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Term
neonate BG
Definition
40-60
Term
Term Pregnancy
(length)
Definition

38-40 weeks

(avg 40)

Term
preterm Labor
Definition

after 20 weeks, before 37 weeks

 

Term
post term labor
Definition
42 or more weeks
marked decrease in placenta function
Term
prenatal period
Definition
time of physical and psychological prearation for
birth and parenthood
Term
Trimesters 1, 2, & 3 in weeks
Definition

1: weeks 1-13
2: weeks 14-26

3: weeks 27-40

Term
Nagele's Rule
Definition
First date of last menstrual period + 7 days, back- 3 mos
Term
Gravidity / parity
Definition
G: pregnancy of any duration
P: Birth after 20 weeks gestation
Term
GTPAL
Definition
G: gravita
T: Term infants born
P: Preterm born (20-37 wks)
A: Abortion (prior to 20 wks)
L: Living children
Term

care of circumcision

 

Definition
use petroleum jelly as barrier, do not occlude urethral opening; monitor for infection and bleeding (more than dime size) and urination
Term

nbn stool characteristics

 

Definition
meconium- greenish black with occult blood; 12-48 hours; transitional stools by 3rd day: green/yellow brown, thin (less sticky) +/- milk curds
Milk stool (day4) BF: yellow/gold pasty smell of sour milk
FF: pale yellow/light brown, firmer, stinkier
Term
care of infant with jaundice/phototherapy
Definition
appears with bili at 5+mg/dl
Term
neonate weight loss/gain
Definition
<-10% in first week considered okay
Term
ballard assessment
term/preterm
Definition
assessment for estimating gestational age at birth
Term
4 modes of heatloss
nsg interventions
Definition
convection- body heats air
radiation - body surface indirectly to cool surface
evaporation- most significant loss; after bath
conduction- body surface to cooler surface
Term
acrocyanosis
Definition
cyanosis of the hands and feet common until about 2- 6 hrs old (up to 12). pulses present, just blue
Term
Heart Rate
Resp. Rate
Definition
HR: 120-160 (100-180)
RR:30-60 (70) pauses up to 10 sec okay
Term
anterior fontanel
Definition
diamond shaped between thed frontal bones and parietal bones; continuous with the frontal and coronal suture
Term
apgar score
Definition
method of assessing infant condition at birth: 1 and 5 min of age to ascertane need for immediate care; 7-10 is WNL; heart rate, resp rate, muscle tone, reflex irritability, color.
Term
Babinski reflex
Definition
stroke sole of foot upward and across to big toe; all toes should hyperextend with dorsiflexion (+); lasts ~1 year; absence requires neuro exam.
Term
ballard score
Definition
determins term of infant at delivery; posture, angles, elbow across midline, lanugo, plantar creases, breast
Term
bilirubin
Definition
byproduct of RBC destruction; unconjugated leads to jaundice. may require phototherapy
Term
caput succedaneum
Definition
edematous area of scalp over occiput from sustained pressure of the presenting vertex against the cervix slowing venus return; lasts 3-4 days; common with suction;
Term
cephalohematoma
Definition
collection of blood between skull bone and periosteum; not cross suture line;forceps birth/rotation/extraction. NOT bulge/pulse with crying.jaundice during resolution, largest on d2/3, resolves in 3-6 weeks
Term
PKU
Definition
heel stick that tests for inborn errors of metabolism
Term
circumoral cyanosis
Definition
blue around mouth r/t respiratory distress
Term
cleft palate
Definition
congenital midline fissure in the lip or palate r/t railure of primary palate to fuse.
Term
conduction
Definition
heat loss from body surface directly to cooler surface
Term
convection
Definition
flow of heat from body surface to cooler room air
Term
epstein pearls
Definition
benign retention cysts on hard palate,
Term
erb's palsy
Definition
5/6 cranial nerve. moro reflex wont work on affected arm/hand/wrist
Term
erythema toxicum
Definition
transient rash, first 3 weeks in 3 stages: macules, papules, small vesicles
- no treatment
Term
lanugo
Definition
downy hair present over body of premature infant
Term
evaporation
Definition
loss of heat with vaporation of moisture after bathing
Term
flaring nostrils
Definition
sign of respiratory distress; may be accompanied by inter/sub costal retractions & grunting
Term
gestational age
Definition
weeks of age at birth (since mother's last menstrual period)
Term
grasp reflex
Definition
ability of neonate to reflexively curl fingers around a finger placed in the palm of his/her hand; also grasp with toes
Term
grunting
Definition
noise often made when in respiratory distress
Term
hydrocele
Definition
fluid in the scrotum; resolves on own
Term
kernicterus
Definition
yellow staining of brain cells that may result in bilirubin encephalopathy. Damage occurs when serum concentration reaches toxic levels regardless of cause. marked by CNS depression or exccitation. may lead to cerebral palsy mental retardation and deafness.
Term
low-set ears
Definition
possible sign of chromosomal disorder, mental retardation, kidney disorder
Term
meconium
Definition
green/brown dark stick stool passed within first 12-24/48 hrs
Term
milia
Definition
sebaceous cysts/white heads
Term
molding
Definition
shaping of fetal head by overlapping of cranial bones to facilitate mvmt through the birth canal during labor
Term
mongolian spots
Definition
-blue-black pigmintation on any body part( esp back/butt).
-common in dark skin: mediterranean, Latin americans, asian african (13% caucasian)
- fade gradually over months/years
Term
moro reflex
Definition
startle reflex; symmetric abduction/extension of arms and legs, fingers van, tremor; until week 8
Term
mottling
Definition
superficial vessels visible
Term
nevus flammeus
Definition
port wine stain; usually of the face and dont fade on their own
Term
opthalmia neonatorum
Definition
inflammation of the eyes from gonorrheal or chlamydial infection contracted by the bewborn during passage through the mother's birth canal
Term
Ortolani's and Barlow maneuvers
Definition
flexion and extternally rotate hips. feel for dislocation
Term
phototherapy
Definition
conjugagtes biliruben to promote excretion and avoid kinecterous. promote bowel movements; eyes and genetals should be shielded.
Term
physiologic jaundice
Definition
breast feeding jaundice occurs after first 24 hrs; considered "normal" but monitor
Term
plantar reflex
Definition
aka babinski reflex
Term
polydactyly
Definition
extra digits
Term
posterior fontanel
Definition
triangle shape between parietal bones and occipital bone; continuous with saggital suture and lambdoid suture
Term
precocious teeth
Definition
teeth present at birth; pulled before discharge to prevent aspiration
Term
pseudomenstruation
Definition
mucous/blood streaked discharge in female newborns
Term
pseudostrabismus
Definition
common cross-eyed appearance in newborns due to weak muscles
Term
radiation
Definition
loss of heat to cooler objects in room
Term
retractions
Definition
sign of respiratory distress, inter/sub costal: drawing in of tissue between ribs or below rib cage;
suprasternal & subclavicular retractions with stridor/gasping represents airway obstruction
Term
rugae
Definition
folds/creases in scrotum appear by 28-36 weeks gestation;
Term
smegma
Definition
female whitish discharge at birth
Term
stepping reflex
Definition
allow one foot to touch surface; alt flex and ext of feet for 3-4 weeks;
term use soles; preemie use toes
Term
sucking reflex
Definition
present in term infants; requires swallow
Term
supernumerary nipple
Definition
presence of >2 nipples
Term
syndactyly
Definition
fused digits
Term
telengiectac nevi
Definition
pink and easily blanched "stork bites"
- eye lids, nose, up. lip, low occiput, nape of neck
- fade between 1-2 yrs
Term
tachyapnea
Definition
breath rate >60 RPM
Term
thermoregulation
Definition
ability to control body temperature with compensatory mechanisms. require neutral thermal environment at birth
Term
thrush
Definition
candidia albicans infection of the mouth (tongue, gums, lips) may spread to breastfeeding mother's nipples.
Term
vernix caseosa
Definition
whitish cheesy odorless film found in creases (green=meconium)
Term
vitamin K
Definition
administered at birth to promote clotting factor production. usually produced by flora in gut once established.
Term
pathological jaundice
Definition
occurs in first 24 hrs; may be caused by early hemolysis of red blood cells
Term
norm temp
Definition
97.5- 99 axillary
Term
SGA
LGA
Definition
small for gestational age <2500g
Large for gestational age >4000g
Term
Amt of fluid in lungs at birth
Definition
30z
Term
newborns stomach capacity
Definition
2 oz
Term
helps facilitate removal of fluid from lungs of neonate
Definition
compression during vaginal delivery
Term
gestational age fetus develops ability to "breathe" in utero
Definition
17-20 weeks development
Term
newborn response to cold environment
Definition
increased metabolism and O2 consumption; not crying
Term
LS ratio signifying respiratory maturity
Definition
2:1 at ~ 35 weeks gestation
Term
we no longer recommend using ____
Definition
Powder
Term
parent education:
should call the pedi if:
Definition
repeatedly refuse to feed
repeatedly difficult to awaken
temp is >100.4*
Term
infant must use rear-facing car seat until____
Definition
reaching atleast 20 lbs
Term
what size needle for neonatal injection
Definition
5/8 inch, 25 gague
Term
breastfeeding frequency
Definition
q 2-3 hours; less often may appear jittery due to hypoglycemia (or drug withdrawal)
Term
papular rash on erythematous base
Definition
erythema toxicum / newborn rash
Term
newborn apnea lasts approx _____
Definition
20+ seconds
Term
breathing pattern that requires immediate intervention
Definition
seesaw breathing
Term
number of vessels in umbilical cord
Definition
3
Term
chryptochordism
Definition
undescended testicle
Term
surprising amniotic fluid fact
Definition
may contain harmful viruses/bacteria
Term
primary nursing interventions with neonate
Definition
1. dry/stimulate
2. apgar assessment
3. eye prophylaxis w/in 1 h
4. moro reflex w/in 24 h (erb's palsy)
Term
NIPS Scale measures pain according to:
Definition
1. face
2. Breathing Pattern
3. Crying
4. Arm/leg mvmt
5. arousal
Term
Neonate blood pressure
Definition
60-80/40-50
Term
do not tub bathe newborn until
Definition
cord site heals completely
Term
pre auricular tag
Definition
extra skin tags anterior to the ear canal
Term
hypospadeous
Definition
uretheral opening on the underside of the glans penis (epi is top side)
Term
breast milk poo VS. formula poo
Definition
thin slimy and yellow vs
stinky peanutbutter
Term
newborn vitals taken:
Definition
q4h x24h then hospital policy
Term
goal # of wet diapers/day
Definition
one wet diaper per day of life up to the 5th day, then 6-8 every 24h
Term
formula feeding schedule
Definition
every 3-4 hours and take 1/2-2 oz
burp q15ml. dispose of leftovers in hospital.
Term
cord care
Definition
fan fold diaper; dont tub bathe until completely healed 7-14d
Term
crib/transport protocol
Definition
1. Back to sleep
2. ONLY bulp syringe
3. NEVER carry
4. check security device/ID bands every time
Term
chart how often?
Definition
q2h and document assessments, care, and education
Term
BUBBLE HEHE
Definition

Breasts: palpate & examine.
Abnormal: reddness,masses, lumps, mastitis, symmetry, nipple (everted, inverted, flat), express colostrum,
Teach: wear bra, lanolin, breast pads, cleaning, latch/positions, nbn cues, engorgement or suppression

Term
BUBBLE HEHE
Definition

UTERUS

palpate 2 handed, fundus:umbilicus, firm, boggy, midline, displaced, cramping & meds, involution

 

immed after delivery should be 2cm below umbilicus, 12h ~1cm above umbilicus. fundus descends ~1-2cm q24h

Term
BUBBLE HEHE
Definition

Bowel

auscultate sounds, NPO post c/s?,
Assess For: distention, passing gas, need for intervention

Term
BUBBLE HEHE
Definition

Bladder

Assess: palpable? last void/quantity, burning, measure output, cath (D/C?),
Teach: UTI symptoms if cath

Term
BUBBLE HEHE
Definition

LOCHIA

Assess: type and ammount, labia for edema, laceration

care: change pad
Teach: progression, pericare, clotting, peri bottle, ice

 

rubra: bright red with clots x 2h

serosa: pale pink/brown in 3-4 d (22-27d)

alba: yellowish white  from 2-6 weeks after birth

odor = infection

excessive bleeding = tear/retained placenta

fever/pain = endometritis

may gush ω stand/massage, spurting while lying not okay

Term
BUBBLE HEHE
Definition

Episiotomy

Assess: roll pt onto side assess (retract buttocks), peisotomy, laceration, location, extent, rate pain, meds

Teach: ice pack for 24 hrs for edema

 

 

REEDA scale (redness, echymosis, edema, drainage, approximated)

Term
BUBBLE HEHE
Definition

Hemorrhoids
Assess: presence, size, location, pain

Teach: pain relief (pharm/nonpharm)

Term
BUBBLE HEHE
Definition

Edema

assess: extremities location/extent, pitting, amount,

teach: positioning, decrease salt, normal w/in 2wks

Term
BUBBLE HEHE
Definition

Homan's
assess: dorsiflex each foot and assess for calf pain, pain, reddness, edema

teach: signs of DVT and increased risk w/ pregnancy

Term
BUBBLE HEHE
Definition

Emotions

assess: ask open ended questions

teach: anticipate baby blues, s/s post partum depression with mother and significant other

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