Management of Neonates Flashcards

1
Q

What is classed as the neonatal period?

A

the first 3 weeks of life

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

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

A

in the first 30 minutes of birth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the temperature of a neonate at birth?

A

33 degrees

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

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

A

37 degrees

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How soon after birth should eyes open?

A

10-14d

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How soon after birth do ear canals open?

A

6-20d

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

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

A

10%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

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

A

10-20%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

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

A

25-30 degrees

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

How long does natural immunity usually last?

A

first 8-10w of life

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

How soon after birth should colostrum be given?

A

within the first 24hrs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Inherited Abnormalities examples?

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly