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What is the primary reason for the preterm infant's inability to conserve heat?
 
  a. A smaller surface area in relation to body weight
  b. An increased tendency to shiver when cold stressed
  c. Increased vasoconstriction of surface blood vessels
  d. Lack of subcutaneous fat that would provide some insulation

Question 2

During pregnancy there are a number of changes that occur as a direct result of the presence of the fetus. Which of these adaptations meet this criteria? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Leukorrhea
  b. Development of the operculum
  c. Quickening
  d. Ballottement
  e. Lightening



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Answer to Question 1

D
Subcutaneous fat acts as an insulator for the neonate; however, the preterm neonate lacks subcutaneous fat, which builds up during the end of the third trimester of gestation. Even normal neonates are unable to shiver.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E
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Correct Leukorrhea is a white or slightly gray vaginal discharge that develops in
response to cervical stimulation by estrogen and progesterone. Quickening
is the first recognition of fetal movements or feeling life. Quickening is
often described as a flutter and is felt earlier in multiparous women than in
primiparas. Lightening occurs when the fetus begins to descent into the
pelvis. This occurs two weeks before labor in the nullipara and at the start
of labor in the multipara.
Incorrect Mucous fills the cervical canal creating a plug otherwise known as the
operculum. The operculum acts as a barrier against bacterial invasion
during the pregnancy. Passive movement of the unengaged fetus is referred
to as ballottement.



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