NB Assessment & Care - Additional Considerations Flashcards
1
Q
What blood glucose level indicates hypoglycaemia in an infant?
A
Less than 2.6 mmol/L after 12 hours of age
May be 1.8 mmol/L immediately after birth
2
Q
Signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia?
A
- jitteriness
- low temp
- seizure
- lethargy
- poor suck
- sweating
- resp difficultly
- poor muscle tone
3
Q
Nurse management for hypoglycaemia?
A
- place skin to skin to encourage breastfeeding
- early, frequent feedings are important
4
Q
NB’s response to infections?
A
Response to inflammation and infections slow because of immaturity of the immune system
5
Q
Measures to prevent infections as a nurse?
A
- dont come to work sick
- routine precautions
- hand hygiene
- cleansing and replacing equipment
- proper disposal of soiled diapers and linen
6
Q
How many conditions are screened for in NB’s? When does it occur?
A
40 conditions are screened for within 24-48 hours of life
