U3: Newborn Baby Notesheet Flashcards
1
Q
What does APGAR measure?
A
- Babies Health
2
Q
What does APGAR stand for?
A
A- Appearance (Skin Color)
P- Pulse (Heart Rate)
G- Grimace (Reflexes)
A- Activity (Muscle Tone)
R- Respiration (Breathing)
3
Q
When is APGAR performed?
A
- 1 minute after birth to determine how they tolerated birth
- 5 minutes after birth to determine how well they are doing outside the womb
4
Q
What is a good condition APGAR score?
A
- 7-10
5
Q
Benefits of skin to skin after birth:
A
- Creates emotional bond
- Regulates baby’s temperature
- Encourages breastfeeding
- Calms baby
- Helps regulate sleep cycle
- Stabilizes heartbeat and breathing
6
Q
Breastfeeding Benefits: Mom
A
- Encourages binding
- Reduces risk of breast and ovarian cancer
- Burns about 500 calories a day which helps with natural weight management
- Is free
- Releases oxytocin
7
Q
Breastfeeding Benefits: Infant
A
- Provides essential nutrition
- Provides antibodies that strengthen immune system
- Reduces risk of SIDS
- Reduces risk for certain allergies
- Easier to digest
- Skin to skin feeing releases oxytocin
8
Q
What is oxytocin?
A
Makes baby feel safe and calm
9
Q
What is the vitamin that prevents blood clotting?
A
Vitamin K
10
Q
What is the purpose of the antibiotic eye drops used after birth?
A
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11
Q
What is the first vaccination that is received within 24 hours after birth
A
- Hep. B vaccine
12
Q
3 screenings newborns receive within 1-2 days old
A
- Heart Screening
- Hearting Screening
- Blood Screening
