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Management of newborn complications

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show One who is born 20-37 weeks.  
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What is respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?   show
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show stiff and noncompliant lungs leading to mechanical ventilation & O2.  
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show abnormal growth of retinal blood vessels, usually linked with O2 administration in neonate.  
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show occurs when ductus arteriosus reopens after birth due to neonatal hypoxia.  
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What is necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)?   show
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What are some s/s of preterm infant?   show
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The main priority in treating preterm newborns is supporting what systems?   show
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show a phospholipid that helps in alveoli expansion.  
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What are factors that can accelerate lung maturation in fetus while in utero?   show
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What is a postterm infant?   show
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show postmature infant can be SGA or LGA.  
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show thin loose dry cracked skin, meconium stained fingernails, hypoglycemia, macrosomia, s/s of cold stress  
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What is large gestational age (LGA)?   show
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show postterm infants and maternal DM  
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show - early and frequent heel sticks - early feedings to maintain glucose levels - thermoregulation  
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show - <40 mg/dL in term - <25 mg/dL in preterm  
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show mental retardation  
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show poor feeding, jitterness, hypothermia, sweating, weak cry, lethargy  
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show neonate at or below 10th % of weight.  
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show drawn abdomen, sparse scalp hair, wide skull sutures, wide-eyed and alert  
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What is hyperbilirubinemia?   show
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What is physiologic jaundice?   show
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What is pathologic jaundice?   show
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What are two common factors for pathologic jaundice?   show
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What does the Direct Coombs' test reveal?   show
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What is primary treatment of hyperbilirubinemia?   show
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show bilirubin levels >24 mg/dL that affects the brain  
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show bronze discoloration, skin rash, pressure areas, dehydration, elevated temperature  
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show early and frequent feeding, eye mask, keep newborn undressed, no lotion or ointments, reposition q 2 hr, remove newborn from phototherapy q 4 hr and unmasking and checking for inflammation or injury.  
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What is tracheoespophageal atresia?   show
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show excessive mucous secretions, drooling, periodic cyanotic episodes, immediate regurgitation after birth  
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What is phenylketonuria (PKU)?   show
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show inability to metabolize galactose into glucoseq  
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show slow metabolism caused by maternal iodine deficiency during pregnancy.  
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show neural tube defect and may have protrusion of meninges and/or spinal cord.  
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show - protect membrane with sterile covering - observe for CSF - position in prone or side lying - assess for ICP  
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What is tetralogy of Fallot?   show
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show - conserve infant's energy - give feedings with special nipple - elevate head and shoulders - place in knee-chest position during resp distress  
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What is patent ductus arteriosus?   show
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What are some s/s of birth injuries?   show
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What three areas does neonatal abstinence scoring system assess?   show
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show - reducing external stimulation - swaddling - frequent small feedings - have suction available  
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show neonatal withdrawal syndrome  
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What is hydrocephalus?   show
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What are nursing interventions for hydrocephalus?   show
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