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Newborn Baby Flashcards

1
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Head and neck test?

A

Neck is checked for swellings/cysts

If born with tooth it’s removed

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Chest and heart test?

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Heart and lungs checked with stethoscope

Normal for did heartbeat after birth

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Arms and hand test?

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Arms checked for pulse, strength and movement

Look for two main creases in hands

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Abdomen test?

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Pressing gently for size and shape of liver

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Hips, legs and feet test?

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Barlow test for clicky hip

Legs checked for size and length

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Nerves and muscles test?

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Check not floppy or too stiff

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7
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What is PKU?

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PKU is a rare disorder that’s prevents baby’s from metabolising a chemical

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What is the the thyroid function test?

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Thyroid gland is producing (thyroxin)

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What is the average length of a newborn?

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152cm x 50cm

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10
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What is the average weight of a newborn baby?

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6”11

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What is the average head circumference of a newborn baby?

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35cm

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12
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What does APGAR stand for?

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Appearance
Pulse
Grimace
Action
Respiration
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What does APGAR show?

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See if a baby needs special care or not

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What is the swallowing and sucking reflex?

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Finger is placed in the mouth babies will automatically suck

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What is the rooting reflex?

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Finger is stroked across the face babies will turn their heads in search of a nipple

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What is a grasp reflex?

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Automatically curl their fingers around an object if it’s placed in the palm of their hand

17
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What is stepping reflex?

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Babies to ‘step up’ if shins are placed on a firm surface

18
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What is placing reflex?

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Held in a standing position make stepping movements

19
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What is a Moro reflex?

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Sudden movements that make the baby feel like they’re gonna be dropped

20
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What is startle reflex?

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Loud noises/bright lights startle baby

21
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What is vernix?

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Hair all over the body

22
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What is lanugo?

A

White substance when baby’s born

23
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What is milia?

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Milk spots

24
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What is an incubator?

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Filters and humidifies the air. Constant temperature and replicates the womb

25
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What is a ventilator?

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Helps baby breath

26
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What is phototherapy?

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Light therapy lights above incubator to help get rid of jaundice

27
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What are IV lines?

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Needles connected to tubes that pass fluids/drugs into baby’s system

28
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What is a nasogastric tube?

A

Tube that goes through nose into stomach to give baby food

29
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What is a monitor?

A

Checks breathing and heartbeat

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