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What is the average hematocrit level in a newborn?
What is the average hematocrit level in a newborn?
What is the average hemoglobin level in a newborn?
What is the average hemoglobin level in a newborn?
What is the approximate blood volume per kilogram of body weight in a newborn?
What is the approximate blood volume per kilogram of body weight in a newborn?
What is the approximate range of white blood cell count at birth?
What is the approximate range of white blood cell count at birth?
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What happens to the hemoglobin level at the end of the 3rd month in a newborn?
What happens to the hemoglobin level at the end of the 3rd month in a newborn?
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What is the approximate range of white blood cell count at birth in a newborn?
What is the approximate range of white blood cell count at birth in a newborn?
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What is the approximate iron level at birth in a newborn?
What is the approximate iron level at birth in a newborn?
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What is the effect of delayed cord clamping on erythrocyte count at birth?
What is the effect of delayed cord clamping on erythrocyte count at birth?
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What is the approximate hemoglobin level at the end of the 3rd month in a newborn?
What is the approximate hemoglobin level at the end of the 3rd month in a newborn?
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What may a capillary heel stick reveal in a newborn?
What may a capillary heel stick reveal in a newborn?
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Study Notes
Hematological Parameters in Newborns
- The average hematocrit level in a newborn is around 50-60%.
- The average hemoglobin level in a newborn is around 17-22 g/dL.
- The approximate blood volume per kilogram of body weight in a newborn is around 80-90 mL/kg.
- The approximate range of white blood cell count at birth is 9,000-30,000 cells/μL.
- At the end of the 3rd month, the hemoglobin level decreases significantly, often by 2-3 g/dL.
- The approximate iron level at birth in a newborn is around 150-200 µg/dL.
- Delayed cord clamping leads to an increase in erythrocyte count at birth.
- A capillary heel stick in a newborn may reveal blood glucose levels, bilirubin levels, and hematocrit.
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Test your knowledge of newborn physiological functions with a focus on the cardiovascular system. This quiz covers topics such as acrocyanosis and peripheral circulation in newborns. Perfect for nursing students or anyone interested in newborn care.