Ch. 25 The high risk newborn Flashcards
What are common signs of hypoglycemia
jitterness
apnea
tachypnea
cyanosis
How should the arm be placed in an infant with brachial palsy
abducted 90 degrees w/external shoulder, forearm supination and extension at the wrist with palm facing infant face
O2 saturation should be maintained above
92%
A postmature infant is likely to present with
meconium aspiration, hypoglycemia, dry , cracked skin, long scalp hair, little if any vernix caseosa,
What is kangaroo care
skin to skin holding the infant (in diaper), bare chest to chest then covered; helps infants interact with their parents and regulates their temperture
Define preterm
before 37wk
define postterm
after 42wk
What care management techniques should be implemented in the neonate experiencing symptoms of drug withdrawal
wrap and swaddle, rock, hold them tightly
decreasing stimuli
What is the leading cause of cognitive impairment in the united states
alcohol
What is the most common birth injury
Broken clavicle
What are the most common causes of pathological hyperbilirubinemia
Hemolytic disorders
T/F If the mother is Rh-negative and father is Rh-positive and homozygous for the Rh factor, all children will be Rh positive
True
HIV can be prenatally transmitted through
Ingestion of breast milk from infected mother