at risk newborn & womens health

Question 1

necrotizing enterocolitis

Answer 1

abdominal distension
feeding intolerance
increased gastric residual
bloody diarrhea stools

Question 2

necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)

Answer 2

medical condition seen in premature infants, bowel becomes necrotic

Question 3

NEC interventions

Answer 3

monitor feedings
monitor stools
measure pre feed residual
abdominal circumference

Question 4

premature neonate assessment

Answer 4

ruddy
weak cry
folded over ears, minimal cartilage
flaccid froglike position
red, translucent skin
visible blood vessels
large head in relation to body