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Basic Concepts Flashcards

1
Q

What is the definition of stillbirth?

A

foetus born with no signs of life=>24 weeks of pregnancy

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2
Q

What is the definition of perinatal mortality rate?

A

Stillbirths + deaths
within the first week per 1000 live births and still
births

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3
Q

What is the definition of neonatal mortality rate?

A

Deaths of live born
infants within the first 4 weeks after birth per
1000 live births

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4
Q

What is the definition of neonate?

A

<= 28 days old

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5
Q

What is the definition of a preterm infant?

A

gestation < 37 weeks of pregnancy

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6
Q

What is the definition of a term infant?

A

37-41 weeks

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7
Q

What is the definition of post term infant?

A

> = 42 weeks of pregnancy

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8
Q

What is the definition of normal birth weight?

A

2.5kg – 4.5 kg

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9
Q

What is the definition of low birth weight?

A

< 2500 g

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10
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What is the definition of very low birth weight?

A

< 1500 g

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11
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What is the definition of extremely low birth weight?

A

< 1000 g

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12
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What is the definition of small for gestational age?

A

birthweight < 10th

centile for gestational age

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13
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What is the definition of large for gestational age?

A

birthweight > 90th

centile for gestational age

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14
Q

What is a health visitor?

A

Health professional that

supports parents with their childcare

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15
Q

What is a social worker?

A 
Families to enhance their social functioning and
overall wellbeing (e.g. with safeguarding issues)
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16
Q

What is the leading cause of mortality in <5 year olds?

A

Prematurity

17
Q

What routine examinations do newborns have shortly after birth?

A

Weight at birth and first week gain

Thorough physical exam within first 72 hours

18
Q

When is the neonatal hearing test done?

A

Before leaving hospital or within first few weeks of life

19
Q

When is the heel prick test done?

A

5-8 days after birth

20
Q

What is tested for on the heel prick test?

A 
Sickle cell disease
Cystic fibrosis
Congenital
hypothyroidism
Inherited metabolic
diseases
21
Q

What are the inherited metabolic diseases?

A 
Phenylketonuria
Medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD)
Maple syrup urine disease
Isovaleric acidaemia
Glutaric aciduria type 1
Homocystinuria (pyridoxine unresponsive)
22
Q

Why may oxygen saturation screening be done?

A

For critical congenital heart disease

23
Q

When does the health visitor do the new baby review?

A

10-14 days after birth

24
Q

When does the GP do a thorough examination?

A

6-8 weeks

25
Q

What happens at 9-12 months?

A

Review to assess development (incl. ASQ-3)

26
Q

What happens at 2-2.5 years?

A

Another review

27
Q

What does perinatal mean?

A

Medical care of the fetus and infant before, during and after birth

PaedsY5 Perinatal medicine (5 decks)

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