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Prematurity, Risks

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show 1) Age, 2) size, 3) genetics, 4) maternal/environmental variables, 5) labor variables  
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show 1) temp instability, 2) resp ineffectiveness, 3) cardiac instability, 4) glucose instability, 5) muscle tone variations, 6) ineffective feeding, 7) altered LOC, 8) ineffective interaction  
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A baby with nonreducible nuchal cord will show this pattern on fetal heart monitor   show
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For majority of premature babies, they will have ______ throughout life   show
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show Prematurity  
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show Teenage moms  
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show 24-28 wks; intrauterine infection  
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show PT/OT, sensory deficits, learning deficits  
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Our primary nursing role re: prematurity is ___   show
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______ is paramount in a premature infant   show
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What respiratory concerns do we expect with premature babies?   show
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show Reduce # of elective inductions, use of pit. Increase health status of mom, decrease fetal stress, identify high risk concerns, and respond quickly/appropriately  
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show Bi-PAP, C-PAP  
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show Caffeine  
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show Surfactant; alveoli  
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show Pale, flaring of nares  
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Moderate signs of respiratory distress   show
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show Intercostal/sternal/nuchal retractions, end expiratory grunting, stridor, hypotonia, poor response to pain, "asleep", cyanosis of peripheral (limbs) and/or central (mucous membranes/trunk)  
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True or false: acrocyanosis is a sign of respiratory distress   show
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What is a pre/post-ductal test?   show
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If saturation differences between pre/post is >= __% then there is a problem and cardiology consult needed   show
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show Umbilicus  
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When administering O2 via NC, we consider two things:   show
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If a baby is not able to tolerate NC, we can use a _____ @ 2-5L/min which can be blended with room air   show
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show Continuous positive airway pressure  
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show O2 sat, chest rise/fall, overall color, lung sounds, skin condition  
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show Infection; blow out  
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show Neopuff allows more control so you're less likely to blow lungs out  
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With intubation we can also cause ______ issues   show
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How is O2 therapy and psych/social impairment related?   show
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What is the rebound effect? How does it relate to eyes?   show
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show Retinopathy of prematurity  
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show dose dependent  
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____________ is one of the most common lung injuries as result of prematurity and extended O2 therapy   show
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show An injury to small airways, interfering with alveolar development, which reduces overall surface area for gas exchange  
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Bronchopulmonary dyplasia results in _____ hunger   show
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How can we avoid bronchopulmonary dysplasia?   show
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show Give preemies surfactant, lower O2 levels, correct PDA, minimize tidal volumes  
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Long-term oxygen therapy should be weaned ______ and monitored ______   show
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show Bleeding originates from brain w/extension from ventricular system  
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Intraventricular hemorrhage is a common problem, especially in infants born before _____ weeks   show
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show 72 hours  
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What can increase risk of hemorrhage?   show
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show Monitor unexplained Hct, drop, paleness/pallor, sx of respiratory distress or desat, seizures, lethargy, babies w/ weak suck and high pitched cry, hypotonia  
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show Cluster care and be very gentle with baby  
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show Congenital defects (shunting, conduction issues)  
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Suck-swallow-gag is not safe until at least ____ weeks   show
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show IV access  
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show Want mothers to pump + store milk, fortify milk with calories, kangaroo care as much as possible, NG tube feed until suck/swallow good, may initially give all nutrition IV (TPN/lipids)  
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show Ineffective themoregulation, intraventricular hemorrhage, seizures, disorganized feeding/attachment/cueing  
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Renal issues r/t prematurity include   show
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NEC stands for   show
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show Thoughtfully use antibiotics, careful use of parenteral nutrition, SLOW feedings, corticosteroids, probiotics, breastmilk  
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What is NEC?   show
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Assessment of NEC   show
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show Resp distress, temp instability, hypotension, lethargy, decreased UO  
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show Increased/decreased WBC, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, metabolic acidosis, CRP levels up  
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If we suspect NEC, our actions should be   show
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80% of preemies have _____   show
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Preemie skin issues include   show
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Preemie issues with interaction   show
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show Cluster; constant  
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show Progesterone given between 16-25 weeks to decrease risk of premature delivery  
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show Prevents contractions by suppressing cytokines, prostaglandins and response to oxytocin  
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Near term/late preterm newborns may look _____ on the outside but they are ______ not normal   show
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Late preterm NB will have these issues   show
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Late preterm NBs will work very hard and then crash, often after _____ hours   show
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Late preterm NBs are considered deliveries between ______ and ___ weeks   show
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Late preterm NBs account for >70% of _____   show
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To prevent late preterm deliveries, we encourage mothers to ______   show
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Rates of late preterms have doubled d/t increased ______ and _______   show
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show How does baby tolerate being in car seat? Late preterms may asphyxia in seat d/t poor tone  
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How can we keep women pregnant til 39 weeks?   show
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Babies with bronchopulmonary dyplasia may have _______ delays   show
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show Steroids, Vit A, diuretics, bronchodilators  
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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is associated with   show
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Teach parents that complications such as ______, _______ and _______ r/t nutrition and hydration may arise for BD babies   show
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show True  
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show Abruption, cord prolapse, LGA, IUGR, previa, worsening preeclampsia  
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