Management of Neonates

Question 1

What is classed as the neonatal period?

Answer 1

the first 3 weeks of life

Question 2

How soon after birth should a newborn gain the suckle reflex?

Answer 2

in the first 30 minutes of birth

Question 3

What is the temperature of a neonate at birth?

Answer 3

33 degrees

Question 4

What is the normal temperature at 3-4 weeks of age

Answer 4

37 degrees

Question 5

How soon after birth should eyes open?

Answer 5

10-14d

Question 6

How soon after birth do ear canals open?

Answer 6

6-20d

Question 7

How much bodyweight may be lost in first 24hrs of life?

Answer 7

10%

Question 8

How much bodyweight should be gained daily for the first 2-3w of life?

Answer 8

10-20%

Question 9

What should be the temperature of the environment that neonates are maintained in?

Answer 9

25-30 degrees

Question 10

How long does natural immunity usually last?

Answer 10

first 8-10w of life

Question 11

How soon after birth should colostrum be given?

Answer 11

within the first 24hrs

Question 12

Inherited Abnormalities examples?

Answer 12

Cardiac Disease, Umbilical Hernia (can be hereditary), cleft palate, ec/entropion, syringomelia, elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia