Newborn Assessment
Signs of respiratory distress (name 3)
increased HR, increased RR, retractions, irritability, lethargy, wheezing, nasal flaring, cyanosis, pallor, grunting, decreased SpO2
this is the 1st line of treatment for a 3 month old diagnosed with hip dysplasia
plavik harness
The nurse knows it's normal for a breastfed infant to lose ____ of its birth weight.
10%
separation anxiety occurs at this age
6-30 months
baby's legs flex, arms fan out, then come to midline
moro reflex
When assessed this is open and diamond shaped.
Anterior fontanelle
inadequate reabsorption of CSF may be responsible for the occurrence of this
Hydrocephalus
the mother should do this when she has mastitis
continue feeding on affected side and monitor for thrush in the infant
The stages of separation anxiety are
protest, despair, denial/ detachment
this reflex facilitates breast feeding
rooting
RR 35/min
BP 80/50
HR 160
Axillary Temp 36.6c
normal vital signs of a newborn
the cry of a newborn with hypoglycemia sounds like this
weak and high pitched
this causes the secretion of oxytocin to contract the uterus during breastfeeding
uterine involution
this is used for pain management of short surgical procedures because it has a rapid onset and short duration of action
fentanyl
this may be absent in an infant born at 33 weeks gestation
sucking or swallowing reflex
swelling on the side of the head that does not cross the suture line
cephalohematoma
the parents should be alert for signs of this type of infection in their child with cleft palate
ear
3 factors that indicate proper breastfeeding
let down reflex occurs, audible swallow, infants mouth is wide open on the nipple and aerola
the loss of an achieved level of functioning to a past level of behaviour that was successful during earlier stages of development
regression
the skin assessment reveals this at 42 weeks gestation
dry and peeling
the nurse knows to do this when the preterm infant is having an apneic episode
gently tap feet or back
Early signs consist of lethargy, vomiting, hypotonia, diarrhea, and failure to thrive. These commence as the newborn begins breastfeeding or ingesting formula. Jaundice may be present.
Galactosemia
Manifestations of down syndrome
close-set and upward-slanting eyes, small head, round face, flat nose, protruding tongue that interferes with sucking, and mouth breathing. a deep, straight line across the palm, which is called a simian crease. The hands of the infant are short and thick, and the little finger is curved. also a wide space between the first and the second toes.
The child become more interested in their surroundings, their toys, and their playmates during this stage of separation anxiety
denial/ detachment
an infant with jaundice and rising bilirubin levels is at risk for this
brain damage