Neonatal Infections
What is the terms for the condition characterized by inflammation and tissue death in the intestine, often seen in premature infants?
What is the device used in the NICU to deliver a mixture of air and oxygen to premature infants who have difficulty breathing?
What is a nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) machine?
What is the term for a baby born before completing how many weeks of gestation to be considered premature?
What is 37 weeks?
What is the standardized scoring system used to evaluate the general condition of newborns immediately after birth, assessing Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration?
What is the APGAR score?
What is the normal range for a newborn's heart rate shortly after birth?
What is 100 to 160 beats per minute?
What is the termfor the condition in which a blood vessel called the ductus arteriosus falls to close after birth, leading to abnormal blood flow between the heart and lungs?
What is patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?
What is the specialized device used in the NICU to maintain a stable temperature for premature infants, providing a controlled environment similar to the womb?
What is an incubator?
Premature infants often experience respiratory distress due to the lack of what substance in their lungs?
What is surfactant?
What is the procedure commonly performed in neonatal care to reduce the risk of infection, involving thorough washing and disinfection of hands before handling the newborn?
What is hand hygiene or handwashing?
What is the common method used in neonatal assessment to estimate a newborn's gestational age based on physical characteristics such as skin texture, amount of lanugo, and breast development?
What is the Dubowitz/Ballard Score?
What is the term for bleeding that occurs in the brain's ventricles, commonly seen in premature infants due to fragile blood vessels?
What is intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)?
What is the medical device used in the NICU to deliver a controlled amount of breast milk or formula to premature infants who are unable to feed orally?
What is a nasogastric tube (NG tube)?
Premature infants often have difficulty coordinating sucking, swallowing, and breathing, leading to what feeding issue?
What is feeding intolerance?
What is the practice in neonatal care that focuses on creating a nurturing environment to promote the optimal growth and development of premature infants, including measures such as minimizing noise and light, providing skin-to-skin contact, and supporting breastfeeding?
What is developmental care?
What is the term for the irregular, shallow breathing pattern commonly observed in newborns during sleep?
What is periodic breathing?
What is the term for the temporary pauses in breathing that commonly occur in premature infants, often necessitating respiratory support?
What is apnea of prematurity?
What is the device used in the NICU to provide access to a premature infant's veins for the administration of fluids, medications, and nutrients?
What is an intravenous (IV) catheter or IV line?
Premature infants are at higher risk for developmental delays, including what condition characterized by difficulties with movement and posture?
What is cerebral palsy?
What is the term for the practice in neonatal care that encourages parents to actively participate in the care of their newborn in the NICU, including providing comfort, kangaroo care, and involvement in decision-making?
What is family-centered care?
What is the term for the common benign condition in newborns characterized by tiny white or yellow bumps on the nose, cheeks, or chin?
What are milia?
What is the term for the systemic infection that can occur in newborns, often originating from bacteria entering the bloodstream?
What is sepsis?
What is the imaging technique used in the NICU to assess brain development and detect abnormalities in premature infants?
What is a cranial ultrasound?
In kangaroo care, what is the recommended position for the premature infant against the parent's chest?
What is upright, with the infant's head turned to one side and skin-to-skin contact?
What is the preferred source of nutrition for premature infants due to its easily distible nature and immune-boosting properties?
What is breast milk?
What is the reflex commonly tested in neonatal assessment by stroking the sole of the foot, resulting in the toes curling downward?
What is the Babinski reflex?