Nursing Care for Newborns

<p>Monitoring cardiopulmonary status (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Small for Gestational Age (SGA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dry, wrinkled skin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased muscle tone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypothermia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To decrease the surface tension of the alveoli (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Atelectasis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypoxia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The degree of effort a newborn is using to breathe (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oxygenated blood has a higher oxygen content (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bronchoscope (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce muscle tension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pneumothorax (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hyperbilirubinemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preventing kernicterus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eye damage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent interference with the test results (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Infant's feeding pattern (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inability to straighten leg when hip is flexed to 90 degrees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Administering antibacterials and antipyretics (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assess the infant's needs and address their frustration and anger at dissatisfaction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Streptococcus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Treating the condition causing the Meningitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It indicates increased intracranial pressure. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent the spread of the infection. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seizures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loose and dry skin, little fat, little muscle mass, widened skull sutures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assess/observe signs of respiratory distress, maintain body temperature, provide stimulation, monitor blood sugar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ultrasound (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It suggests dehydration, a common problem in SGA babies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide extra calories and support blood sugar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It suggests a slow rate of brain growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ataxia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Egg crate mattress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bacterial Meningitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure adequate nutrient intake. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hydrocephalus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stop feeding entirely (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reposition head frequently (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Meningococcal Vaccine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Process of removing secretions from newborn's mouth and nose.

An infant born after 42 weeks of gestation.

Infants whose weight is below the 10th percentile for their gestational age.

Condition where a baby does not grow to normal weight during pregnancy.

Unknown; often associated with maternal factors.

Includes checking for depleted SQ fats and skin conditions.

Include monitoring vital signs and blood sugar, administering O2, and thermoregulation.

Conditions like high blood pressure or young age can affect fetal growth.

Small for Gestational Age; growth below the 10th percentile.

Large for Gestational Age; growth above the 90th percentile.

Difficulty in breathing or inadequate oxygenation.

Low blood sugar levels often seen in LGA infants.

Maintaining body temperature to prevent complications.

Used to assess fetal development and amniotic fluid levels.

Swelling of a newborn's head due to delivery pressure.

Reduced skin elasticity indicating dehydration.

A muscle relaxant used to reduce muscular resistance in emergencies.

Air in the pleural cavity leading to lung collapse.

Monitoring skin color helps assess oxygen levels and potential hypoxia.

A sound made during breathing indicating respiratory distress, especially in infants.

Strategies to treat immediate health issues in newborns.

An excess of bilirubin in the blood, often leading to jaundice.

Abnormally fast breathing, often a response to oxygen deficiency.

An abnormal breathing pattern where chest retracts and abdomen protrudes.

Using natural sunlight to treat hyperbilirubinemia.

Method to avoid irreversible brain damage from high bilirubin.

A test measuring oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in blood.

Substances that reduce surface tension in alveoli, preventing collapse.

Measurement of bilirubin in blood to monitor jaundice severity.

Intense fluorescent blue light treatment for jaundice.

Insufficient oxygen in the body, leading to cyanosis or pallor.

Oxygenated blood is bright red; deoxygenated blood is darker.

A measure of a person's awareness of their environment and self.

Common symptoms in newborns indicating various underlying issues.

Condition caused by an imbalance of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain.

Lack of coordination or control over muscle movements.

Abnormal sensations such as 'pins and needles'.

A sign in newborns where pupils appear to look downward.

Administering small amounts of food frequently to newborns.

Tracking individuals who may have been in contact with an infectious disease case.

Reduced or absent crying in an infant, indicating possible distress.

Continuous scanning of the environment by an infant, often in response to distress.

A clinical sign where leg flexes in response to neck flexion, indicating potential meningitis.

A serious infection of the meninges caused by bacteria, leading to severe symptoms.

Measures taken to prevent injury during seizures, such as lowering bed height.

Include isolation, administering antibacterials, and neurological assessments.

Microorganisms, primarily bacteria or viruses, that can cause meningitis.

High caloric diets are essential for growth, especially in treatment plans.