Exam 2 NB Assessment Flashcards
Normal RR of NB
30-60 Irregular
Normal NB HR
110-160 bpm
NB head to toe assessment is preformed how frequently
q4-8h
Abnormal Respiration Triad
Retractions, grunting, nasal flaring
S/s of infection
Rooting
Stroke NB’s cheek near the corner of mouth
–>find food
Disappears at 4 months
Palmar grasp
Place obj in NB palm
hand curls around finger in Palm
Tonic Neck (fencing)
Arm and leg on same side head is turned extend, arm and leg on opposite side flex
Breast milk contains:
Carbs protein cholesterol (needed for brain development) fat ANTIBODIES vitamins minerals
Moro Reflex
Startle
NB symmetrically extends: adducts both arms–> ( )
Circumcision is contraindicated for:
Preterm
Genitourinary defects
Bleeding prob
Unstable NB
Delee
Deep Suctioning
(mouth to stomach)
Continuous Suction by Occluding Hole
Apneic Periods
Normal
<15seconds
Normal Temp
97.7-99.5 (Axillary)
If low recheck, still low–>notify instructor
Heat Regulation is….
Critical
Heat loss in infants is d/t
large surface area
limited subcutaneous fat
superficial blood vessels
4 Types of Heat Loss
Convection
Radiation
Evaporation
Conduction
Convection
Body to Air Current
Body heat lost to a cooler surface w/out contact
radiation
Heat lost to air vapor
Evaporation
Heat lost to surface with contact
Conduction
Rapid Assessment of Cardiac, Pulmonary, and Neurosensory Status
Apgar
Apgar is preformed at…
1 and 5 minutes
Apgar Score for: absent respiratory effort
Absent=0
Apgar score for NB HR <100bpm
Apgar HR Score of 1
Apgar Score NB HR>100bpm
Apgar HR score of 2
Apgar score 0-3
Serious Danger
Apgar score 4-7
May need suction/ oxygen
Apgar Score 8-10
Stable
AVA
Umbilical Cord
3 Vessel Check - 2 arteries 1 vein
Omphalitis
Infected Umbilical Cord
The Umbilical Cord falls off in…
7-10 days
HR increase per degree of fever
10 beats
mo before Advil, Motrin, and Ibuprofen
6 months
Treat Fevers
When they show s/s
Infant Enema
120-240cc 1 inch
no plain water enema
2-4 years Enema
240-360cc 2 inch
no plain water enema
4-10 years Enema
360-480cc 3 inch
no plain water enema
11 years Enema
480-720cc 4 inch
no plain water enema
Weighing Diapers
1Gm =
1ml Output
BMI=
[Wt (lbs)/ Ht (in)]*703
Stimulate the lips
NB makes sucking motion; sucks & takes food
Begins to diminish ~ 6 mo.
Disappears immediately if it is never stimulated. May observe during sleep.
Sucking
Touches the sole of the NB’S foot @ base of the toes –> toes grasp
Disappears at 8-9 mos
Plantar grasp
Learns to finger feed
Starting at 12 mo
IV Checks
Need to check site Q1 hr
Administer via Buritrol
Rectal
Not desired route for pediatric clients
Unpredictable absorption
Upsetting to toddlers and preschoolers
5th finger (Pinkie for Rectal)
rectal for infants and children under 3 years old
avoid Ophthalmic Medication when
child is crying
Otic Medication <3yo
Pull pinna down and back
Hold in position for a few moments
Otic Administration
Drops @ Rm Temp
Affected Ear Up
Nasal Medication
head down
20 min prior to feedings
Keep head below shoulder level for 1 – 2 mins
Pediatric Drug Doses Based on
Unit of drug per kilogram of body weight
Unit of drug per body surface area
dose should not exceed min. adult dose
Reaches randomly toward mouth Head drops or bobs Sucks reflexively in response to tactile stimulation Tongue may project food out of mouth Stops taking fluids when full
Infants 1-3 months
PO Meds Infants 1-3 months
Best when Hungry
Control infant’s hands
Place syringe alongside tongue & give slowly to avoid choking