Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1412 of 2368
Which finding is consistent with dysmaturity syndrome in a post-term newborn?
- Smooth skin heavily coated with vernix
- Thin, wrinkled, peeling skin with long nails
- Fine lanugo covering much of the body
- A large, round face with excess fat deposits
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Correct answer: Thin, wrinkled, peeling skin with long nails
Dysmaturity signs include thin, wrinkled, peeling skin, long hair and nails, and meconium-stained fluid.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Newborn Care: Post-Term Birth. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026