Which babies are at higher risk to have hypothermia? mcq given below:
Q. Which babies are at higher risk to have hypothermia?(a) Baby with any congenital abnormality / |
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🌡️ Babies at Higher Risk of Hypothermia
✅ Answer: (b) Low Birth Weight Babies
📖 What is Hypothermia?
Hypo = Low ⬇️
Thermia = Body temperature 🌡️
👉 Hypothermia means an abnormally low body temperature.
👶 What is a Low Birth Weight (LBW) Baby?
A baby weighing less than 2.5 kg (2500 g) at birth is called a Low Birth Weight baby.
🤔 Why do LBW babies get hypothermia easily?
- Less body fat to keep them warm
- Large body surface area compared to weight
- Immature temperature control center
- Lose heat quickly after birth
👉 Therefore, they need extra warmth and careful monitoring.
❌ Why Other Options Are Wrong?
(a) Congenital abnormality
Not all congenital abnormalities cause hypothermia.
(c) Healthy baby
Healthy term babies usually regulate temperature better.
(d) One year old child
Has a more developed temperature regulation system than a newborn.
Less weight = Less fat = More heat loss → Hypothermia Risk ↑
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