Teaching New Parents Flashcards
How should parents be taught to physically care for circumcision?
use gauze square with vaseline around
what does normal healing of circumcision look like?
yellow crystals/grainy yellow exudate → healthy granulation tissue
when should parents be instructed to call doctor regarding circumcision site? (3)
Site looks more red, swollen
Baby won’t void
bleeding > quarter size
the car seat must be what?
the correct size for newborn
what way should the carseat face?
rear-facing in the backseat
where should the buckle be in the newborns carseat?
level of armpit
there should be no more than ___ fingers between baby and straps of carseat
2
what clothes should newborns NOT be wearing when strapped into carseat?
snowsuits & bulky jackets
what should the parents make sure of regarding newborn carseat?
make sure it is level in the car
how should newborn carseat be anchored?
anchor with tether & use base
what are the 5 ways to comfort a fussy baby?
Swaddling
Stomach
Shushing noises
Swinging
Sucking
if you are losing patience with a fussy baby it is okay to do what? never okay to do what?
put them down
never shake a baby!!!
What should you do if the baby looks yellow?
call doctor
what should you do if the baby turns blue or stops breathing?
call 911
what should you do if the baby has a 100.3 axillary temp?
call doctor
what should you do if the baby is projectile vomiting?
call doctor
what should you do if the baby refuses to feed?
call doctor
what should you do if the baby has a seizure?
call 911
what should you do if the baby is lethargic?
call doctor
what should you do if the baby has too few diapers?
call doctor
what should you do if the baby is unresponsive to stimuli?
call 911
what should you do if the baby is crying inconsolably?
call doctor
list the rules parents should know about safe sleep (5)
Always on BACK!
Firm mattress
No extra bedding
No recliners, adult beds
Discourage bed-sharing
how should the newborn be bathed/dressed? (4)
Sponge baths until the cord stump falls off!
Warm room
gather supplies ahead
Dress baby in one more layer than adults
what should parents do to care for cord/stump?
just keep it dry
how should parents care for newborn fingernails?
mittens or emory board
