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What physiological adaptation occurs during the transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life concerning blood glucose stabilization?
What physiological adaptation occurs during the transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life concerning blood glucose stabilization?
Which structure closes to initiate normal blood circulation after birth?
Which structure closes to initiate normal blood circulation after birth?
What is the normal respiratory rate for a healthy neonate?
What is the normal respiratory rate for a healthy neonate?
Which of the following is NOT a component required for a comprehensive neonatal nursing assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a component required for a comprehensive neonatal nursing assessment?
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What role does surfactant play in the respiratory adaptation of a newborn?
What role does surfactant play in the respiratory adaptation of a newborn?
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Study Notes
Physiologic Transitioning
- Most dramatic changes occur in four areas: circulatory, respiratory, thermoregulation, and ability to stabilize blood glucose
Circulatory Adaptations
- Switch from fetal to newborn circulation
- Change from placental to pulmonary gas exchange
- Changes in fetal structures: foramen ovale, ductus arteriosus, ductus venosus, umbilical arteries, and vein
- Heart rate
- Blood volume
- Blood components
- Delayed cord clamping
Fetal Circulation
- Ductus Venosus: Connects umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava, bypassing the liver. It allows oxygenated blood from the placenta to bypass the liver in the fetus.
- Foramen Ovale: Opening between the right and left atria, allowing blood to bypass the lungs.
- Ductus Arteriosus: Connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta, allowing blood to bypass the lungs.
Respiratory Adaptations
- Initiation of respirations
- Surfactant
- Respirations: 30 to 60 breaths per minute, irregular, shallow, unlabored, short periods of apnea
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Explore the dramatic physiologic changes that occur in newborns, focusing on circulatory and respiratory adaptations after birth. This quiz covers the transition from fetal circulation to that of a newborn, highlighting key structures and processes involved. Test your knowledge on how these adaptations impact the newborn's health and stability.
