The Normal New Born Flashcards
Acro cyanosis
Circulatory condition that turns new horns hands and feet blue
Apgar Score
Scale for resp condition
Normal resp rate for new born
30-60
Tachypneic new born
60+
Apnea is normal in a new born….
When less than 15 seconds
Normal new born heart rate
120-160
GI norms for a new born
Sucking reflex, immature sphincter, digestive enzymes are needed
Tracheosophageal fistula
Hole between espoh. and trachea, the baby will be blue around the mouth
When must the first void take place
In the first 24 hours
How many diapers a day is normal for a new born?
6 to 8
Jaundice problems in new born
Jaundice can be created by the breakdown of hemoglobin to create indirect bilirubin
Mongolian spots
Blackened spot on butt that will fade
Milia
Acne on nose
Nevi
Benign melanocytes
When do the fontanels close?
Posterior at 6-8 weeks; frontal at 18 months