Newborn Physiologic Adaptations
This is the most critical adaptation of the newborn to extrauterine life
The nurse dries the infant and places it under the radiant warmer immediately following birth to prevent this from occurring
What is cold stress?
The medication that is put on the infant's eyes after birth to prevent bacterial infections
What is erythromycin ointment?
What are afterpains?
The first intervention by the nurse if the fundus is boggy and there is saturation of a perineal pad in a 10-minute period
What is massage the fundus?
This is discoloration of the hands and feet of a newborn that is considered a normal finding at birth
What is acrocyanosis?
Part of the normal vaginal flora in a woman that is the leading cause of neonatal sepsis
What is Group B strep?
The two most important assessments/interventions by the nurse following delivery of the infant
What are respiratory status and thermoregulation?
The process by which the uterus returns to the normal nonpregnant state
What is involution?
A very common condition after delivery that is considered a normal reaction and is characterized by tearfulness and mood swings
What is postpartum blues?
The ability to balance heat production and heat loss in order to maintain body temperature within a normal range
What is thermoregulation?
What is the L/S ratio?
This medication is administered at birth to prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
What is vitamin K?
The type of discharge that is noted from about day 4 up to 10-14 days following delivery that is pink/brownish in color
What is lochia serosa?
Infection of the breast that is characterized by sudden onset of flu-like symptoms, pain, tenderness, and hot/reddened area of the breast
What is mastitis?
A white, creamy, naturally occurring biofilm covering the skin of the fetus after 35 weeks gestation
What is vernix caseosa?
The medication administered to a premature infant who has respiratory distress syndrome
What is surfactant (beractant - generic name)?
The APGAR score in which full resuscitative efforts are required
What is 0-3?
Three interventions that can provide relief for an episiotomy
What is a sitz bath, ice packs (first 12 hours), Dermaplast spray, and witch hazel pads?
This can occur due to a surgical assisted delivery that is a painful, swollen, and bruised area in the perineum
Swelling of the scalp in a newborn that extends across suture lines; usually caused by sustained pressure during delivery
What is caput succedaneum?
Type of jaundice that occurs before 24 hours of age that presents with a bilirubin level of 12.9 mg/dL or higher
What is pathologic jaundice?
This shunt closes with clamping of the cord and becomes a ligament within 2-3 months
What is the ductus venosus?
Normal blood loss for a vaginal delivery and C-section
What is 500 mL (vaginal) and 1000 mL (C/S)?
What is blood pressure?