NICU Exam Questions and Answers with
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Professionals in the NICU Neonatologist
Medical specialists: neurologists,
ophthalmologists,
gastroenterologists, surgeons, plastic
surgeons
NICU nurses (specific training for each
level)
Respiratory therapists
Ultrasound technicians
Lactation specialists
Child life specialist
Therapists: OT, ST, PT
Music therapists and psychologist starting
to work
in NICU
, The need for care is growing Prevalence of preterm births: 11% of all
births in US,
about ½ million in US per year.
Low birth weight
Multiples
Breathing issues/Respiratory Distress
Syndrome/Asphyxia
Infections/sepsis
Short term issues such as jaundice or
hypoglycemia
Congenital condition abnormalities-
cardiac/
metabolic
Maternal conditions which put infant at
risk:
preeclampsia,
placental infections, diabetes, prolonged
labor
Birth complications
Asphyxia condition caused by insufficient intake of
oxygen
preeclampsia high blood pressure during pregnancy
Level 4 NICU Cardiac issues
Level 3 NICU Newborn Intensive Care: Respiratory,
Neonatal
Surgery, Special Diagnostics, Very
Pre-term Infants
Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Professionals in the NICU Neonatologist
Medical specialists: neurologists,
ophthalmologists,
gastroenterologists, surgeons, plastic
surgeons
NICU nurses (specific training for each
level)
Respiratory therapists
Ultrasound technicians
Lactation specialists
Child life specialist
Therapists: OT, ST, PT
Music therapists and psychologist starting
to work
in NICU
, The need for care is growing Prevalence of preterm births: 11% of all
births in US,
about ½ million in US per year.
Low birth weight
Multiples
Breathing issues/Respiratory Distress
Syndrome/Asphyxia
Infections/sepsis
Short term issues such as jaundice or
hypoglycemia
Congenital condition abnormalities-
cardiac/
metabolic
Maternal conditions which put infant at
risk:
preeclampsia,
placental infections, diabetes, prolonged
labor
Birth complications
Asphyxia condition caused by insufficient intake of
oxygen
preeclampsia high blood pressure during pregnancy
Level 4 NICU Cardiac issues
Level 3 NICU Newborn Intensive Care: Respiratory,
Neonatal
Surgery, Special Diagnostics, Very
Pre-term Infants
