What are the risk factors for neonatal sepsis? Select all that apply. (Select All that Apply.).

Choice A reason:

Asymmetrical breathing is not a sign of meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS). It is a sign of diaphragmatic hernia, a condition where the abdominal organs push into the chest cavity and interfere with lung development.

Choice B reason:

Born before 38 weeks gestation is not a sign of MAS. It is a risk factor for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), a condition where the lungs are not fully developed and lack surfactant, a substance that helps keep the air sacs open.

Choice C reason:

Yellow-green staining on the umbilical cord is a sign of MAS. It indicates that the baby has passed meconium into the amniotic fluid before or during birth and may have inhaled it into the lungs. Meconium is a sticky substance that becomes the baby's first poop. It can block or irritate the airways, damage lung tissue and prevent oxygen exchange.

Choice D reason:

Acrocyanosis is not a sign of MAS. It is a normal finding in newborns where the hands and feet appear bluish due to immature circulation. It usually resolves within 24 to 48 hours after birth.

Choice A reason:

Hypertonic is not a type of cerebral palsy, but a term that describes increased muscle tone or stiffness. Hypertonicity can be a symptom of spastic cerebral palsy, which is the most common type of the disorder.

Choice B reason:

Spastic is a type of cerebral palsy that affects about 80% of people with the disorder. People with spastic cerebral palsy have stiff and jerky movements due to increased muscle tone.

Spastic cerebral palsy can be further classified by the body parts affected, such as spastic hemiplegia, spastic diplegia or spastic quadriplegia.

Choice C reason:

Hypotonic is a type of cerebral palsy that affects muscle tone and posture. People with hypotonic cerebral palsy have low muscle tone or floppiness, which makes them appear limp and relaxed. Hypotonic cerebral palsy can affect the whole body or specific parts, such as the trunk, limbs or face.

Choice D reason:

Ataxic is a type of cerebral palsy that affects balance and coordination. People with ataxic cerebral palsy have difficulty with precise movements, such as writing, buttoning a shirt or reaching for a book. They may also walk in an unsteady manner or have problems with depth perception.

Choice E reason:

Mixed is a type of cerebral palsy that includes symptoms of more than one type of the disorder. For example, a person with mixed cerebral palsy may have both spastic and dyskinetic movements, or both ataxic and hypotonic features. Mixed cerebral palsy is usually caused by damage to multiple areas of the brain.