Test 3 Flashcards
Signs of respiratory distress in a newborn
Signs
_____________ (>60 reps. per min)
G_________
Nasal _________
Significant ___________
A__________
Tachypnea
Grunting
Flaring
Retractions
Apnea
Nursing actions related to respiratory distress
Antenatal nursing actions
- Administer ________________ (steroid) for fetal lung maturity
Goal antenatally
- Prevent ________ delivery
Post natal nursing environment
- Neutral __________ environment
- ____________ support
- H_____________ and C________ needs
Betamethasone
Preterm
Thermal
Respiratory
Hydration, Caloric
Erythema Toxicum is an innocuous ______ popular rash of ___________ cause with superimpose vesicles. It appears within ______-_____ hours after birth and resolves _______________ within a few days
pink
unknown
24-48
spontaneously
Milia are tiny ______ papules appearing on the ______ of a newborn as a result of ____________ sebaceous glands; disappears __________ after a few weeks
white
face
unopened
spontaneously
Vernix caseosa is a protective, _________-like, whitish substance made up of _______ and ______________ epithelial cells that is present on the fetal skin
cheese
sebum, desquamated
Lanugo is fine, downy ______ found on the ________ parts of fetus, with the exception of the palms of the _________ and ________ of the feet, after ____ weeks gestation
hair
body
hands
soles
20
Harlequin Sign rare _______ change that occurs between the ___________ halves of the NB’s body, such that the ___________ half is noticeably pinker than the superior half when the baby is placed on the one side; it is of no ____________ significance
color
longitudinal
dependent
pathologic
Acrocyanosis is cyanosis of the __________ (hands and feet)
extremities
Mongolian Spot is macular areas of _________-_________ or _______-_______ pigmentations found on the ________area of the ____________ of newborns
bluish-black
gray-blue
dorsal
buttocks
Cafe au lait Spot is a congenital _____________ present at birth
birthmark
Epstein Pearls are small ________ blebs found along the _____ margins and at the junction of the hard and soft ___________; commonly seen in the newborn as a __________ manifestation. No ____________ is needed. Resolves spontaneously.
white
gum
palates
normal
intervention
Newborn Teeth are teeth with little _______ structure. This ___________ require intervention
root
does not
Where should the fundus be approx. 8hrs postpartum?
Fundus will be at the level of the umbilicus 12 hours postpartum
Describe ABO blood incompatibility
When a mother’s blood type is O and her baby’s blood type is A or B
Why does ABO blood incompatibility occur?
Mother and baby have different blood types, the mother’s immune system may react and are antibodies against her baby’s RBCs
ABO incompatibility in the newborn generally present as neonatal jaundice due to a Coombs positive hemolytic anemia (TRUE OR FALSE)
True
Can ABO incompatibility be prevented? Is so, how?
Yes. Intramuscular injection of Rh immune Globulin (called Rhogam) at 28 weeks gestation, after delivery of Rh+ baby, any early pregnancy bleeding, TAB, injury, amniocentesis/ CVS test
The Barlow maneuver is a test designed to detect subluxation or dislocation of the ____. A dysplastic joint will be felt to be is located as the femur leaves the acetabulum. ** _____________** hips
hips
ADDUCT
The Ortolani maneuver is a manual procedure performed to rule out the possibility of developmental dysplastic hip. _________ hips
ABDUCT
What do positive Barlow and Ortolani tests indicate?
Hip dysplasia/ dislocation — follow up when head of femoral head relocates into acetabulum
What is a normal blood glucose for a NB?
45 or higher
What is considered an abnormal blood glucose for a NB? How would a nurse treat this?
Anything less that 45 is considered abnormal (hypoglycemia)
Early feedings
Assess BS glucose levels per guidelines (1-4hr intervals)
Oral glucose
IV infusion of dextrose solution
What should lochia look and smell like during the first 7 days PP?
Lochia rubra is bright red (first 2-3 days). It will have fleshy odor. (Small clots are common < nickel size)
*Lochia serosa is pink (day 3-10)
Lochia alba is white (continues until the cervix is closed
** There should never be a foul odor — sign of infection
Lochia amount is documented as:
scant
small
moderate
heavy
What assessment findings would cause the RN to suspect an infection such as Endometritis?
- infection of the __________ caused by _________ vaginal flora or gram __________ organisms
-S/S: ________ first 24-72 hours PP, pain/tenderness in pelvis, tachycardia, _________ vaginal discharge, paleo, leukocytosis, uterus is ____/________/ or _______
-TX: broad spectrum __________ given ___ until afebrile for ____ hours
decidua
normal
negative
fever
purulent
soft/large/tender
antibiotics, IV, 48
**Polycythemia is when the baby’s blood has more ______ than normal with increased __________ consumption, thicker blood travels slower, can lead to ________
-S/S: ruddy/dusky color, sluggish, poor feeder, seizures
-TX: hydration, observation, ___ fluids, partial exchange transfusion (severe), maintain normal __________
RBC
Oxygen
hypoxia
IV
hydration
Kernicterus is _______ damage caused by untreated jaundice; ________ is so high that it can move out of the blood into the _____ tissue levels greater that 20-25
brain
bilirubin
brain
stages of hyperbilirubinemia
stage 1: jaundice in _____ especially ____
stage 2: jaundice in ______ and chest
stage 3: jaundice in _______
stage 4: jaundice in _____ and ______ of hands
face, eyes
arms
thighs
legs, palms
why do we have IV pitocin after a normal vaginal delivery?
Pitocin helps the uterus contract after birth and prevent excess bleeding (aka postpartum hemorrhage)
What do you suspect has occurred if you assess the fundus at 4hrs PP, and discover it +2cm and deviate to the left? What intervention would you implement?
Ask patient when the last time she voided and put patient in supine position.
Nursing actions if nurse discovers boggy fundus, clots, and bleeding on a PP woman
- uterine _______ if a soft boggy uterus is detected
-frequent VS
- Assess ______and __________ often
- Encourage frequent ___________ or ____________ the woman. Vascular access
- Assess abnormalities in __________ levels
- Assess urinary output. Encourage rest and take safety precautions
massage
fundus, bleeding
voiding, catheterize
hematocrit
Erythroblastosis fetalis occurs when an Rh _________ mother is pregnant with an Rh _________ fetus and maternal antibodies cross the _________; maternal antibodies destroy fetal RBC.
negative
positive
placenta
Neonatal sepsis is a ________ infection of infants younger than _____ days old
blood
90
What are the signs and symptoms of neonatal sepsis?
- ______________ instability
- poor __________
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
- C___________ activity
- Lack of _______ gain
- Dehydration
Temperature
sucking
Convulsive
weight
What are the nursing interventions for neonatal sepsis?
- Control the _______________ (temperature, allow quiet time)
- Encourage __________
- A______________
environment
bonding
Antibiotics
What care do you anticipate for the RN of an infant of an insulin dependent diabetic?
Glucose level
Monitor for hypoglycemia
Start early feedings
IV infusion of glucose if needed
Describe the care for a client with a small hematoma
- _____ bath after the first ____ hours will aid fluid absorption once bleeding has stopped and promote comfort. Use of __________ agents
** Conservative treatment**
- ______ pack
- Observation
- _______ management
- ________ drainage
Sitz
12
analgesic
ice
pain
bladder
What would be the treatment for a large hematoma?
Incision and drainage
How frequently should a new mother put a newborn to the breast ?
Every 1/2 - 3 hours (as infant demands)