Week 2 Quiz

Question 1

What do umbilical arteries do

Answer 1

The Umbilical arteries transport deoxygenated blood from the fetus to the placenta

Question 2

A woman has just given birth and she is actively bleeding. In the rush of the emergency, the baby is put onto a cot but is left uncovered. What is the heat mechanism causing heat loss to the newborn in this

Answer 2

Radiation

Question 3

The white sticky substance that covers the baby’s skin in uterus and helps to protect against infection in the early days is called:

Answer 3

Vernix

Question 4

How is prolactin release stimulated

Answer 4

Prolactin is released by the sucking of the baby on the breast

Question 5

How is prolactin release stimulated

Answer 5

Prolactin is released by the sucking of the baby on the breast

Question 6

All newborns lose some weight in the early days while breastfeeding is being established. What is considered normal amount of weight loss in newborn babies?

Answer 6

up to 10% in first days, returning v to birth weight at day 10-14

Question 7

Which process of the fetal development is mediated by the action of folic acid?

Answer 7

neural tube formation

Question 8

The recommended dose of Vitamin D supplement for pregnant and lactating women is?

Answer 8

10 micrograms

Question 9

3 benefits of optimal cord clamping

Answer 9

With the cord being left to stop pulsing and so increased blood to the neonate there is a reduced risk of anaemia and need for a blood transfusion
Stem cells aiding repair and growth
With significant changes in the circulation of the baby as it adapts to extra uterine life it allows this to happen completely, without interference and so less stress on the neonate.

Question 10

3 constituents of breast milk that aren’t on formula

Answer 10

Human milk contains leucocytes, antibodies, lactoferritin and certain milk lipids

Question 11

What signs would you discuss with the mother to help her tell if her baby is getting enough breastmilk?

Answer 11

Wet nappies
Yellow soft stools
Content after feed
Weight gain
Full cheeks
The mothers breasts should feel relatively soft and ‘empty’

Question 12

The loss of heat due to cooler air circulating over the skin

Answer 12

Convection

Question 13

The direct loss of energy from the body with rate of loss proportionate to ambient temperature

Answer 13

Radiation

Question 14

The loss of heat through conversion of liquid on skin to vapour

Answer 14

Evaporation

Question 15

Transfer of body heat to cooler object in contact with the baby

Answer 15

Conduction