care prior to discharge Flashcards
Most newborns eat every
2 to 4 hours.
Feeding patterns become fairly regular in
approximately 2 weeks.
Newborns sleep approximately
16 to 20 hours per day.
first _____ months- difficult for infants to fall asleep
3 to 4
Comprehensive Newborn Screening (NBS) Program enactment
Republic Act no. 9288 | Newborn Screening Act of 2004
What is the meaning of the newborn screening result?
A NEGATIVE SCREEN means that the ENBS result is normal.
A POSITIVE SCREEN means that the newborn must be brought back to his/her health
practitioner for further testing.
early detection and treatment of hearing impairment to prevent or reduce
developmental delays and help child communicate better
hearing SCREENING
Done within the first month of life
hearing SCREENING