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Newborn Care Flashcards

1
Q

What does APGAR stand for?

A 
Appearance
Pulse
Grimace
Activity
Resp effort
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2
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At what APGAR score are interventions needed for a NB?

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< 7

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3
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Why is vitamin K given at birth?

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to help with clotting and prevent hemorrhagic disease

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4
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How long can NB eye prophylaxis be delayed?

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up to 2 hrs

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5
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Birth weight values:

1) LBW
2) VLBW
3) ELBW
4) Macrosomia

A

1) < 2500 gm
2) 1000-1500 gm
3) < 1000 gm
4) > 4000 gm

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6
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What is normal wt loss in a NB?

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  • in first 3-5 days

- up to 10% norm

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7
Q

NB returns to normal birth wt by which time?

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day 10 - 14

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8
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How much weight should a NB gain after regaining its original birth weight?

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approx 1 oz daily

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9
Q

How many oz in a pound?

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16 oz = 1 lbs

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10
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What would be normal expected weight for a NB weighing 7 lbs?

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  • 7lbs x 16oz = 112 oz

ans: 112 x 10% = 11.2 oz wt loss

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11
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What is the normal length range for a full-term baby?

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18.5 - 22 inches

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12
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Term for NB whose birth wt is below the 10th percentile?

A

Small for Gestational Age (SGA)

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13
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When does pseudostrabismus resolve in a NB?

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3 - 4 months

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14
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What is choanal atresia?

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blockage of the back of the nasal passage

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15
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What is the rooting reflex in a NB?

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when they turn their head towards the source of a stimulus to suckle

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16
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What are Epsteins Pearls?

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calcium deposits that feel like teeth in the mouth

17
Q

When does the umbilical cord fall off?

A

approx 7 - 14 days

18
Q

Which maneuvers are done to test for hip instability in an NB?

A

Barlow and Ortolani

19
Q

When should calcium be started for a NB?

A

day after birth

20
Q

How long prior to a circumcision is the infant placed on an NPO status?

A

2-4 hrs, unless breast fed, which can be done prior to as it may provide some analgesic effects

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