Hyperbilirubinemia

Question 1

Is considered an elevated serum Bilirubin level?

Answer 1

Serum levels higher than 12 mg/dl

Question 2

What will a newborn skin look like?

Answer 2

Jaundice - a yellow pigment usually seen on first day of life

Question 3

Why does the skin and sclera turn yellow ?

Answer 3

Because bilirubin is yellow

Question 4

How does jaundice spread ?

Answer 4

Head to toe

Question 5

What is the treatment for increased bilirubin levels?

Answer 5

Phototherapy

Question 6

What are the 5 nursing interventions for phototherapy?

Answer 6

1. ) baby should be 18 inches under lights
2. ) nothing but diaper on
3. ) rememberer to cover eyes
4. ) turn off lights every 8hrs for 15mins
5. )monitor temp turn q 2hrs