Immediate Newborn Care Flashcards
1
Q
What are the physical features of down syndrome?
A
flattened nasal bridge, small and rotated cup-shaped ears, sandal gap toes, hypotonia, protruding tongue, short broad hands, simian creases
2
Q
What are physical features of Turner Syndrome?
A
wide-spaced nipples and lymphedema
3
Q
(small/large) babies are more common with type 1 diabetes
A
small and hypoglycemic
4
Q
In twin-twin transfusion syndrome, what is the biggest complication for the newborn?
A
polycythemia for the plethoric twin
5
Q
Infants of diabetic mothers are at increased risk for…
A
hypoglycemia, polycythemia, hyperbilirubinemia, hypocalcemia, respiratory distress
6
Q
What is the protocol for an infant with an HIV positive mother?
A
HIV testing at 24 hrs, start AZT immediately after deliver
