COMPLETE ASSESSMENT OF THE NEWBORN pt 2 Flashcards
immature fusion of the newborn’s cranial bones
Craniosynostosis
an accumulation of blood under the scalp, specifically in the subperiosteal space.
Cephalhematoma
swelling (edema) that affects a newborn’s scalp
Caput Succedaneum
Depressed fontanel
dehydration
Full bulging fontanel
intracranial pressure
Strabismus due until
4-6 months
red spot on the sclera
Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Subconjunctival hemorrhage is absorbed in
2-3 weeks
bleeding in the skull
Cephalhematoma
superficial, involve scal tissues, does not cross the suture line, bleeding between periostum and skull
Caput Succedaneum
determines if lens are clear = cataract
red reflex
pink iris means
sore eyes
Preauricular papillomas
ear tags
Low placement or low set of ears indicate:
- Chromosomal defect
- Kidney disease
- Craniofacial lesions
Stenosis of naris
choanal atresia
small white epithelial cysts along midline of hard
palate
EPSTEIN PEARL
tongue tie
Frenulum linguae
white cheesy patches in mucous membrane and tongue
Moniliasis/Candidiasis
Usually blowing bubbles, mucus, drooling indicates
tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia
head can’t be turned from side to side; damaged sternocleidomastoid muscles
Torticollis or wry neck
Engorged breast due to influence of maternal hormone
witch milk
drawing in of the chest wall with inspiration
Retraction
Heart sounds heard on right side
dextrocardia
Umbilical stump appears
bluish white with 3 vessels
Umbilical stump appears ________ within ________________________________
dry; several hours after birth
Bowel sounds occur _________________ and are _____________ in ________________.
1 hour after birth; transient; first 24 hrs
Liver is usually palpable _________________________________
1 to 2 cm below the right costal margin.
Edge of the spleen may be palpable
1 to 2 cm below the left costal margin
bowel positioned in the chest instead of the abdomen
diaphragmatic hernia
protrusion or sac formation of abdominal content
Omphalocele
Vaginal discharge
mucoid or blood tinged (pseudo menstruation)
Location of urinary meatus of
penis
➢ dorsal (above – ________________)
or ventral (________________)
epispadias; hypospadias