Chapter 18- Nursing Management of Newborn Flashcards
1
Q
What does APGAR stand for?
A
A= appearance (color) P= pulse (heart rate) G= grimace (reflux irritability) A= activity (muscle tone) R= respiratory (respiratory effort)
2
Q
When do we assess for the APGAR score?
A
1 minute, 5 minutes, than 10 minutes if score
3
Q
What medications are given at birth?
A
vitamin K and ophthalmia neonatorum
4
Q
What is gestational age?
A
stage of maturity
5
Q
What is vernix caseosa?
A
thick white substance that protects the skin of the fetus
6
Q
What is the shape of the ANTERIOR fontanel and when does it close?
A
diamond shaped
closes by 18-24 months
7
Q
What is the shape of the POSTERIOR fontanel and when does it close?
A
triangle shaped
smaller than anterior fontanel
closes by 6-12 weeks
8
Q
How many diapers should an infant go through a day for adequate hydration?
A
6-12 diapers
9
Q
When does the umbilical cord fall off?
A
7-10 days
10
Q
How often do infants sleep?
A
sleep 15 hours a day, but 2-4 hours at a time
