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Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1408 of 2368

Which finding in a preterm newborn may indicate intraventricular hemorrhage?

  1. High-pitched cry with hyperactive reflexes
  2. Apnea with decreased muscle tone and a weak suck
  3. Blood in the stool with abdominal distention
  4. Barrel-shaped chest with tachypnea
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Correct answer: Apnea with decreased muscle tone and a weak suck

Signs of IVH include apnea, decreased tone and reflexes, excessive sleep, lethargy, and a weak suck.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Newborn Care: Intraventricular Hemorrhage. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026