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Newborn Assessment and Care

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Apnea and oxygen saturation

Cardiac and blood pressure monitoring

Radiant heat warmer and oxygen supply

Obvious congenital anomalies and gestational age (correct)

To guard against heat loss (correct)

To monitor the infant's oxygen saturation

To monitor the infant's blood pressure

To stimulate the infant's cardiovascular system

To frequently observe and care for the infant consistently over time (correct)

To operate the technology and equipment

To monitor the infant's vital signs remotely

To report any changes to the physician

<p>They are similar to observations that parents who know their baby well report at healthcare visits</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To detect any changes in the infant's condition before they become severe</p> Signup and view all the answers

Newborns should be assessed at birth for obvious congenital anomalies and gestational age (number of weeks the newborn remained in utero).
The initial assessment should be done under a prewarmed radiant heat warmer to prevent heat loss.
Continuing assessment of high-risk infants involves the use of technology and equipment, including:
- Cardiac monitoring
- Apnea monitoring
- Oxygen saturation monitoring
- Blood pressure monitoring
Frequent, close, common sense observations by a nurse who knows the infant well are essential, as they can sense changes before a monitor or equipment detects them.
Comments from fellow nurses, such as "isn't himself" or "breathes irregularly", should be carefully evaluated, as they are similar to observations made by parents who know their baby well.