Newborn

Question 1

S/S newborn illness→ call HCP

Answer 1

-Temp above 100.4 or continual rise in temp
-Forceful or frequent vomiting
-Refusal of 2 feedings in a row
-Difficult to awaken
-Cyanosis
-Absence of breathing for 20+ seconds
-Inconsolable or continuous high pitched cry
-Discharge or bleeding from cord, circumcision, or any opening
-No wet diapers for 18-24h, fewer than 6-8 wet diapers per day
-Development of eye drainage (some may be okay, but normally indicates infection)

Question 2

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) S/S?

Answer 2

high pitched cry, restless, seizure, vomit, mottled

Question 3

NAS complications

Answer 3

respiratory distress, jaundice, congenital abnormalities, IUGR, withdrawal

Question 4

_______________ to pregnant women prevents intrauterine seizures

Answer 4

Buprenorphine

Question 5

Finnegan score

Answer 5

dynamic, severity of withdrawal, score 2h after birth then q4h and after feeding

Question 6

Supportive treatment for NAS

Answer 6

calm environment (CNS agitated), cluster care