Normal Newborn Nursing Care Flashcards
normal newborn HR
110-160
normal newborn RR
30-60, irregular rate
normal newborn BP
80/40 - 110/50
normal newborn length
46-54 cm
normal newborn weight
2500-3500
SGA
less than 2500g
LGA
greater than 4000g
newborn weight loss
10% or less expected, should be at birth weight by 2 wks
normal newborn OFC
32-38 cm
normal BG
above 45
new ballard score
determines gestational age if unknown, no prenatal care
when should the newborn bath be done
wait at least 2 hours, ideally 12
newborn medications
vitamin K injection, erythromycin ointment
erythromycin ointment
prevents infection caused by gonorrhea or chlamydia
CCHD
pulse ox on opposite limbs, 1 must be 95+, other must be within 3%
what babies receive glucose testing
preemies, LGA, DGM, macrosomia
who receives a car seat test
preemies, SGA
when should TCB testing be performed
q12 since birth
when do TCB levels usually peak
day 3-5
early hunger cues
stirring, mouth opening, rooting
mid hunger cues
stretching, hand to mouth
late hunger cues
crying, agitated movements, turning red
how often to feed
breast - 2-3 hours
formula - 3-4
who cannot breastfeed?
galactosemic infants, herpes on nipples, active HIV, radioactive exposure, chemo, lithium, methotrexate, active TB
