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Normal Newborn Flashcards

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how the baby breathes in utero

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oxygenation is across placental membrane

lungs are filled with fluid and blood vessels are constricted

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length of infant transition period from inside to out

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8 hours

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initial breathing is stimulated by reflex of…

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physical, sensory, and chemical factors

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what occurs to respiratory system once cord is cut?

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decreased arterial o2
increased co2 pressure
decreased ph

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benefits of first cry

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grabs air and clears lungs

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physical stimuli at birth

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heat loss from wet body/cold air
release from fluid environment/gravitational forces
release of resistance from vaginal walls

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APGAR scoring

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activity 
pulse
grimace
appearance
respiration 
at birth, 1 minute and 5 mins
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acrocyanosis

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circulatory (not resp) issue.. infants hands and feet are blue

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normal respiration rate and pattern

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norm- 30-60 /min
tachy- >60/min
shallow, quiet, irregular, nose breather, chest and abdomen rise with inspiration

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how the heart adapts

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closure of foremen ovale (atrium) from pressure in left atrium
ductus arteriosum closes
dectus venosus doesn’t transport blood

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normal cardiac rate and rhythm

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120-160 bpm
irregular
take apical for 1 minute

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GI adaptation

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sucking reflex
enzymes for digestion of fat, CHO, proteins
immature sphincter between esophagus and stomach

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tracheosophageal fistula

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hole/channel between esophagus and tracheal

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meconium

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thick, sticky, dark green/black transitional stool

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renal system adaptations

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urine is present in bladder at birth, void within 24 hours
6-8 wet diapers a day
limited ability to excrete drugs

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hepatic system adaptation

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production of hgb
production of products for blood coagulation
depend on iron for 3months from pregnancy
need iron intake after 4 months

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liver changes at birth

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extra bilirubin that liver needs to break down

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immune system

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risk for infection

breast fed will increase passive immunity for up to 3 months

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integumentary system

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skin is red and beefy at birth
vernix helps maintain heat
lanugo
desquamation- peeling/scaling
Mongolian spots
milia
Epstein pearls
nevi
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Epstein pearls

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papules on tongue/pallet

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nevi

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birthmarks

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Changes with birth- female reproductive

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Labia is swollen and covers the clitoris

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Changes with birth - male

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Urinary meatus is at the tip of the penis, testes are descended, scrotum is large

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Changes with birth - musculoskeletal system

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Flexed position, symmetrical movements, head is largest part, cranium is molding, Fontanels open

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Anterior fontanel location and when it closes

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At the top of the head, larger, closes at 18 months

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Posterior fontanel

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Back of the head, closes in 6-8 weeks after birth

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Neurological system Changes with birth

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Uncoordinated movements, startles easily

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Moro-startle reflex

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Arms go out when startled

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Babinski reflex

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Toes fan out= positive, up to 2 years

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Tonic neck reflex

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Fencing position with one arm out

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Feeding reflexes

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Rooting, sucking, swallowing, gag

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Grasp reflex

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Closes hand around finger

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Stepping or dancing reflex

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Pulls feet up when they hit a surface

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Cough and sneeze reflex

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Sneezing because of fluid in the esophagus

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Metabolic control Changes with birth

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Burns brown fat to keep warm, heat depletes rapidly when exposed to air

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Heat loss-convection

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Heat flows from body surface in cooler surrounding air- prevent heat loss with warm room and wrap infant

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Heat loss- radiation

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Lose body heat it cooler solid surface, not in direct contact (window)

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Heat loss-evaporation

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Loss of heat when liquid converts to vapor, dry newborn immediately

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Heat loss- conduction

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Lose heat directly from body surface to cooler surfaces in direct contact

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Sensory changes with birth

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Right sided preference, alert if held upright

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Visual sensory changes with birth

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Like back dots on white background, moving items, circles, recognize faces, see 9-12 inches away

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Auditory senses changes with birth

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Becomes acute within the first few hours, can’t tell which way a sound is coming from, can tell moms and dads voices in two weeks

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Sensory- touch changes with birth

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Very sensitive, cuddle and swaddle

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Hematology levels

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Hemoglobin- 16-20 g/dl

Hematocrit- 45-65%

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Bilirubin changes

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Released with destruction of RBCs, excreted in feces and bile

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Physiologic jaundice

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Increased bilirubin during 2nd-3rd day of life, subsides by 2nd week

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Pathological jaundice

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Occurs within first 24 hours and is bc of over abundance of RBCs that need to be broken down

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What helps with blood coagulation that newborns cannot produce?

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Vitamin k- they need anyhow of it at birth to help

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Sleep state I

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Deep sleep

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Sleep state II

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Light sleep

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Awake state III

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Drowsy

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Awake state IV

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Alert- feed at this stage

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Awake state V

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Eyes open- feet at this state

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Awake state VI

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Crying

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Upon admission to nursery

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Clear mucus from nose
First feeding with sterile water
Hand wash and use gloves
Match bracelets
Check blood glucose
Erythromycin in eyes
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Physical assessment of newborn

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Skin turgor, plantar creases, head and chest circumference, nose shape, ear placement, palate and lips, eye symmetry and movement, fontanels, abdomen bowel sounds, appropriate genitalia, extremities, birthmarks, reflexes

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Circumcision care

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Cover with sterile gauze with sterile petroleum jelly, note voiding and bleeding, expect yellow exudate

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How many diapers a day

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8-10

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Discharge teaching

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Safety, cord care, feeding, circumcision care

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Symptoms to report to dr with newborn

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Temperature over 100 axillary, respiratory distress

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