NICU final exam study guide Questions and
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What do the abbreviations SGA, Small for gestational age, appropriate for
AGA, and LGA stand for? gestational age, large for gestational age
What condition will likely lead to a Intrauterine growth restriction
SGA baby?
What condition will likely lead to an Gestational diabetes leading to increased
LGA baby? glucose
What maternal risk factors can Maternal health, infant of diabetic mother,
cause pre-
the infant to have hypoglycemia? eclampsia, maternal age
What is the term for a low platelet Thrombocytopenia
count?
What are the 5 types of Work of Tachypnea, retractions, nasal flaring,
Breathing? grunting,
stridor
What is a PIV? Peripheral IV, lasts 1-3 days, used for
infiltration
anywhere
, What is a UAC? Umbilical arterial catheter, lasts 7 days,
used to
obtain BP/blood gas
What is a UVC? Umbilical venous catheter, lasts 7 days,
used to
give fluids
What is a PICC? Peripherally inserted central catheter, used
to give
meds/draw blood, threaded to atrium
Midline PICC inserted in armpit, can't irritate the vein
CVL/Broviac central venous line, directly in chest/neck
both for
fluids, medication, and blood draws
What is an ETT? Endotracheal tube, inserted in trachea to
provide
airway support
Pulse Ox Clip on finger/foot, measures % of oxygen
in blood
What is an air leak? The trachea grows while the tube does
not,
requiring reintubation
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
What do the abbreviations SGA, Small for gestational age, appropriate for
AGA, and LGA stand for? gestational age, large for gestational age
What condition will likely lead to a Intrauterine growth restriction
SGA baby?
What condition will likely lead to an Gestational diabetes leading to increased
LGA baby? glucose
What maternal risk factors can Maternal health, infant of diabetic mother,
cause pre-
the infant to have hypoglycemia? eclampsia, maternal age
What is the term for a low platelet Thrombocytopenia
count?
What are the 5 types of Work of Tachypnea, retractions, nasal flaring,
Breathing? grunting,
stridor
What is a PIV? Peripheral IV, lasts 1-3 days, used for
infiltration
anywhere
, What is a UAC? Umbilical arterial catheter, lasts 7 days,
used to
obtain BP/blood gas
What is a UVC? Umbilical venous catheter, lasts 7 days,
used to
give fluids
What is a PICC? Peripherally inserted central catheter, used
to give
meds/draw blood, threaded to atrium
Midline PICC inserted in armpit, can't irritate the vein
CVL/Broviac central venous line, directly in chest/neck
both for
fluids, medication, and blood draws
What is an ETT? Endotracheal tube, inserted in trachea to
provide
airway support
Pulse Ox Clip on finger/foot, measures % of oxygen
in blood
What is an air leak? The trachea grows while the tube does
not,
requiring reintubation
