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102 Newborn Assessment Flashcards

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1
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Pulse

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120-160

Regular rhythm

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Respirations

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30-60

Irregular but un-labored (no nasal flaring or grunts)

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3
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High or low Respirations may indicate ?

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High could mean infection

Low could mean sepsis or increased intracranial pressure

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4
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Blood pressure

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Varies with gestational age/activity

Systolic 50-75
Diastolic 30-45

Arm or leg

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5
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Order should take vitals on baby

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RR, HR, temp, BP if needed

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6
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What peripheral pulses should you check

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Brachial, femoral, pedal

Circulation, rate, volume, equality, strength

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7
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Normal weight range

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2500-4000g (5 lb 8 oz- 8lb 13oz)

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8
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How much weight does baby lose first few days and why

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10% Bc not constant nutrition from mom, void/bm, activity, calories for warmth

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9
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How long to get back to birth weight

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10 days

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Normal head circumference and length

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Head- 33-35.5

Length- 45-53cm

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11
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Tremors may indicate

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Cold, low blood sugar

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Normal baby posture

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Extremities flexed, hands clenched, symmetrical movements, slight tremors on crying

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13
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acrocyanosis

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Blue hands/feet

Normal with pink/tan skin

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14
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Mottling

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Pink w/ white blotches usually Bc cold

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Mongolian spots

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May look like bruising

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16
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Hemangiomas

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Dilated blood vessels- usually fade

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17
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Nevi

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Birth mark

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18
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Cafe au lait spot

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Some correlation of neurofibrosis

19
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Depressed fontanel

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Dehydration

20
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newborn head fontonel close?

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Anterior (diamond) closes 18 months

Posterior (triangle) closes 2-4 months

21
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Newborn temp

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97.7-99

22
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Caput succedaneum

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Edema of soft tissue in head from delivery trauma; resolved within week; watch for jaundice

23
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Cephalhematoma

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Same as caput succedaneum except crosses suture line (edema both sides)

24
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Normal ears position etc

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Pin a at level of outer canthus of eye, skin tags common, positive startle reflex to loud noises

25
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two ear issues

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Low-set ears may indicate developmental issues

Problem w ears= problem w kidneys maybe Bc develop at same time

26
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Eye assessment

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Symmetry 
Iris- blue/grey 
Sclera- white 
Follows object within 12 inches 
No tears until 2 months
Eye color permanent at 6 months
27
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Eye issues

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Puffy/bruise from birth trauma

Cross eyed common Bc need to develop muscles

28
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Nasal flaring

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Respiratory distress

29
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Epstein pearls

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Cysts w epithelial cells on gums, will go away on own

30
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Normal chest

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Cylindrical/barrel shaped/symmetrical

Nipples, breast buds/engorgement/drainage due to moms hormones

Crackles within first few hours after birth

31
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Normal abdomen

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Round, soft, bowel sounds

Umbilical cord- 3 vessels, whitish/blue, no drainage

32
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Umbilical cord abnormality

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Only 2 vessels vs 3 indicates GI/GU issues, and possibly heart issues

33
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Umbilical cord care

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Clamp for 24 hrs for bleeding; clamp off when looks dry

Falls off at about 2 weeks

Shouldn’t bathe until no cord Bc infection

Keep CLEAN and DRY

34
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Hydrocele

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Scrotum filled with fluid so swollen

35
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Circumcision care

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Petroleum jelly + dressing for 24 hrs for gomco and mogen

No ointment for plastibell instrument

Monitor voiding, bleeding, infection

Gauze dressing

36
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Urination

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Void 1-2 times first 24 hrs
Irate crystals on diaper
6-8 wet diapers a day

37
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Mecomiun

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Black tarry stool (first infant stool within 24 hrs)

38
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Rooting/babinski reflex

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Touch bottom of foot and toes spread

39
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Meds students responsible for (infant)

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Vitamin k shot (blood clotting) and erythromycin ointment (antibiotic- put in eyes)

Formula is dr order

40
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Bulb syringe

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Gently suction mouth then nose

41
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Feeding

A 
Never microwave formula 
Feed every 3-4 hours 
Burp half way (10ml) and at end 
New bottle every feed 
HOB elevated 20-30 mins after
42
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Propping bottle

A

Never prop:

Aspiration
Dental carries
Ear infections

43
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Breast feeding

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First hr after birth (.delivery room)
Skin to skin
Supply and demand

44
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Potential illness

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Change behavior, floppy arms/legs, loss appetite, decrease wet diaper #, temp > 99.3, fontanels sunken or bulging, jaundice, skin rash, bleeding/odor from circumcision or cord, congestion, lethargy, watery/green stool, vomit, blue lip/blue and pale skin

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