What's Normal Anyway?
I am when screening tests begin especially for PKU
2-3 DAYS
I am the first action when performing a head to toe assessment on a newborn
observe skin color
Common assessment findings of a post term baby
Dry and Peeling Skin
Meconium stained umbilical cord or nails
I am at risk of this because my lungs cannot inflate properly
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Drying thoroughly
The best way to get a baby to have a strong cry
Drying Vigorously
I am the landmarks for measuring a head circumference
Above the ears and above the eyes
I am the dark areas on a newborn that should eventually go away
Mongolian Spots
The deficiency that causes infant respiratory distress syndrome.
Surfactant
I am also known as the startle reflex
Moro Reflex
I am a result of exposure maternal hormones.
Hint: I may need a bra
Gynecomastia
How many wet diapers should a baby have a day
6-8 wet diapers
Shoulder Dystocia
The condition that happens by slow absorption of fluid in the lungs
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn
(When does it resolve?)
The most effective way to promote elimination of conjugated bilirubin
Encourage Frequent Feedings
I am the bilirubin level after 24 hours
< 5, at 5 days < 11.7
The proper way to use a bulb suction
Mouth then the nose
Compress before placing in the mouth
I am the cause of cold stress
Brown fat that has been used up in utero
The medication used to help mature the lungs
Corticosteroids
Betamethasone
I am the condition that contraindicates breastfeeding
Hint: basically lactose intolerant
Galactosemia
I have poor muscle tone, jitteriness, and i'm very sleepy. What should you check?
Blood Sugar
2 cm
The swelling of the scalp that does not cross the suture line
Cephalohematoma
I am the way we prevent retinopathy in preterm infants with oxygen therapy
Use Pulse Oximetry
or monitor oxygen
I am a few types of babies that may need help transitioning to life outside the womb
Shoulder Dystocia
Meconium Stool Present At Birth
Premature
Postterm Baby