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HIGH RISK NEWBORN - FINAL EXAM Flashcards

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preterm infants

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born less than 37 wks with immature organ systems and lack of nutrients

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high risk infants are classified according to

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birth wt, gestational age, pathophysiologic problems

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extremely lbw

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1000 g/2.2 lbs or less

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very lbw

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less than 1500 g/ 3.3 lbs

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lbw

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2500/5.5 lbs

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very premature

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less than 32 wks

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late premature

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born btw 34-37 wks

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premature

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born btw 32-34 wks

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tone and flexion assessment

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increases with gestation, hypotonic and extended tone and posture

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skin assessment

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translucent, transparent, red

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subcut fat assessment

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decreased fat leading to thermoregulation issues

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lanugo assessment

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present btw 20-28 wks and then will disappear

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foot creases assessment

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not present until 28-30 wks

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eye assessment

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eyelids fused in very preterm and open btw 26-30wks

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overriding sutures assessment

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common among prematures, lbw

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pina assessment

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thin, soft, flat, folded

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respiratory and cardiovascular support for neonate

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maintain patent airway and thermal environment, assess vitals, labs I/O

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nursing action for preterm neonates

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NTE, nutrition, fluid/electrolytes, test

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cardiovascular support includes evaluation of

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HR, rhythm, skin, murmurs, pulses, cap refill, BP, hemoglobin/hematocrit, blood transfusions

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maintain fluid and electrolyte imbalances

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monitor I/O, IV fluids, determine hydration, add humidity

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nutrition needs for preterm

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monitor blood glucose, breastfeeding, bonding, feedings

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respiratory distress synddrome

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alveoli underdeveloped and lifethreatening

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L/S ration

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determines lung maturity with 2 phospholipids detected in liver

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PG test

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synthesized from mature alveoli to determine lung maturity

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S/S or resp distress

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grunting, flaring, retractions, decreased breath sounds, tachypnea, hypotonic, tachycardia, gray skin

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nursing actions of resp distress

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maintain patent airway, admin O2, low flow or high flow cannula, maintain NTE

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bronchopulmonary dysplasia

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chronic lung problem form those that have been treated with mechanical ventilation/O2

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risk factors

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neonates that have been on O2 for more than 28 days

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S/S of BPD

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low lung compliance, atelectasis, pulmonary resistance, overdistened lungs

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intraventricular hemorrhage

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bleeding around brain ventricles common in lbw babies

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nursing actions of intraventricular hemorrhage

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supine position, keep hips below head, NTE, minimize crying

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sudden change in condition with intraventricular hemorrhage

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bradycardia, hypotonia, low hematocrit, shock, metabolic acidosis, hyperglycemia, full/tense anterior fontanel

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signs that bleeding worsened for intraventricular hemorrhage

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apnea, low bp, acidosis, seizures, full or tense anterior fontanel, decreased LOC

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NEC

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gastrointestinal disease causing necrosis and inflammation of bowels

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cause of NEC

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prolonged ROM w infection, hypoxia, SGA, congential heart disease, anemia

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prevention of NEC

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breastmilk

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S/S of NEC

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apnea, bradycardia, blood in stool, shock, low UO, abdomen distention, vomit

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nursing actions of NEC

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withhold feedings, monitor I/O and blood vol, hydration and prep for surgery

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retinopathy of prematurity

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retina is not completely vascularized and susceptible to stress/injury causing blindness

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risks of retinopathy

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high O2, prematurity, lbw, sepsis, infection, sterioids

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decreasing risk of ROP

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monitor oxygen using pulse ox

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post term infant

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infant born after 41 wks

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risk factors of post term

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anencephaly, hx of post, 1st preg, grand multiparous

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s/s of post term

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dry peeling skin, long nails, thick blood, pronounced creases, green/yellow skin, placental insufficiency

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complications of post term

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meconium, hypoxia, hypoglycemia, polycythemia, cold stress, seizures, cephalohematoma

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cephalohematoma

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doesnt cross suture line and involves bone with no skin color change that slowly resolves

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caput succedaneum

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crosses suture line with ecchymosis and jaundice that resolves spontaneously

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meconium aspiration

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aspiration of meconium causing obstruction, low O2, resp failure

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s/s of meconium

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low apgar, grunt, flare, retraction, barrel chest, decreased breath sounds

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complications of meconium

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pneumothorax, infection, PPHN

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interventions for meconium aspiration

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assess resp distress, admin o2, monitor blood glucose, suction/resuscitation

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patent ductus arteriosus

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heart murmur from hole in heart that shunts blood away from lungs not allowing them to breath outside utero

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s/s of PDA

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bounding/widened pulse, tachycardia, tachypnea, apnea, active precordium

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PPHN

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norm vasodilation and relaxation of pulmonary vascular bed doesnt happen leading to hypertension

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risk factors of PPHN

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hypoxia, asphyxia, low apgar, RDS, MEC, sepsis, congenital issues

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s/s of PPHN

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hypoxia, low CO, hypotension, metabolic acidosis, grunting, cyanosis

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SGA

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below the 10th percentile for gestational age

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symmetric IUGR

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generalized reduction of parts of infant

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asymmetric IUGR

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disproportional reduction of parts of infant

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risk factors for SGA

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multi gestation, under 15, over 45, substance use, preeclampsia, hypertension, placental problems (previa, abruption, small)

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interventions for SGA

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assess meconium/temp/hypoglycemia, weigh daily, NTE, strict I/O

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characteristics of IUGR baby

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large head, little to no hair, weak cry, loose skin

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complications of IUGR

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hypothermia, polycythemia, hypoglycemia, asphyxia

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nursing actions of IUGR/SGA

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assess resp distress, NTE, early feeds, monitor vitals, weigh daily

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LGA

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weight above the 90th percentile for gestation age

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macrosomia

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above 4000g at birth

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risk factors of LGA

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diabetes, multiparity, hx of LGA, prolonged preg

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LGA likely causes

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c/s, OVD, shoulder dystocia, breech, birth trauma, hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia

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infants of diabetic mothers are at risk for

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congenital abnl, skeletal defects, placental insufficiency, neuro probs, childhood obesity

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assessment of infants from diabetic moms

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macrosomia, fractured clavical, polycythemia, hypotonia, hypoglycemia

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nursing actions for infants of diabetic moms

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assess for symptoms of hypoglycemia and resp distress

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neonatal infection

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immune system immature placing infant at risk for infection

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assessment for neonate infection findings

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resp distress, hypothermia, hypotension, tremors, poor feeding, jaundice, hypoglycemia

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neonatal abstinence syndrome

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from maternal substance use

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neonatal abstinence syndrome s/s

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grunt, flair, tremors, frantic sucking, sneezing, yawning

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nursing care of infant withdrawal

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observe signs of distress, quiet dark room, feed frequently, bonding

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omphalocele

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defect in umbilical ring with peritoneal sac covering defect

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nursing management of omphalocele

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cover viscera, prone/side lying, prevent water loss

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gastroschisis

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hernation of bowel through defect in abdominal wall right of umbilicus leading to swelling/irritation

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spina bifida

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neural tube defect where spine doesnt form properly causing bulging sac of CSF and meninges

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prevention of spina bifida

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take folic acid

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cryptorchidism

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failure of one or both testes to descend

81
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assist with grief

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time w baby, memorabilia, refer by name

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