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Ch. 20 Study guide

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Grating sensation during palpation   Crepitus  
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"Crossed" eyes   Strabismus  
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Bluish color of hands & feet   Acrocyanosis  
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Sunken appearance   Scaphoid  
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Scrotal skin creases   Rugae  
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Pinkish color on a wet diaper   Brick dust stain  
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Cord around fetal neck   Nuchal cord  
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Abnormality of nasal septum causing obstruction   Choanal atresia  
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The 2 immediate newborn assessments after birth are for....   Respiratory problems; obvious anomalies  
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Molding (Causes, Characteristics & teaching)   See p.469-470  
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Caput succedaneum (Causes, Characteristics & teaching)   See p.469-470  
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Cephalhematoma(Causes, Characteristics & teaching)   See p.469-470  
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Explain possible signifance of 2-vessel umbilical cord   Associated with other anomalies; assess infant carefully.  
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Explain possible signifance of simian crease or line   Single palmar crease that often occurs in infants who have chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome.  
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Explain possible signifance of unequal gluteal creases   Suggests one leg is shorter than the other; often associated with developmental hip dysplasia.  
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Explain possible signifance of hair tuft on lower spine   May indicate spina bifida occulta, or failure of one or more vertebrae to close fully.  
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Explain possible signifance of ears below level of outer canthi of the eyes   Associated with chromosomal disorders.  
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Explain possible signifance of drooping of one side of the mouth   Indicates facial nerve injury during birth resulting in paralysis.  
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Normal measurements & possible cause for deviations   See p. 462 (Table 20-1)  
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List normal ranges for term neonatal VS & describe correct assessment technique for each   See p.467-468 & Procedure 20-1  
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Why should RN avoid taking rectal temp on newborns?   Taking a rectal temperature on newborns may irritate the mucosa or perforate the rectum, which turns at a right angle 3 cm (1.2 inches) from the anal sphincter.  
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List at least 5 signs that suggest neonatal respiratory distress.   tachypnea (sustained); retractions that continue after the first hour; nasal flaring after the first hour; cyanosis involving the lips, tongue, and trunk (central cyanosis); grunting; seesaw respirations; asymmetry of chest expansion  
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List signs that suggest neonatal hypoglycemia.   Jitteriness, poor muscle tone, sweating, respiratory signs (dyspnea, apnea, cyanosis, tachypnea, grunting), low temperature, poor suck, high-pitched cry, lethargy, seizures, eventually coma; some show no signs of hypoglycemia  
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Descibe normal assessment of female genetalia.   Labia majora darker than surrounding skin and completely covering the clitoris and labia minora; white mucous discharge or pseudomenstruation; hymenal or vaginal tags; patent urinary meatus and vagina.  
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Descibe normal assessment of male genetalia.   Pendulous scrotum that is darker than surrounding skin and covered with rugae; testes palpable in the scrotal sac; meatus centered at the tip of the glans penis; prepuce covering the glans and adherent to it.  
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State possible significance of ruddiness on skin. Is any special care needed?   Suggests polycythemia; may cause higher bilirubin levels as the excessive erythrocytes break down, so observe for more severe jaundice and emphasize to parents. (  
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State possible significance of green-tinged discoloration of skin & vernix. Is any special care needed?   Indicates meconium passage in utero; observe infant for associated respiratory difficulties resulting from aspirated meconium.  
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State possible significance of red,blotchy areas w/ white or yellow papules in center on skin. Is any special care needed?   Erythema toxicum; differentiate from infection; teach parents that rash is self-limiting.  
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State possible significance of Blue-black marks over the sacral area on skin. Is any special care needed?   Mongolian spots; more common in dark-skinned infants; most disappear during early years; teach parents who are unfamiliar with these.  
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State possible significance of flat, purplish area that does not blanch w/ pressure on skin. Is any special care needed?   Nexus flammeus (port-wine stain); permanent; large or obvious ones can later be removed by laser surgery.  
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State possible significance of red, raised, rough lesion on head. Is any special care needed?   Nevus vasculosus (strawberry hemangioma); grows larger for 5 to 6 months, then gradually disappears.  
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State possible significance of light brown spots on skin. Is any special care needed?   CafĂ©-au-lait spots; 6 or more spots or spots larger than 0.5cm are associated with neurofibromatosis and should be reported to the physician.  
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What facial marks may be present if infant had a nuchal cord?   Petechiae on the face or upper body are often present when the infant had a nuchal cord at birth.  
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