physiological response of the neonate

Question 1

where is the PMI of a neonate

Answer 1

3rd or 4th intercostal space

Question 2

which breath sound is normal to hear in a neonate the first few hours postbirth?

Answer 2

scattered crackles from amniotic fluid whichw ill be absorbed through the lymphatic system

Question 3

what is hypoglycemia in neonates

Answer 3

under 40 mg/dL

Question 4

how do you test for hip dysplasia

Answer 4

abduct the thigh

Question 5

Erythema toxicum

Answer 5

small, irregular, flat, red patches, on the checks…. that develop into singular, small, yellow pimples appearing on the chest abdomen and extremities

Question 6

Caput succedaneum

Answer 6

edema that crosses the suture line… disappears without treatment

Question 7

cephalhematoma

Answer 7

a subperiosteal hemorrhage (edema) that does not cross the suture line

Question 8

what are neonates with cephalhematomas more prone too

Answer 8

jaundice due to the RBC entering circulation causing more RBC breakdown and more bilirubin

Question 9

Epstein pearls

Answer 9

whitish, hardened nodules on the gums or roof of the mouth… nothing serious

Question 10

when is patent ateriosus not normal

Answer 10

after the second day

Question 11

apnea

Answer 11

cessation of breath lasting more then 20 seconds. Cessation of breath is normal but apnea is never normal

Question 12

neutral thermal environment

Answer 12

range of temperature in which the newborns body temperature can be maintained with minimal metabolic demands and oxygen consumption

Question 13

Mottling

Answer 13

Benign transient pattern of pink and white blotches on the skin in response to a cold environment