Neonatal Review Questions Flashcards
total number of immature to total WBC
IT ratio
Ductus arterioles becomes what later in life
ligamentum arteriosum/ ductus ligament
right to left shunting causes what
cyanosis (bypassing the lungs)
Left to right shunting causes what
pulmonary overload (seen with PDA)
What condition forces K into the cell?
Alkalosis, also insulin
Low serum levels of these substances are associated with seizure activity
glucose, Na, Ca
Changes by 10 in the ____ will affect the pH by 0.1
HCO3
Shunt that allows blood to move from one side of the heart to the other without a saturation differential
PFO
Hypochloremia can present as which of the following acid base imbalances
metabolic alkalosis (Cl and HCO3 have inverse relationship)
Pre-ductal saturation should be obtained where?
right hand
When should the time of the first voiding be considered delayed
after 24 hours
Which two electrolytes have an inverse relationship?
Cl and HCO3
Furosemide causes these elements to be wasted
K, Na, Cl, Ca
The total number of WBCs available to fight infection is the
ANC
This may be added to TPN if your babies pH is low
acetate or phosphate (they are buffers)
The antidote for hypermagnesemia is
Calcium gluconate
Which sign may be seen on an EKG with hyperkalemia
Peaked T waves
Term infant with perihylar streaks and fluid in the fissures
TTN
Bilirubin toxicity is most toxic later on in the
CNS
The administration of NaHCO3 is contraindicated in a baby with what acid base imbalance
respiratory acidosis (NaHCO3 breaks down into CO2 and H20, so don’t want to give to baby who already has a CO2 retention issue)
Most common cause of hyponatremia in the newborn
retention of water relative to Na
Total number of solutes in a solution
osmolality
Differential greater than 10 between pre and post ductal saturation values detects shunting where
ductus arteriosus