)?

Answer 8

Prior preterm birth

Question 9

What is the leading cause of infant death in the US?

Answer 9

Congenital malformation (20%)

Question 10

For preterm infants, what independent risk factors correspond with increased mortality?

Answer 10

Male sex, 5 minute APGAR <4, lack of antenatal steroids, persistent bradycardia at 5min, hypothermia, IUGR