NREMT Paramedic Practice

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What is a common risk associated with premature infants?

Low birth weight
Increased chance of delivery complications
Increased likelihood of breech presentation
Higher chance of maternal complications

The correct answer is: Low birth weight

Low birth weight is a common risk associated with premature infants because they have not had enough time in the womb to grow and gain weight. Prematurity, defined as being born before 37 weeks of gestation, often results in infants who weigh significantly less than their full-term counterparts. This lower weight can lead to a number of health issues, including respiratory problems, difficulty maintaining body temperature, difficulty feeding, and an increased likelihood of infections. The other options represent risks linked to pregnancy and delivery rather than the direct outcomes for the infants themselves. While increased chances of delivery complications may occur in the context of prematurity, they are more related to maternal and labor issues rather than inherent risks to the premature infant. Breech presentation and maternal complications can affect pregnancies, but they don't specifically correlate to the risks faced by premature infants in the same direct manner as low birth weight does.