PEDS - 1 - Intro + Care of Well Newborn

Question 1

What is the single most important aspect of promoting healthy development of children?

Answer 1

Early Intervention

Question 2

What are the 3 main focuses for the care of the well neonate in the hospital prior to discharge?

Answer 2

1. Mother Infant Bonding
2. Establishing Feeding
3. Teaching Care Basics

Question 3

Breast Milk contains all necessary nutrients except what 2 necessary components that must be supplemented?

Answer 3

Vitamin K and Vitamin D

Question 4

How many times per day should an infant be fed if breastfeeding?

Answer 4

More than 8 times per day (about every 2-3 hours, all day & night)

Question 5

What is given to newborns to prevent gonococcal ophthalmia?

Answer 5

Erythromycin Ointment

Question 6

What is given to newborns to prevent hemorrhagic disease of newborn (clotting disorder)?

Answer 6

Vitamin K

Question 7

What is given to newborns to prevent an infection that can lead to liver cancer?

Answer 7

Hep B Vaccine

Question 8

When is the “discharge window” for a healthy mom & baby?

Answer 8

24-36 hours after birth