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Newborn BOCES
Maternity
Question | Answer |
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Antibiotic put in eyes at birth? | Erythromycin |
Why is NB at risk for hypothermia? | evaporation due to relatively large body surface area. |
What might nasal flaring indicate in a newborn? | Inadequate oxygenation |
S/S of drug addiction in NB? | hyperactive, shrill frequent crying, yawning, sneezing, jittery. |
Tx for jaundice? | Generally phototherapy |
A newborn's RR alternates between tachypnea and bradypnea with periods of apnea, T or F? | True |
What is lanugo? | Fine, downy hair on NB |
What is caput succedaneum? | Accumulation of fluid on NB scalp |
Why does a NB receive silver nitrate in eyes? | To prevent opthalmia neonatorum |
What is vernix caseosa? | White cheese-like substance on NB |
When does anterior fontanelee close? | 18 months |
When can NB be fully bathed? | After cord falls off. |
What is the risk to NB with high bilirubin levels? | Brain damage |
Why is NB given Vit K injection? | Improved coagulation |
The NB will have cyanotic hands and feet and will lose weight w/in 1st week, T or F? | True |
How long can breastmilk be stored? | 2 days refrigerated |
Education for bottle feeding | PLace nipple at top of mouth, baby is burped after each ounce, baby placed on rt side after feeding. |
How long do you have to administer Rhogam postpartum? | 72 hours |
What is mastitis? | Infection/inflammation due to blockage of milk ducts |
How does stool appear of breastfed infant? | Yellow curd-like |
Care of cord? | Clean, dry, alcohol to help dry out |
How is gestational age best assessed? | By physical and neurological characteristics |
When should meconium be passed? | W/in 24 hrs |
What is the Moro reflex? | Startle reaction by drawing up legs, extending arms, then folding arms across chest. |
How many wet diapers should be produced daily? | 6-10 |
What is Babinski's reflex? | Stroke sole of foot, big toe moves upward and other toes fan out. |