Newborn Physiological and Behavioral Responses Flashcards
Expected findings for term neonate:
Posture
(what should be happening w/ extremeties)
Extremities should be flexed.
What is the regular RR of a newborn
30 to 60 breaths per min
Expected findings for term neonate:
Weight
2500 to 4000 g
(5lb 8oz to 8 lb 13oz)
what is acrocyanosis
Hands and/or feet are blue
What are mongolian spots?
Flat, blush discolored area on the lower back and/or back
resolves on its own
What is lanugo?
Fine, downy hair that may be seen on neonates back, shoulders and forehead
assists on estimating gestational age, often a sign of prematurity
What is milia?
white papules on the face;
more frequently seen on the bridge of the nose and chin
Resolves on their own
What is vernix caseosa?
white, creamy, naturally occurring biofilm covering the skin of the fetus during the last trimester of pregnancy
assist on estimating gestational age
What is a caput succedaneum?
swelling (edema) of the scalp in a newborn.
Can cross suture lines.
Results from prolonged labor, forceps delivery, or use of vacuum
What is a cephalohematoma?
Blood swelling under the scalp of neonate
What characterstic is unique of caput succedaneum compared to cephalohematoma?
caput succedaneum can cross suture lines
cephalohematoma is unilateral
What are epstein’s pearls?
white, pearl-like cysts in a neonates gum margins and palate
What is the moro (startle) reflex?
How is it initated?
Hold the baby in a semi-sitting position and the let head slightly drop back
What is the tonic neck reflex?
How is it initated?
with the neonate in the supine position, turn the head to the side so that chin is over the shoulder
What is the rooting reflex?
How is it initated?
Neonate turns the head toward direction of stimulus and opens the mouth
Brush the side of a cheek or corner of the mouth
