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Newborn Comp
High Risk Newborns
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| First signs respiration problems in infant | Grunting, nasal flaring, retracting |
| apneic spell | cessation of breath for more than 20 seconds |
| When suctioning infant, suction ___ then ____. | mouth, nose |
| What is PIPP | Premature Infant Pain Profile |
| When giving gavage feedings to infant, ensure residual is no more than _____. | 2-4ml |
| Signs of Respiratory Distress Syndrome | Tachycardia, nasal flaring, xiphoid & intercostal contractions, audible grunting, cyanosis |
| Therapeutic management of RDS | Rescue treatment, Give steroids to accelerate lung maturation |
| Nursing considerations for postterm infants | assess for broken clavicles, facial nerve damage |
| What are newborn congenital anomalies? | Birth defects |