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| How is evaporation heat loss is prevented? |
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This is prevented by wrapping newborn and covering the head as soon as possible |
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| What is a priority umbilical cord teaching priority? |
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Keep the babies diaper low in order to ovoid improper healing of this. |
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| What is considered hypoglycemia in a newborn? |
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| What are normal V/S of a newborn? |
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- RR: 28-36
- T: 97.8-98.6
- BP: 80/50
- P: 110-160
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This is a condition when a newborn has swelling that does not cross the suture lines. |
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| What is Caput Succedaneum? |
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This is a condition where there is swelling and bruising of the scalp after birth. |
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| How long does it take for molding to go away? |
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Definition
This condition normally goes away within a few days and is a very common occurrence with newborns. |
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| What is the shape of the Anterior Fontanelle? |
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Definition
The shape of this fontanelle is open and diamond shaped. It usually takes 12-18 months to close. |
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| When bathing a baby, which body part should the nurse wash last? |
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The nurse should wash the head last during a bath and keep it covered as long as possible. |
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Definition
This reflux is occurs when the newborn is startled. They abduct, then adduct the arms and usually cry. |
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| What is the rooting reflux? |
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This neonatal reflux helps with nursing. |
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| When should the infant pass meconium? |
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Definition
The infant should have this bowel movement within the first 24-48 hrs after birth. |
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| What color should the infants first stool be? |
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This stool should be yellow and passed about the 2nd day after birth. |
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| What is the major sign and symptom of respiratory distress? |
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Definition
The major sign and symptom of this condition is chest retractions.
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| How much of the newborns weight should they lose in a normal infant within the first few days? |
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Definition
During this stage, it is normal for the infant to lose 10% of its body weight. |
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| What is a normal pattern of weight gain in the first year of life? |
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During the first year, an infant should gain weight in this pattern:
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| What is the appropriate way to use a bulb syringe? |
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Definition
To use this device, depress before inserting into the side of the infants mouth. Suction the mouth before the nose. |
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| What is a sign of jaundice? |
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Definition
This condition is characterized by yellowish skin color. |
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| What is an example of cephalocaudal development? |
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Definition
Lifting the head before sitting is an example of this type of growth. |
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