CH 26 Flashcards
How often do newborns typically sleep
They sleep 17 out of every 24 hr period with periods of wakefulness increasing.
By 4 weeks of age, the newborn may remain awake between feedings.
During the first 6 months, what does the American academy of pediatrics recommend
Only breastfeed
When Would a parent expect a newborn to sleep through the night without a feeding
By 4-5 months of age
When should a newborn receive there last feeding
By 2300, then put into a bassinet
What should the water heater be set to for a newborn bath
49 degrees Celsius or 120.2 degree Fahrenheit
How warm should bathwater be set for a newborn
It should be between 36.6 -37.2 degrees Celsius
98-99 degree Fahrenheit
How many wet diapers should a newborn have per day
6-8 wet diapers
How many stools should a newborn have per day
3-4 stools per day
What are signs of umbilical cord infection
Moist, red with a foul odor, or with purulent drainage
What is a circumcision
The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis
When are Jewish males typically circumcised
On the 8th day after birth
What are contraindications for a male being circumcised
Hypospadias ( abnormal positioning of the urethra on ventral undersurface of the penis)
Epispadias ( urethral canal terminates on Dorsum of penis)
After circumcision, what should be assessed on the newborn
Bleeding q15 min for the first hour, and then q hours for at least 12 hr.
The first voiding
What may be applied to stop the bleeding of a circumcised penis
Gel foam powder
How much space is allowed between the mattress and sides of a newborns crib
It should be less than 2 fingerbreadths
