Key Terms Chapter 14 and 15 Maternity
Nursing questions and answers 2025/2026
Bilirubin - Answer product of the breakdown of the heme portion of a red blood cell
Brown fat - Answer type of fat found in term newborns in the scapular area, the thorax and behind the
kidneys. it can be used by the newborn to produce body heat
catecholamines - Answer hormones produced by the adrenal gland such as dopamine, norepinephrine,
and epinephrine
conduction - Answer transfer of body heat to a cooler surface
convection - Answer transfer of body heat to the surrounding cool air
direct (conjugated) bilirubin - Answer bilirubin that is broken down into a water soluble for for excretion
evaporation - Answer the loss of heat as fluid evaporates
glycogen - Answer glucose stored in the liver until needed for energy
hypothermia - Answer body temperature below normal
indirect (unconjugated) bilirubin - Answer bilirubin that travels through the blood stream to the liver
Jaundice - Answer yellow discoloration of the skin caused by the breakdown of red blood cells that are
not cleared by the liver
probiotics - Answer intestinal bacteria that aid in breaking down food for digestion
Nursing questions and answers 2025/2026
Bilirubin - Answer product of the breakdown of the heme portion of a red blood cell
Brown fat - Answer type of fat found in term newborns in the scapular area, the thorax and behind the
kidneys. it can be used by the newborn to produce body heat
catecholamines - Answer hormones produced by the adrenal gland such as dopamine, norepinephrine,
and epinephrine
conduction - Answer transfer of body heat to a cooler surface
convection - Answer transfer of body heat to the surrounding cool air
direct (conjugated) bilirubin - Answer bilirubin that is broken down into a water soluble for for excretion
evaporation - Answer the loss of heat as fluid evaporates
glycogen - Answer glucose stored in the liver until needed for energy
hypothermia - Answer body temperature below normal
indirect (unconjugated) bilirubin - Answer bilirubin that travels through the blood stream to the liver
Jaundice - Answer yellow discoloration of the skin caused by the breakdown of red blood cells that are
not cleared by the liver
probiotics - Answer intestinal bacteria that aid in breaking down food for digestion
