Normal Newborn Assessment
This finding is normal in the first 24 hours and results from maternal hormones.
What is pseudomenstruation or breast engorgement?
This indicates adequate intake in a breastfed newborn after day 4.
What are 6–8 wet diapers per day?
Physiologic jaundice typically appears after this time.
What is after 24 hours of life?
Classic signs of respiratory distress in a neonate
What are grunting, nasal flaring, retractions, tachypnea, cyanosis?
This infection can be transmitted during vaginal birth and requires maternal screening at 36–37 weeks.
What is Group B Streptococcus (GBS)?
A newborn’s normal respiratory rate range.
What is 30–60 breaths per minute?
This reflex helps the newborn draw milk from the breast.
What is the suck reflex?
Primary nursing intervention for elevated bilirubin levels.
What is phototherapy?
This condition is caused by surfactant deficiency.
What is Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)?
This complication is common in preterm infants due to fragile cerebral vessels.
What is intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)?
Acrocyanosis is most commonly caused by this physiologic process.
What is immature peripheral circulation?
A late sign of dehydration in the newborn.
What is sunken fontanelle or decreased urine output?
Key nursing action during phototherapy.
What is protecting the eyes and monitoring temperature/hydration?
Meconium aspiration is most common in this population.
What are post-term or stressed infants?
Primary risk factor for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
What is prematurity?
Two nursing interventions to prevent cold stress.
What are skin-to-skin contact and drying/removing wet blanket
Two risk factors for hypoglycemia in newborns.
What are infants of diabetic mothers, LGA, SGA, or preterm infants?
Medical management for moderate to severe RDS.
What is surfactant replacement therapy?
Classic signs of NEC (name two).
What are abdominal distention, bloody stools, feeding intolerance, temperature instability?