Lesson 17 Flashcards
The breathing rate of a young healthy infant is commonly more than ______ breaths per minute
50 breaths
What is the cut off used to identify fast breathing in a young infant
60 breaths per minute or more
__________ it is a sign of pneumonia and is serious in young infant
Severe chest drawing
These are red spots or blisters which contain pus
Skin pustules
What drug to give when there is an infection ?
Amoxicillin
Yellow discoloration of the skin and mucus membranes
Jaundice
The jaundice usually appears on the ______ or ______ day of life because the infants liver is not fully mature
Third or fourth day
A young infant who is less than 24 hours of age and has jaundice should be classified as
Severe jaundice
A young infant who has yellow palms and soles is also classified as
Severe jaundice
It is when the stools have changed from usual pattern and are more frequent than usual, and are watery
Diarrhea
The eyes of a dehydrated infant may look _____
Sunken
