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what is the importance of surfactant in the initiation of breathing?

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it’s necessary for lung compliance (ability to open up alveolar sacs in the lungs so that oxygenation can take place)

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intrauterine fetal breathing movements

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  • fetus practices breathing movement while still in utero
  • the purpose of this is so the lungs will be compliant when the baby comes out, it also exercises the chest muscles
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baby’s first breath

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inspiratory gasp from CNS response to mechanical, reabsorptive, chemical, thermal, and sensory changes

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normal newborn respiratory rate

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30-60/min

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what are some potential signs of respiratory distress?

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  • increased resp rate
  • GFR (grunting, retracting, flaring)
  • color change (cyanotic)
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ductus venosis

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allows blood from the umbilical vein to bypass the liver and enter the right atrium

closes at 4 weeks

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foramen ovale

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allows blood flow from right atrium to left atrium to bypass the lungs

closes at 30 months

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ductus arteriosis

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allows blood flow from pulmonary artery to aorta; allows blood to bypass lungs

closes at 2 months

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what is the normal fetal pulse ox?

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50%

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what is rhogam?

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IM injection given to prevent antibody formation against subsequent pregnancies

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when is rhogam given?

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given intra/postpartum, after abortions, and any situation where fetal and maternal blood will mix

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methods of heat loss

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  • convection
  • radiation
  • evaporation
  • conduction
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convection heat loss

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air current (like a fan) and baby would lose heat

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radiation heat loss

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baby would lose its heat because there’s a surface or something around it that’s colder

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evaporation heat loss

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baby is moist and dry air makes it cold

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conduction heat loss

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baby loses its heat to a surface
ex: putting baby on cold scale

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normal temp for a newborn

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36.4-37.2

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neutral thermal environment

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allows for optimal oxygen use, metabolism, and internal temperature because of thermal balance

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interventions for hypothermia

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  • verify temp reading
  • double swaddle/place hat
  • kangaroo care (skin to skin w/ mom or dada)
  • radiant warmer or isolette
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role of liver in newborns

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**immature
- iron storage (make more RBCs)
- carbohydrate metabolism (baby’s blood glucose is lower than mom’s)
- conjugation of bilirubin (if not excreted = severe damage to organs like the brain)

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what is jaundice?

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a normal biologic response of a newborn d/t increased bilirubin levels

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interventions for jaundice

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  • elevated transcutaneous bili level? –> follow up w/ a serum
  • ensure hydration for excretion
  • phototherapy (transfers through skin to excrete bili)
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kernicterus

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long term, irreversible brain damage

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what can excess bilirubin lead to?

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kernicterus

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breastfeeding jaundice
associated with poor feeding and inadequate fluid intake
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interventions for breastfeeding jaundice
encourage frequent feedings and lactation support
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breast milk jaundice
begins after day 7; r/t breast milk causing reabsorption of bilirubin from intestine some women contain breast milk that can inhibit conjugation
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interventions for breast milk jaundice
there may be an order to stop breastfeeding
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when can we expect the first bowel movement?
within the first 48 hours but typically happens in the first 8-24 hrs
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what is the normal frequency of bowel movements?
can range from one BM every 2-3 days up to 10 BM in one day; typically see more BMs than less
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meconium stool
formed in utero; contains amniotic fluid, intestinal secretions, and mucosal cells tarry thick dark green
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transitional stool
lasts 1-2 days greenish, may look like it has raspberry seeds in it
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formula stool
typically more formed than breast fed
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when do we expect the first void?
within the first 24 hrs
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at what point can children fully concentrate urine by?
by 3 months of age, because a newborns kidneys aren't able to dispose of water rapidly (they have a lower GFR than adults)
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nursing care of circumcised newborn
- pain assessment (NIPS) - pain meds (topical cream, tylenol) - monitor active bleeding - beefy red and raw - liberally applied petroleum jelly - monitor ability to void - teach parents about care
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first period of reactivity
prime time for bonding and breastfeeding - HR and RR elevated - alert from birth-30 min
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period of inactivity
should reassure mom that this is normal - HR and RR decrease - may sleep up to 4 hrs
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second period of reactivity
- HR and RR may increase - awake and alert for 4-6 hrs
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deep sleep
- eyes closed, no eye movement, breathing regular - HR 100-120 bpm
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light sleep (REM)
- irregular RR, sucking motions, minimal activity
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drowsy but awake
open or close eyes with fluttering eye lids
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quiet alert
alert and may fixate on attractive object
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active alert
eyes are open and motor activity is intense
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crying alert state
intense state of being alert
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grasping reflex
put finger in palm of baby's hand and will close hand around finger
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rooting reflex
lightly stroke cheek and will move towards it, in attempt to suck disappears by 4 months
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stepping reflex
hold baby up right over flat surface, makes stepping/walking motion disappears at 4-8 weeks
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babinsky reflex
gently stroke sole of foot --> fans and extends toes
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tonic neck reflex
turn head to one side while infant lays on back, arms extended on side that infant faces, opposite arm and leg are flexed
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what does the average baby weigh at birth?
7 lbs 8 oz.
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large for gestational age
larger than the 90th percentile
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small for gestational age
smaller than the 10th percentile
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why do we administer erythromycin eye ointment?
protects against gonorrhea and chlamydia
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erythema toxicum
newborn rash
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milia
little acne, white heads don't pick or put any meds
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stork bites
common around nape of neck or forehead and become brighter when baby cries often fades away w/ time
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port wine stain
typically doesn't fade away w/ time
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mongolian spots
seen on darker skin tones; similar to bruising
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anterior fontanel
larger, diamond shape, closes at 18 months
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posterior fontanel
smaller, triangle shape, closes at 8-12 weeks
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what do bulging fontanels indicate?
increase intracranial pressure
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what do sunken fontanels indicate?
dehydration
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molded head
asymmetrical appearance of the head caused by sutures overriding each other during birth process d/t compression
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caput
soft edematous area on the scalp caused by long labor or vacuum extraction more superficial swelling that may cross suture line
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cephalhematoma
collection of blood b/w the surface of the cranial bone and the periosteal membrane
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what are our concerns with cephalhematomas?
- will the hematoma absorb itself? --> most do - increased # of broken down RBCs --> liver immature = risk for jaundice
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what does not cross the suture line?
cephalhematoma
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strabismus
poor eye muscle control that will develop by 3-4 months of age
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doll's eyes
turn baby's head R or L and baby's eye will go opposite direction
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epstein's pearls
- hard white marks in the mouth - non significant and disappear within a couple of weeks
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when assessing the baby's neck, what would indicate an abnormality?
webbing
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when assessing the baby's abdomen, we want to ensure that...
it's soft with no distention noted
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ortolani's maneuver
knees together and move legs back, assess for hip click to see that baby's hips are intact
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club foot
do the feet turn inward? this could be positional; from position when baby was in utero
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when assessing the baby's back, what can indicate an abnormality?
- be sure it's fully closed (no open neural defect) - assess for hair in this area = indicator of abnormality
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jitteriness in newborn
could be a sign of low blood sugar or other issues
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when assessing neuro status, what could be a concern?
high pitched cry
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what kind of cry do we expect?
strong, lusty, and medium pitched

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