Neonatal Tutorial Flashcards
1
Q
name four factors that can contribute to being small for gestational age
A
smoking
pregnancy induced hypertension
infection
genetics
2
Q
what are the two forms of growth restrictions?
A
asymmetrical
symmetrical
3
Q
what is asymmetrical growth restriction?
A
head grows more than the body
4
Q
what is symmetrical growth restriction?
A
growth is proportionally small
5
Q
what type of growth restriction is more likely to have a genetic cause
A
symmetrical
