Newborn Terminology Test
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| A. Another newborn reflex, initiated by stroking the cheek or side of mouth – baby then turns to that side and opens his or her mouth ready to suckle.B. Newborn reflex to any sudden movement or noise, with quick extension of arms. Aka 'startle reflex' – may be absent in sick or preterm babies.C. temporary condition, characterized by rapid respirations - up to 120 per minutes for up to 5 days – as well as cyanosis and grunting. More common after caesarean sections. Oxygen therapy is usually administered and infection must be ruled out.D. System of skin-to-skin care that aims to promote closeness of newborn or preterm baby, helps the baby regulate body temperature, intestinal tract, and respiratory system, all by taking cues from the mother's body.E. Ah-tree-sha Congenital defect where the esophagus does not develop properly. Usually detected by choking and excessive drooling, and even cyanosis. May usually go hand-in-hand with other abnormalities, however, can be fixed surgically.F. The production of heat within the body. For neonates, thermogenesis is relatively inefficient at first, so it is important to protect them from the cold.G. Florescent light treatment used to reduce bilirubin levels in jaundiced newborn. Helps excrete bilirubin without taxing the liver.H. Aka RH disease Type of hemolytic disease of the newborn. Occurs when the system of an Rh-negative mother produces antibodies to an antigen in the blood of an Rh-positive fetus which then crosses the placenta and destroys fetal erythrocytes.I. Congenital birth defect where the urethra in males develop abnormally. There may not be an extra opening, but difficulty controlling urine or being able to stand and urinate may be difficult. Can be surgically corrected.J. Small white epithelial spots, or cysts, at the junction of of the hard and soft palate of the mouth. Very common and usually resolve themselves within a week or two.K. Hydro/cephalus “Water on the brain” - a buildup of fluid inside the skull that leads to brain swelling.L. Sign is where there is unilateral flushing of the infant – one side is red while the other remains white. Vasomotor response that only lasts for a few hours and is considered harmless.M. Appearance of veins over the newborn's skin, often during colder temperatures. Usually due to underdeveloped capillary nerves under the skin. Goes away with time.N. Peri/natal Around birth / after birth. Refers to the baby's first week of life.O. Broken blood vessel in the eye, not uncommon in the newborn because of pressure changes across the infant's body during childbirth.P. Abnormal passage between two cavities of the body. In pregnancy/postpartum, can occur between the vagina and rectum, or vagina and urethra and/or bladder. Needs to be corrected surgically.Q. One of a handful of normal neonatal reflex triggered by stroking the sole of the foot. Big toe bends upwards instead of downwards – which the infant will change when they learn to walk.R. The sucking in of the skin around the bones of the chest during inhalation. Sign of difficulty breathing and increased use of chest muscle to help compensate.S. (congenital dermal melanocytosis) Dark bluish spots, often found in the lumbosacral regions but can appear anywhere. They are benign and disappear 3-5 years after birth.T. occurs when you move the head of a child who is relaxed and lying on his back to one side. The arm on the side where the head is facing reaches straight away from the body. Also called the fencing reflex. |
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