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15 Cards in this Set
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What is sensitivity?
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the assurance that if something is to be found, it will be found
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What is specificity?
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the assurance that if it is found, it is a true finding and not a misinterpretation or false-positive finding
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When are APGAR scores recorded?
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1 & 5 minutes
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Of the APGAR observations which is the least reliable?
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color, because most new babies have blue fingers & toes
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What does the APGAR test fail to address?
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problems suggested by increased irritability, tachypnea, or tachycardia
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Because menstrual histories are often inaccurate what other means are helpful in determining gestational age?
b4 36 wks vs 40 wk *_____ in sole of foot *______ size of breast modules *_______ ear cartilage *_______ testes in scrtum and scrotum rugae |
Before 36 weeks:
Only 1 or 2 transverse creases present on sole of foot Breast nodule is less than 3mm diameter No cartilage is present in helix of ear Testes are seldom in scrotum Scrotum has few to no rugae By 40 weeks: Many creases present on soles Breast nodule exceeds 4mm Cartilage present in helix of ear Testes descended into scrotum Scrotum covered with rugae |
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What is increasing muscle tone with a posture of predominantly flexed extremities a sign of?
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increased gestational maturity
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What are indications of respiratory distress in newborns?
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Premature infants often have brief periods of apnea lasting up to 20 seconds.
Respiratory distress indicated by: sustained increased rate of respiration grunting seesaw sinking of chest with rising abdomen flaring of nostrils retraction of intercostal & subcostal spaces & suprasternal notch |
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While major congenital anomalies are usually obvious there are exceptions. What is an exception?
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diaphragmatic hernia
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What is the effect of a mother's use of sedatives & anticonvulsants on newborns?
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can affect baby's state on consciousness
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What is the effect of a mother's use of narcotics on newborns?
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can cause neonatal withdrawal syndrome
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What may indicate intestinal obstruction in a newborn?
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distended abdomen & resonate on percussion
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What problem may pregnant women experience late in pregnancy when attempting a supine position for exam?
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hypotension
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What are basic ADLs?
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bathing
dressing toileting ambulation feeding |
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What are instrumental ADLs?
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housekeeping
grocery shopping meal prep medication compliance communication skills money management |
