OCTH 611: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

c. 10%.

Approximately what % of childbirths result in some form of complication?

a. 2%.

b. 5%.

c. 10%.

d. 22%.

e. 100%.

f. ADLs.

Which of the following is not a role of the OT in the NICU regarding evaluation?

a. Sensory response.

b. Arousal.

c. Behavioral performance.

d. Positioning/ handling.

e. Feeding.

f. ADLs.

g. Splinting.

b. Transdisciplinary.

Staff in the NICU are:

a. Multidisciplinary.

b. Transdisciplinary.

c. Interdisciplinary.

d. Independent.

b. 23-26 weeks.

Survival is possible for premature babies born as early as:

a. 10-16 weeks.

b. 23-26 weeks.

c. 26-28 weeks.

d. Up to 30 weeks.

Acquisition occupations.

An infant occupation that provides for a foundation for future skill development, and is achieved through active exploration.

Apprentice occupations.

Infant occupations that require specific teaching and practice.

Preterm infants.

The developmental concerns most largely represented in the NICU are:

c. OT.

Observation/evaluation of infant sensory responsiveness, states of arousal, neurological/behavioral performance, positioning, handling, are primary roles of which NICU team member?

a. Nursing.

b. PT.

c. OT.

d. Speech therapist.

a. Level 1.

This NICU level offers support for healthy newborns who may need interventions for treatment for diagnoses such as hyperbilirubinemia.

a. Level 1.

b. Level 2.

c. Level 3.

d. Level 4.

b. Level 2.

At this NICU level, staff are present to assist the newborn and monitor vitals for basic respiratory support or IV meds.

a. Level 1.

b. Level 2.

c. Level 3.

d. Level 4.

c. Level 3.

This NICU level offers intensive services, including high level respiratory support such as HFNC, CPAP, NiPPV, or intubation.

a. Level 1.

b. Level 2.

c. Level 3.

d. Level 4.

d. Level 4.

This NICU level provides complex, life saving interventions, such as ECMO.

a. Level 1.

b. Level 2.

c. Lever 3.

d. Level 4.

a. Neonatal Abstinence syndrome (NAS).

_______ babies are babies born under drug withdrawal.

a. Neonatal Abstinence syndrome (NAS).

b. Preterm.

c. Meconium aspiration.

d. Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy.

e. Gastroschisis.

e. Gastroschisis.

A condition where a baby is born with organs outside of the abdomen.

a. Neonatal Abstinence syndrome (NAS).

b. Preterm.

c. Meconium aspiration.

d. Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy.

e. Gastroschisis.

Placental insufficiency.

Intrauterine growth restriction is most often caused by ______ insufficiency.

a. 10th & 90th.

Infants born between the ____ and ____ percentiles are appropriate for gestational age (AGA).

a. 10th & 90th.

b. 13th & 87th.

c. 36th & 64th.

d. 5th & 95th.

a. <30 weeks.

At ____ weeks gestation, a preterm infant will exhibit apnea, bradycardia, low tone, limb extension, jerky movements, cannot manage oral secretions, light sleep, unfocused gaze, and be easily stressed by stimuli.

a. <30 weeks.

b. 30-33 weeks.

c. 34-36 weeks.

d. 37-40 weeks.

b. 30-33 weeks.

At ____ weeks gestation, a preterm infant exhibits apnea and bradycardia, with startles and tremors. Can keep eyelids shut, with some feeding cues (suck/swallow).

a. <30 weeks.

b. 30-33 weeks.

c. 34-36 weeks.

d. 37-40 weeks.

c. Nasal Canula.

Which of the following is not a respiratory treatment to treat a preterm infant?

a. High frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV).

b. Tracheostomy.

c. Nasal Canula.

d. Nasal positive pressure ventilation (NiPPV).

e. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

Transactional developmental theory.

This theory of NICU care posits that the infant, caregiver, and the environment all continuously affect each other.

Dynamic systems theory.

This theory of NICU posits that internal characteristics of the infant work in concert with external influences to move the child forward in development.

a. Deep sleep.

The 1st state of arousal for an infant is:

a. Deep sleep.

b. Light sleep.

c. Transitional.

d. Quiet.

e. Alert.

f. Crying.

b. Light sleep.

The 2nd state of arousal for an infant is:

a. Deep sleep.

b. Light sleep.

c. Transitional.

d. Quiet.

e. Alert.

f. Crying.

c. Transitional.

The 3rd state of arousal for an infant is:

a. Deep sleep.

b. Light sleep.

c. Transitional.

d. Quiet.

e. Alert.

f. Crying.

d. Quiet.

The 4th state of arousal for an infant is:

a. Deep sleep.

b. Light sleep.

c. Transitional.

d. Quiet.

e. Alert.

f. Crying.

e. Alert.

The 5th state of arousal for an infant is:

a. Deep sleep.

b. Light sleep.

c. Transitional.

d. Quiet.

e. Alert.

f. Crying.

f. Crying.

The 6th state of arousal for an infant is:

a. Deep sleep.

b. Light sleep.

c. Transitional.

d. Quiet.

e. Alert.

f. Crying.

Developmentally supportive care.

What is the general approach to care in the NICU by OT?

a. Very LBW.

A baby born with a birth weight between 1000-1500 grams is considered to be:

a. Very LBW.

b. Extremely LBW.

c. Incredibly LBW.

d. AGA.

b. Extremely LBW.

A baby born with a birth weight less than 1000 grams is considered to be:

a. Very LBW.

b. Extremely LBW.

c. Incredibly LBW.

d. AGA.

c. Incredibly LBW.

A baby born with a birth weight less than 750 grams is considered to be:

a. Very LBW.

b. Extremely LBW.

c. Incredibly LBW.

d. AGA.

At 34 weeks.

When does a baby typically develop suck-swallow-breath?