newborn 9 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
The umbilical cord of a newborn should contain 3 blood vessels: 2 arteries and one vein. | AVA |
Deeper swelling on the head under periosteum which is firmer than caput and does not cross suture lines | cephalhematoma |
Assess by attempting to reposition the foot to normal. | clubfoot |
Assessment of infant after circumcision includes this important criteria | UOP |
Infants that undergo this complication increase their 02 consumption to increase metabolism | cold stress |
This sign, along with several others, is an indicator of neuromuscular maturity. | Scarf sign |
Clean the eyes, admin from inner to outer canthus, do not touch eye, do not rinse, wipe away after 1 minute. | Erythromycin ointment |
This assessment finding may indicate Down's Syndrome. | Simian crease |
Most hospitals require newborn temps to be taken at this site to protect from injury to rectum. | Axillary |
The nurse commonly blanches the skin over this bony prominence to assess for jaundice. | Nose |
Neonates who exhibit diarrhea, weight loss, irritability, and tremors may have been exposed to drugs in utero. | Substance abuse |
Normal IM injection site in the newborn. | Vastus lateralis |
Common signs of this complication include tachypnea, retractions, nasal flaring, cyanosis, and grunting. | Respiratory distress |
Edematous area of the head which crosses suture lines and resolves quickly | Caput |
Startle reflex which may occur unilaterally if fractured clavicle is present. | Moro |
Assessment of this area of the body can be a first indicator of prematurity or postmaturity. | Genitalia |
Infant on side, suction mouth before nose to avoid inspiratory gasp. | Suctioning |
This is a sign of vitamin K deficiency. | Ecchymoses |
ID bands on mom and baby, picture IDs on staff members, locked entryway, observe all exits. | Infant protection |
Urinary opening on the underside of the penis | Hypospadias |
Four basic types of heat loss from which a newborn can suffer. | heat loss |
Newborn must be free of complications and warm prior to receiving bath. | bathing |
Nurse teaches appropriate ways to hold newborn for feeding, infant mouth wide open, as much nipple as possible in the infant mouth. | Breastfeeding |
Damage to blood vessels in eyes due to prolonged oxygen therapy. | retinopathy |
Avoid doing this to newborn males who are uncircumcised because it can cause injury to the glans. | retraction |
This may include bruising, swelling, clavicle fractures, facial paralysis and Erb's Palsy | birth trauma |
Urinary opening on the upper side of the penis | epispadias |
Nutritive sucking, 1-2 wet diapers/first 2 days after birth, 3-4 BM/day by thrid day, baby seems satisfied after eating. | adequate breastfeeding |
Interventions include protecting the eyes, expose skin to lights, check temp at every feeding, feed q 2-3 hrs, count wet diapers and stools. | Phototherapy |
Seen in first 24 hours of life, needs treatment with phototherapy | pathologic jaundice |
Check for bleeding, keep clean and dry, purulent drainage indicates infection. | Cord care |
transient hyperbilirubinemia - seen 2-3 day of life - considered a normal process. | Pysiologic jaundice |
The smart N246 student will practice his or her peds math because they realize what kind of math might be on the Newborn exam!! | Peds dosages |
Lipoproteins found in lungs of mature newborns that promote lung expansion afer birth. | Surfactant |
Check frequently for bleeding, apply gentle pressure if bleeding occurs. | Circ care |
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L.moore
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