Newborns
Newborns level two
Postpartum
Postpartum
Pregnancy info. you may need to know
100
97.7-98.6
What is the normal temperature of the newborn baby?
100
1.blanch the skin over cheeks 2.check the oral mucosa and conjuctiva
Where is the best place to check for jaundice in the light-skinned baby? Where is the best place to check for jaundice in the dark-skinned baby?
100
Fever, unilateral tenderness, and possible swelling and erethema of the breast
What is mastitis?
100
Firm and is located midline 4 cm below the umbilicus (when would you find this assessment?)
What is an expected fundal assessment for post partum day 4. **The fundus will remain at the umbilicus or 1cm below for the 1st day post partum and then will continue to be 1 cm below the umbilicus for each day post partum****
100
Number of times a women has been pregnant.
What is gravida?
200
120-160
What is the normal pulse rate of the newborn baby?
200
1. Blood that is RH neg./ABO incompatibility, Native American or Asian ethnicity (esp. Korean, Japanese or Chinese) 2. first on the face, then on the chest and abdomen, and finally on the arms and legs in some instances.
1. What are risk factors development of hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice? 2. where does jaundice show first?
200
Continue breastfeeding, increase fluids and take antibiotics
1. What is the treatment for mastitis?
200
4000 grams or 8 lbs., 13 oz.
What is fetal macrosomia?
200
AFP
What is Alphafetoprotein ****AFP is a screening test that is done to screen for neural tube defects, spina bifida, down syndrome and other gentic disorders. It is the most accurate between between 16-18 weeks. Maternal serum and amniotic fluid can both be tested ****
300
A blood glucose level of less than 40
What is hypoglycemia in the newborn?
300
1. 1 per 1-3 days in the breastfed baby 2. 1 per day of life
1. What is a normal amt. of bowel movements for the newborn? 1. What is a normal amt. of voids for the newborn?
300
Decreases risk for breast and ovarian cancer Helps a woman lose weight Provides immunity as well as decreased rate of obesity, asthma, and allergies Cheap, convenient, sterile, facilitates bonding
What are the benefits of breastfeeding? *weight loss usually begins after 4-6 months postpartum
300
Feeling hopeless and crying all the time, "What is wrong with me?" it has lasted over one month.
What is postpartum depression?
300
CPD
What is cephalopelvic disproportion ****The definition of cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) is when a baby's head or body is too large to fit through the mother’s pelvis
400
the yellow breakdown product of normal hemoglobin, a principal component of red blood cells
What is bilirubin?
400
She feels she is not making enough breastmilk
What is a mother's most common reason to quit breastfeeding her baby?
400
1) Blood-tinged discharge lasting 2 to 3 days 2) Pale pink/brown discharge lasting 1-2 week 3) Thick white/yellow discharge lasting up to 4-6 weeks
What is Lochia rubra, Lochia serosa and Lochia alba. When assessing and documenting Lochia postpartum: *Scant is <1 inch stained on a pad *Small is <4 inches stained on a pad *Moderate is <6 inches stained on a pad *Heavy is when a pad is saturated in <1 hour****
400
Mood swings, anxiety, sadness, irritability, crying Usually does not last more than 10 days to two weeks
What is baby blues?
400
CVS
What is Chorionic villi sampling ****When a small piece of villi is removed. Performed during 8-12 weeks
500
bilirubin above 15-20 mg
What level of bilirubin is abnormal in the newborn?
500
100.4
What degrees of Fahrenheit in temperature indicates probable infection in a newborn?
500
Exclusive breastfeeding is used as a form of birth control by some women, This is risky! There are certain criteria that must be met. Name two of the three things that must be true:
1.Baby must be less than 6 mo. old 2.Your menstrual cycle has NOT returned 3.Baby is breastfeeding on cue; at least every 2-3 hours, and is not eating solids
500
Human placental lactogen "hPL", (also called human chorionic somatomammotropin "HCS"). is a placental hormone that can create this disorder in a pregnant woman
What is Gestational Diabetes?
500
It is a blood product, is always given IM, never give to the newborn or the FOB and is always given within 72 hours after delivery
What is RhoGAM Which patients receive RhoGAM?* Rh-negative mothers.... including women who had a miscarriage, an abortion or have a procedure/complication during pregnancy that there is a risk of maternal/fetal blood exchange
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