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23 Cards in this Set
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Is it okay for a newborn to cry for short periods?
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Yes
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Should the mother feed each time the baby cries?
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No
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What is the result of overfeeding an infant
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stomach aches and diarrhea
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When will most newborns be able to sleep through the night
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by 4-5 months
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Complete bathing is performed how often
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2-3 times per week
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Bathing by immersion is not done until
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the newborn's umbilical cord has fallen off and the circumcision has healed
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Is it okay for the cord to be wet when bathing the infant?
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No
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When bathing the infant, soap should not be used that contains
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hexachlorophene
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Is it okay to use lotions, oils, or powders on the newborn's skin?
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No - can alter skin and provide a medium for bacterial growth or cause an allergic reaction
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How often should the cord be cleansed? With what?
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2-3 times per day, usually with alcohol
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When does the cord fall off?
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10-14 days after birth
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Contraindications for circumcision
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hypospadias, epispadias, familiar Hx of bleeding disorders
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At what time should circumcision not be done?
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STAT after birth
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The newborn is able to be bottlefed until when if a circumcision takes place
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Until 4 hours before the procedure
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The newborn is able to breastfeed until when if a circumcision occurs?
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Until the procedure
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What may develop over the glans after a circumcision? What instruction is r/t it?
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Yellowish mucus may form by day 2, should not be washed off
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Avoid using what to clean the area after a circumcision?
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Premoistened towellettes with ETOH
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Should the infant be placed on a firm or soft surface to sleep
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Always on a firm surface
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The space between the mattress and sides of the crib should be less than
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2 FB
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The slats on the crib should be no more than
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2.5 inches apart
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How long should newborns be in rear-facing car seats?
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For the first year of life, and until they weight 9.1 kg (20 lb)
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Can parents use a used or second-hand car seat for the baby?
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No
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When are newborn checkups scheduled?
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at 2-6 weeks, and then every 2 months until 6 months of age
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