Normal Newborn Nursing Care Flashcards
1
Q
normal newborn HR
A
110-160
2
Q
normal newborn RR
A
30-60, irregular rate
3
Q
normal newborn BP
A
80/40 - 110/50
4
Q
normal newborn length
A
46-54 cm
5
Q
normal newborn weight
A
2500-3500
6
Q
SGA
A
less than 2500g
7
Q
LGA
A
greater than 4000g
8
Q
newborn weight loss
A
10% or less expected, should be at birth weight by 2 wks
9
Q
normal newborn OFC
A
32-38 cm
10
Q
normal BG
A
above 45
11
Q
new ballard score
A
determines gestational age if unknown, no prenatal care
12
Q
when should the newborn bath be done
A
wait at least 2 hours, ideally 12
13
Q
newborn medications
A
vitamin K injection, erythromycin ointment
14
Q
erythromycin ointment
A
prevents infection caused by gonorrhea or chlamydia
15
Q
CCHD
A
pulse ox on opposite limbs, 1 must be 95+, other must be within 3%
