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the newborn

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How should you assess a newborn’s heart rate   observe the rise and fall of the abdomen  
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Normal vital signs   Pulse:110-160 bpm; RR:30-60breaths/min; T:97.7F (36.5C); BP:60-80 systolic, 40-50 diastolic  
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Vernix caseosa   thick, white, cheesy substance covering the skin of the newborn  
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Milia   pearly white pinpoint papules on the face and nose of the newborn  
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Normal circumference of head   13-14 inches (33-35.5cm)  
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Caput succedaneum   localized swelling of soft tissues of the scalp that is caused by pressure on the head during labor  
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Newborn’s breathing pattern (full-term infant)   irregular, movement of the chest and abdomen are synchronized, periodic breathing is normal  
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Fontanelle closure   anterior by 18 months; posterior by 2-3 months  
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Newborn sight and what they like to look at   simple, highly contrasting colors and formed image  
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rooting reflex   baby turns toward touch when lightly stroked on cheek  
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Assessment findings that you would call the Dr. (crepitus in clavicles)   can be from shoulder dystocia  
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Moro’s reflex   extension and abduction of extremities in response to being startled  
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Plantar reflex   when the sole of the newborn’s foot is stimulated, the toes curl downward  
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Which is the most desirable state to test an infant   quiet alert  
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Congenital hip dysplasia   click sound when newborns’s legs are flexed and abducted laterally toward the mattres; knees not of equal length and thigh folds should are asymmetric  
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Cephalhematoma   a collection of blood between the periosteum and the cranial bone; the swelling does not cross the suture line; no treatment is indicated  
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Reason for newborn screening and testing performed before discharge   enable early intervention if a possible health problem exists  
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Mongolian spots   dark blue or slate gray discolorations most commonly found in lumbosacral area in babies of dark skinned parents  
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Reason for elongation of newborn’s head   fontanelles allow the fetal head to mold in order to fit through the birth canal causing an elongated appearance of the head  
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Depressed fontanelles is a sign of?   late sign of dehydration  
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Acrocyanosis   cyanosis of the hands and feet in the first week of life is caused by a combination of a high hemoglobin level and vasomotor instability  
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Imperforate anus   a closed anus  
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Thrush in newborn (symptoms)   gray-white patches on the tongue and mucous membranes that cannot be quickly removed  
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Vaginal discharge or blood in newborn   pseudomenstration, smegma  
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Negative tonic neck reflux and concerns   absence or asymmetry in term newborn indicates neurologic problem  
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Coarctation of the aorta   a constriction of the aortic arch or of the descending aorta; symptoms may not develop until later childhood; high BP and bounding pulses in upper extremities and weak pulses in the cool lower extremities, signs of CHF  
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Best state to check hearing   active sleep  
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Congenital cataracts   indicated by an absence of the red reflex in the retina  
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Extrusion reflex   present until 4 months of age  
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Sleep states   quiet sleep; active sleep  
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First nursing action to prevent heat loss   dry the newborn  
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Normal axillary temp   between 36.5-37.5C/97.7-99.5F  
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cord assessment within the 1st hour   assess for bleeding  
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Reasons for vit K injections   newborns cannot synthesize vitamin K due to lack of normal flora in intestines, must be given as a prophylaxis to assist in clotting  
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Infant care following circumcision   a sterile gauze with petroleum jelly or A&D ointment is applied to the penis; observe for bleeding every 15 minutes for the first hour and then every 30 minutes for the next 2-4 hours  
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what area of the newborn is most susceptible to infection   cracks in the skin, particularly on the newborn’s hands, feet, and umbilical cord  
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what is the most preventable method from spreading infection   handwashing (3 minute scrub up to elbow) or use of hand sanitizer  
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bathing until cord falls off   give sponge baths until the cord stump falls off  
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What symptoms should be taught to parents to report in a breastfeeding infant   how long and how hard infant sucks; whether spitting up occurs and if it is projectile or forceful  
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Why should the nurse have parents tell about cultural practices related to infant care   to ensure they aren’t harmful  
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changing diapers after circumcised   a sterile gauze with petroleum jelly or A&D ointment is applied to the penis  
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early indicator of infection   poor feeding, lethargy, and periods of apnea  
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proper bulb suctioning   the bulb is compressed before insertion, then released to create sufficient suction to remove mucus  
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how to properly burp infant    
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purpose of eye ointment after birth   prevent infection  
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proper car seat safety   should not move more than 1 inch in any direction, and the harness strap should be snug at armpit level of child  
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following a circumcision when can an infant go home   after he voids  
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where are infant IMs given   thigh, middle third of the vastus lateralis muscle  
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risks of propping bottles   potential for spitting up, aspirating, choking and otitis media  
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Hep B administration   first injection within 12 hours of birth; second injection at 1 month of age; third dose at 6 months of age  
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care of uncircumcised penis   avoid forceful retraction of foreskin, clean with water during infancy, smegma is normal  
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signs to report to Dr. related to temperature   fever greater than 100.4  
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signs to report to Dr. related to breathing   dyspnea or apnea greater than 20 seconds  
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signs to report to Dr. related to skin color   dusky appearance, blueness around mouth, or whites of eyes appearing yellow  
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signs to report to Dr. related to cord appearance   discharge, bleeding, redness or foul odor  
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signs to report to Dr. related to eyes   redness, swelling, or discharge  
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signs to report to Dr. related to feeding   more than one episode of forceful or frequent vomiting; refusal to feed for two or more consecutive feedings  
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signs to report to Dr. related to stools   two or more green, watery stools or hard and infrequent stools  
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signs to report to Dr. related to wet diapers   no wet diapers in 18 hours or fewer than six voiding in a 24 hour period  
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signs to report to Dr. related to crying   inconsolable, quieting techniques not effective or continuous high-pitched cry  
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