Immediate Care of the Newborn Baby
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What is the appropriate heart rate for a newborn categorized as having a score of 2?

  • < 100 b.p.m
  • Between 80-90 b.p.m
  • Absent
  • ≥ 100 b.p.m (correct)

Which of the following is a characteristic of a newborn that predisposes them to heat loss?

  • Blood vessels are deep within the skin
  • Thick skin
  • Thin skin (correct)
  • Relatively small body mass

During what process is the umbilical cord cut and clamped?

  • The cord is cut immediately after birth regardless of pulsations
  • Cord clamping is performed to decrease blood volume
  • Clamping the cord increases heart rate
  • Clamping and cutting the cord separate the infant from the placenta (correct)

What does a respiratory effort score of 1 represent in a newborn?

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What is the expected blood volume range for a term newborn infant?

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Why is it important to ligate the cord carefully?

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What does a muscle tone score of 0 indicate for a newborn?

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What is the purpose of the healthy full-term infant's flexion position?

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What is the primary purpose of administering vitamin K to a newborn?

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Which medication is most commonly used for eye prophylaxis in newborns?

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What is a crucial step to ensure after a vivisection concerning newborns?

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What should breast self-examinations primarily focus on?

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What does the deficiency of vitamin K in newborns lead to?

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Why are breast self-examinations recommended for women?

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What is the recommended dosage of vitamin K for a neonate?

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When should vitamin K be administered to newborns?

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What is the primary cause of heat loss through evaporation in neonates?

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Which of the following practices helps to reduce conduction heat loss in neonates?

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What environmental condition can help prevent convective heat loss in a newborn?

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How can radiant heat loss be minimized for neonates?

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What is one reason infants should be kept away from outside walls in a healthcare setting?

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Which method of identification is commonly used for infants in a hospital?

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What type of heat loss occurs when a newborn is in direct contact with cold objects?

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Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned to reduce heat loss in neonates?

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At what age should individuals begin performing breast self-examinations (BSE)?

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What is the recommended approach for performing the BSE after a menstrual cycle?

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Which pressure technique is NOT suggested for conducting a breast self-exam?

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What should individuals be aware of regarding their family history when planning for BSE?

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Which of the following findings should prompt further investigation after a BSE?

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What technique is recommended to remember monthly BSE?

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When performing the BSE, what pattern is suggested for examining the breast tissue?

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What should be done if unusual lumps or changes are detected during a BSE?

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What is the primary objective of conducting a breast exam?

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Which step should be taken after the breast examination is defined?

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What is recommended to keep track of changes during a breast self-exam (BSE)?

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Which hand movements are recommended for covering the entire breast during a self-exam?

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During the breast examination, what should the woman be reminded to do for optimal results?

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What is a key aspect of an annual clinical breast exam alongside a BSE?

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What should be assessed during the antenatal period in a breast examination?

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Which procedure should be taken immediately before starting the breast examination?

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What is the correct position for examining the right breast initially?

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During the palpation of the breast, how should the fingers be positioned?

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How should the underarm area be examined?

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What should be done after examining the nipples?

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Which step should be performed last during the breast examination process?

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Flashcards

Newborn Appearance

Describes the color of the newborn's skin, including shades like blue, pale, or pink.

Newborn Pulse

Heart rate of a newborn, measured in beats per minute (bpm).

Newborn Reflexes

Newborn reflexes such as grimace or withdrawal.

Newborn Muscle Tone

Describes the firmness or flexibility of a newborn's muscles. Could be limp or active.

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Newborn Respiration

Describes the newborn’s breathing patterns, including crying or presence of hypoventilation.

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Umbilical Cord Clamping

Procedure of attaching clamps to the umbilical cord to stop blood loss.

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Newborn Heat Loss

Newborns are prone to heat loss due to thin skin and close blood vessels.

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Thermal Adaptation

Newborns adapt to their environment to conserve heat, such as by flexing.

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Neonate Heat Loss - Evaporation

Heat loss from a wet surface exposed to air. Amniotic fluid evaporation at birth and during bathing are examples.

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Neonate Heat Loss - Conduction

Heat transfer between the baby and a colder object. Touching a cold surface or having cold hands transferring to baby's skin

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Neonate Heat Loss - Convection

Heat loss from the baby to the surrounding air currents. Cool air currents moving over the baby takes away heat

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Neonate Heat Loss - Radiation

Heat loss to a cooler object without direct contact. Heat transfers from baby to a cold window

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Preventing Neonate Heat Loss

Maintaining a warm environment, avoiding cold surfaces, wrapping in blankets, skin-to-skin contact.

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Warming Oxygen

Preheating oxygen used for infants to prevent heat loss.

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Delivery Room Temperature

The optimal temperature for a delivery room is 21-24°C.

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Infant Identification

Methods like name bands are used to identify infants uniquely in a hospital setting

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Infant Care: Eye Prophylaxis

Treating a newborn's eyes to prevent eye infections.

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Neonatal Vitamin K

A single dose of vitamin K given within the first hour after birth to prevent bleeding disorders in newborns.

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Hemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn

Bleeding problem in newborns caused by a deficiency of vitamin K.

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Breast Self-Exam (BSE)

A way to check for breast abnormalities, usually monthly, including visual and manual inspection.

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BSE Purpose: Topography

Learning the normal structure and shape of your breasts.

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BSE Purpose: Early Detection

Finding breast health problems early through examination.

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BSE Importance

A routine self-exam for early detection of breast cancer by women and partners, crucial for early treatment

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BSE Method

Visual inspection (with and without a mirror) and manual inspection of breasts, and note for any lumps/changes

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Breast Palpation Technique

A method of examining the breast tissue using small circular motions with the fingertips, starting at the top and moving towards the nipple, covering all areas including the breast tissue leading to the axilla.

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Underarm Examination

Examination of the underarm area by inserting fingers high into the underarm and moving them down slowly in a circular pattern, covering all areas.

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Nipple Examination

Gently squeezing the nipple of each breast between the thumb and index finger to check for discharge.

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Reporting Abnormalities

Communicating any unusual findings or observations made during the breast examination to the appropriate medical personnel.

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Recording Findings

Documenting the results of the breast examination, including any abnormal findings and the woman's reactions.

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BSE Timing

The best time to do a BSE is one week after your period, when your breasts are least likely to be swollen or tender.

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BSE Pressure Levels

You should use three levels of pressure during BSE: light, medium, and firm.

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BSE Circles

Use small, overlapping circles with your fingertips to examine your breast tissue, including the armpit area.

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BSE Lines

Examine your entire breast area by moving your fingertips in up and down lines.

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BSE: Visual Inspection

Look for changes in your breasts, such as symmetry, contour, shape, texture, dimpling, redness, sores, nipple discharge, or inversion.

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BSE: Touch Exam

Feel for any lumps, bumps, thickenings, or tenderness in your breasts, under your arms, along your collarbone, and in the center of your chest.

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BSE: Family History

Knowing your family history of breast cancer is important for determining your risk and how often to get mammograms.

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Breast Exam Procedure

A comprehensive examination of the breast during antenatal or postnatal periods to identify any abnormalities or conditions.

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Objective of Breast Exam

To detect any abnormalities in the breast early, learn self-examination, encourage BSE practice, and assess breast characteristics like size, shape, and elasticity.

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Breast Exam - Inspection

Visual examination of the breast in various positions, including with arms relaxed at sides and arms held above the head.

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BSE - Tips

Schedule regular BSE, stay relaxed during the examination, report any changes to a medical professional, and have annual clinical exams and mammograms.

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Breast Exam - Postpartum

Specific aspects of the breast exam include assessing the breast for signs of engorgement, mastitis, or abscess in the postpartum period.

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Breast Exam - Abnormal Findings

Any lumps, cysts, or other abnormalities discovered during the breast exam that require further investigation and medical intervention.

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Study Notes

Immediate Care of the Newborn Baby

  • Immediate care of new born babies involves clearing the airway, assessing the baby's condition using the Apgar score, clamping and cutting the umbilical cord, ensuring thermal adaptation, identification, caring for the eyes, and administering Vitamin K.

Clearing the Airway

  • Immediately after birth, the mouth and nasopharynx (nose) should be suctioned to remove mucus, blood, and meconium.
  • Mechanical suction is used to minimise the risk of virus transmission.

Assessment of Baby's Condition Using Apgar Score

  • The Apgar score is a scoring system to assess the cardiopulmonary function of a newborn baby.
  • This assessment is performed at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth.
  • Scores range from 0 to 10, with 7-10 indicating normal adaptation, 3-6 indicating mild to moderate distress, and 0-2 indicating severe distress, requiring resuscitation and ICU admission.
  • Appearance (color), Pulse (heart rate), Grimace (reflexes), Activity (muscle tone), and Respiration are assessed.

Clamping and Cutting the Cord

  • The umbilical cord, containing two arteries and one vein (covered by Wharton's jelly),is approximately 50 cm long.
  • The cord is clamped and divided approximately 8-10 cm from the umbilicus.
  • Clamping should be performed after pulsations cease to prevent excessive blood loss.
  • The cord is ligated using a clamp or rubber bands/tapes.
  • Blood volume of a full-term new-born is approximately 80-100mL per kg body weight.

Thermal Adaptation

  • Newborn babies are prone to heat loss due to thin skin and blood vessels close to the surface.
  • Heat loss can occur through evaporation, conduction, convection, and radiation.
  • Keeping the baby in apposition (flexed position) to reduce surface area exposed to air, and maintaining warm ambient temperatures minimizes heat loss.

Identification

  • Infants are identified with name bands, usually placed on the wrist and ankle.
  • Bands should include the family name, sex, date and time of birth (until discharge from hospital).

Care of the Eyes

  • Newborn babies should receive prophylactic eye treatment to prevent ophthalmic neonatorum.
  • Tetracycline or erythromycin ointment are common medications used for eye prophylaxis

Vitamin K

  • Administering Vitamin K prevents hemorrhagic disease by ensuring the production of clotting factors, preventing potential bleeding problems.
  • Administration is typically intramuscular, 0.5mg to 1mg of water soluble Vitamin K within the first hour of birth.

Breast Self-Examination (BSE)

  • Monthly breast self-exams (BSEs) involve visual and manual inspection for any changes in the contour or texture of the breasts and visual inspection of the breasts with and without a mirror, along with manual inspection in various positions.
  • An examination should be performed one week after the onset of the menstrual period to minimise tenderness/swelling.
  • This early detection helps in early treatment of breast cancer.
  • Following a pattern (up and down), using various pressures, covering the entire breast area, feeling for lumps, unusual changes, symmetry, and texture.
  • The procedure should be performed regularly (at least once a month) for early detection of breast abnormalities.

Procedure Checklist: Breast Exam

  • The checklist outlines the steps involved in a breast exam, which includes welcoming the patient.
  • This procedure includes a comprehensive inspection and palpation of the breasts in various positions.
  • Steps also include identifying objectives, placing the patient on the examination couch, draping her, closing the door/curtain, and washing hands after the procedure.

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This quiz covers the essential techniques for the immediate care of newborns, including airway clearance, the Apgar score assessment, and essential postnatal interventions. Learn about the critical steps required to ensure the health and safety of a newborn immediately after birth.

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