Test 3 Flashcards
When is it imparitive that you suction the infant immediately
in the presence of meconium when the newborn is not vigorous
In a 3 kg baby what size ETT should you use?
3.5 cm
What is the correct size blade to use on a preterm newborn?
No. 0
What is the optimal placement for the Ett?
1-1.5cm above the carina
what is the correct depth insertion for a 2.5 kg baby?
8.5cm (6 plus the weight in kg
What does the laryngeal mask do and a size one is the smallest but is too large for a ___kg baby
PPV 1.5kg or less
A late preterm infant needs to be followed up within ___ hrs post discharge
24-48 hours
What is the best EBP for umbilical cord care?
air dry
What is a health benefit for circumcision?
Decrease risk of UTI in 1st year of life
What is the most effective way to prevent pain in a circumcision?
Doral penile block
The AAP guidelines for car seats state:
keep toddlers in rear-facing seats until age 2 or the maxium height and weight is reached for their carseat.
What sleep position carries the lowest risk for SIDS?
supine sleep
When is it safe to immunize preterm infants?
by their chronological age
AAP recommends breastfeeding as a sole source of nutrition until the age of
6 months
Infant cereals should contain what?
iron fortified
When should all infants have a hearing screen done by?
1 month
With a late pre-term infant, when should the follow-up visit be?
24-48 hours post discharge
What does AAP say about elective circumcisions?
Circs do decrease the risk of UTI in 1st year of life
What are the guidelines set by AAP for car seats?
rear-facing until 2 years old or reach a max wt and ht for car seat
AAP set for safe transportation of late pre-term and LBW infants are
Car seat test from 90-120 minutes or longer is they live far away
What position caries the lowest risk for SIDS?
supine sleeping
When should vaccines begin for infants?
at 2 months after birth - chronological
What does the AAP recommend for starting solid foods?
sitting up in chair with good head control
AAP recommends breastfeeding as a sole source of nutrition until _____ age, add solid food but continue until 12 months old
6 months