4.4.3 Care of the Newborn II Flashcards
What should be done?
Observe baby in the nursery for 48 hrs
What is the common murmur associated with a newborn?
Patent ductus arteriosus
What are some common GI neonatal problems?
What are late preterm infants?
34-36 weeks gestation
Thought to be developmentally mature but actually arent
What are the cardiovascular and thorax components of the physical examination?
What are some of the causes of physiologic jaundice?
What are the characteristics of neonatal hypoglycemia?
How do you care for hyperbilirubinmenia?
Early feeding
Frequent feeding
Neutral thermal environment
Prevention of hypoglycemia
Prevention of hypoxia
How can you tell acrocyanosis apart from a heart defect?
Baby will have more central cyanosis if it is a heart defect
What are the musculoskeletal parts of a physical examination?
What are the maternal risk factors for group B strep?
What are late pre-term infants at risk for?
What are you looking for in an abdominal and GI physical examination
What are the neuro parts of a physical examination?
What are the genitourinary parts of a physical examination?
What are common skin rashes in new borns?
Is sepsis a common neonatal problem?
YES!
What are some common urinary problems?
Delayed urination
Renal ultrasound and observation of urine stream by 24 hrs - if no stream posterior urethral valve or congenital kidney problems
What are the characteristics of Jaundice in neonates?
What is the significance of Jaundice?
