NEWBORN 1 MS. TABS Flashcards
term newborns have ruddy complexion because of the
increased concentration of red blood cells and a decreased in the
amount of subcutaneous fat, which makes the blood vessels
more visible.
COLOR
blueness of the hands and feet.
ACROCYANOSIS
cyanosis of the trunk indicates decreased oxygenation.
CENTRAL CYANOSIS
occurs on the 2nd or 3RD day of life .
the infant’s skin and
sclera of the eyes appear noticeably yellow
HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA
newborn who has been lying on his/her side appears red on the dependent side of the body and pale on the upper side, as if a line had been drawn down the center of the body
HARLEQUIN SIGN
macular purple or dark-red lesion sometimes called as (port-wine stain).
> typically appear on the face, thigh, nose
NEVUS FLAMMEUS
refers to elevated areas formed by immature capillaries and
endothelial cells. Associated with high estrogen levels in pregnancy
STRAWBERRY HEMANGIOMAS
are collections of pigment cells (melanocytes) that appear as slate-gray patches across the sacrum or buttocks or in the arms and legs.
> occur in Asian, Southern European and African ethnicity
MONGOLIAN SPOTS
white, cream cheese-like substance that serves as a skin lubricant in the utero
VERNIX CASEOSA
fine downy HAIR that covers a newborn’s
shoulders, back and upper arms.
LANUGO
most newborns extremely dry, this results in areas of peeling similar to those caused by sunburn.
DESQUAMATION
white papule (a plugged or unopened sebaceous gland) found on the cheek or across the bridge of the nose.
MILIA
flea bite rash, appears on the 1st – 4th day of life, but may appear up to 2 weeks.
Erythema Toxicum
a circular or linear contusion matching the rim of the blade of the forceps on the infant’s cheek.
Forceps marks
newborn skin should feel resilient if the underlying tissue is well hydrated.
Skin turgor
the space or openings where the skull bones join.
Fontanelles
located at the junction of two parietal bones and two fused frontal bones; diamond shaped and closes 12 to 18 months.
Anterior fontanelle
located at the junction of the parietal bones and occipital bones.
Posterior fontanelle
separating lines of the skull, may override at birth because of the extreme pressure exerted on the head during passage through the birth canal.
SUTURES
part of the infant’s head that engaged the cervix molds to fit the cervix contours during labor.
Molding
edema of the scalp at the
presenting part of the head.
> resemble a large egg.
the edema crosses the suture lines, usually absorbed and disappears on the 3rd day
Caput Succedaneum
is a collection of fluid (serum) under the scalp
Caput succedaneum
collection of blood between the periosteum of a skull bone and the bone itself.
> caused by periosteal capillary because of the pressure at birth.
it is confined to an individual bone, so the swelling stops at the bone’s suture lines.
it takes weeks to be absorbed.
could lead to jaundice
Cephalhematoma
localized softening of the cranial bones
Craniotabes
low seated ear possible ___ or _____
Kidney disorder or down syndrome
test for ____ (blockage at the rear of the nose), by closing the newborn’s mouth and compressing one naris at a time with your
finger
choanal atresia
if may nasal flaring ang bata it means may ____ sya
Respiratory distress
glistening, well circumscribed cyst on the palate due to increase Ca level.
epstein pearls
candida infection, tongue and sides of the cheek as white as
gray patches.
Oral thrush
when the upper part of the esophagus does not connect with the lower esophagus and stomach.
Esophageal atresia
is an abnormal connection in one or more places between
the esophagus (the tube that leads from the throat to the
stomach) and the trachea (the tube that leads from the throat
to the windpipe and lungs).
Tracheoesophageal fistula
