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1. Which factor contributes to the increased risk of
morbidity and mortality in high-risk neonates?
a) Maternal age
b) Full-term birth weight
c) Adequate prenatal care
d) Normal gestational age
Answer: a) Maternal age
Rationale: Advanced maternal age increases the risk of
complications during pregnancy, including chromosomal
abnormalities and preterm birth, which can contribute to
the high-risk status of neonates.
2. What factor differentiates a preterm neonate from a fullterm neonate?
a) Gestational age at birth
b) Birth weight
c) Maternal health status
d) Neonatal reflexes
Answer: a) Gestational age at birth
Rationale: Preterm neonates are born before completing 37
weeks of gestation, while full-term neonates are born
between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation.
3. Which condition represents a common respiratory
complication in high-risk neonates?
a) Patent ductus arteriosus
b) Transient tachypnea of the newborn
c) Meconium aspiration syndrome
d) Neonatal hypoglycemia
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