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What is a neonate?
birth - 1st 28 days of life
What is the normal HR of a neonate?
120-160
What is the normal RR of a neonate?
30-60
List the 6 biological tasks of the neonatal period.
1. establishing and maintaining respiration
2. adjusting to circulatory changes outside the uterus
3. regulating T
4. ingesting, retaining, and digesting nutrients
5. eliminating waste
6. regulating weight
What are the 3 phases of the transition to extrauterine life (the transition period)?
Transition period:

1. 1st Period of Reactivity
2. Period of Decreased Responsiveness
3. 2nd Period of Reactivity
Describe the timeframe of the 1st Period of Reactivity.
the first 30 min - 2 hr after birth
Describe the neonate's HR & RR within the 1st Period of Reactivity.
1st Period of Reactivity:

HR: 160-180
RR: 60-80 w/ brief, normal periods of apnea
What is the normal time limit for apnea within the 1st Period of Reactivity?
no longer than 20 sec.
During the 1st Period of Reactivity, what should the mother attempt to initiate?
breastfeeding because the infant is very alert
How long is the period of decreased responsiveness?
2-4 hr
What is the main state of the neonate during the period of decreased responsiveness?
sleep
Describe the neonate's vitals during the period of decreased responsiveness.
period of decreased responsiveness:

*vitals below normal:
HR: 100-120
T
RR: 30-60
How long does the 2nd period of reactivity last?
10 min - 2 hr
Describe the vitals of the neonate during the 2nd period of reactivity.
*vitals increase above normal

HR: above 160 (tachycardia)
RR: above 60 (tachypnea)
What other features manifest in the neonate during the 2nd period of reactivity?
1. muscle tone increases
2. skin color increases
3. increased mucus production
What should the nurse do in response to the neonate's increase of mucus production?
suction because it is difficult to clear
How long should you listen to a neonate's HR?
1 full minute
If you find a heart murmur within the first 24 hrs of birth, is it generally worrisome?
no---usually due to a PDA (patent ductus arteriosus) that has not yet closed. usually closes within the first 24 hours.
What does a PDA murmur sound like?
a machine gun
What factors enable the neonate to initiate breathing?
1. response to various stimuli (changes in the environment)
---P,T,Chemical

2. Simultaneous shifts in the circulatory system
In order for the neonate to initiate breathing, what P change must occur?
a large negative P

the infant must force fluid out of the alveoli to the interstitial spaces in the lungs for reabsorption to help produce this
Describe the T extremes that the neonate experiences within the first moments of life.
T in utero: 98.7 F

T in room: 78 F
How does the temperature difference experienced after delivery contribute to initiation of breathing?
Skin sensors send messages to the RESPIRATORY CENTER and tells it to breathe
At birth, what is the natural respiratory state that the neonate is in?
natural hypoxic state
Which vessels respond to changes and blood chemistry brought out by hypoxia?
Aorta & Carotids

*via the baroreceptor reflex
How does the neonate's natural hypoxic state contribute to breathing initiation?
the decrease in blood O2 and increase in CO2 causes an impulse from the aortic/carotid receptors to the MEDULLA to tell it to breathe
Describe the process of the CV/Respiratory shift that occurs upon birth, beginning with lung recoil in utero.
lung recoil-->
P shift-->
closure/constriction of DA, DV, FO-->
circulatory shift-->
decreased pulmonary P-->
increased perfusion-->
continued lung expansion & clearance of fluid
Describe the circulatory route in utero, beginning with the umbilical cord.
Umbilical cord-->
DV-->
3 splits (branches) in the liver-->
fetal heart-->
FO-->
LA-->
LV-->
head & upper extremities
Describe the blood pathway in utero in the RV.
the RV blood is shunted to the aorta via the DA
Why does the blood from the RV shunt to the aorta in utero?
due to the increased pressure (fluid presence) in lungs
List 5 CV/Respiratory changes that occur after birth.
1. FO closes
2. DA & DV become ligaments
3. intracardiac P shift (L increases, R decreases)
4. decreased pulmonary P
5. increased perfusion
In terms of thermoregulation, what are neonates at risk for? why?
hypOthermia due to their head:body ratio
Hypothermia puts an infant at risk for...
shock
Methods of heat loss: define CONVECTION
heat loss due to air current or flow.

may be caused by people walking by and creating a cool breeze
Methods of heat loss: define RADIATION
loss to cooler environments that might be near a cold surface.

a warmed incubator may lose heat to a nearby window or cold wall
Methods of heat loss: define EVAPORATION
can occur at anytime DURING birth or anytime the infant is WET from insensible water loss
How should you counteract the evaporation effect when bathing the neonate?
sponge bath under a heat lamp
Methods of heat loss: define CONDUCTION
the loss to cooler object in DIRECT contact

ie scale or provider's hand actually touching the baby
Since neonates lose heat faster due to their larger heads, what might an inappropriate T change downward do to O2 consumption?
might double O2 consumption
Thermogenesis: How do NB increase their BT?
1. increase BMR
2. increase muscle activity (move)
3. NST: non-shivering thermogenesis
Describe the mechanism behind NST.
Brown fat metabolism: when the skin detects a drop in T, the SNS begins to metabolize brown fat, causing a heat change.
What are the requirements and impact of brown fat metabolism?
Requires lots of O2, energy, ATP, glucose

Impact: can cause exhaustion
What is brown fat?
A very dense substance rich in blood supply and nerve endings

Unique to NB
When does brown fat first appear?
26-30 wk gestation
The brown fat supply increases until...
2-5 wks after birth
3 sites of brown fat in neonates.
1. sternum
2. between scapulae
3. around kidneys
If a baby is born at 37 wk, they have less brown fat. What risk does this pose?
increased risk of hypothermia
GI/GU coordination can be affected by...
1. maternal medicine intake
2. birth weight (not present if BELOW 1500 g)
Describe a full term/near term pattern of ingestion.
suck-swallow-breathe
At which age is enough coordination developed for ingestion?
32+ wk
Describe the digestive state of a NB
Does not have all the enzymes necessary for complex carb + fat digestion--->breastfeeding
A baby does not know when to stop feeding. What might happen if he/she is overfed?
spit up
Describe a neonate void
pale, not concentrated
What is meconium?
1st stool, passed within the first 12-24 hr of life
What is the smell & appearance of NB stool dependent on?
method of feeding (breast/bottle)
Describe the progression of stool types within the first few days of life.
1. meconium
2. transitional stool
3. milk stool
By day 3 of life, how many stools/day should a NB have?
1-3 stools/day
By day 4 of life, how many voids per day (24 HR PERIOD) should a NB have?
6-8 voids/day
Describe NB urination.
usually straw-colored and odorless
When do most babies have their first void?
within the first 24 hr
Describe meconium.
thick, tarry, sticky

blackish-brown

NO odor
Describe transitional stool.
brownish-yellow (some CD yellow?)

present by day 2 or 3
What might the delayed conversion to transitional stool indicate?
evaluation of eating is necessary
Describe milk stool.
CD yellow stool that appears curdy
At which day does breastfeed stool appear? What is it a sign of?
day 5

sign of being well fed
Compare breastfed stool with formula-fed stool.
breastfed: bright yellow

formula fed: more well formed. brownish-yellow
If a NB is not producing 6-8 wet diapers by day 4 or 5, what might this indicate?
1. inadequate feeding

2. dehydration
What does the presence of urate crystals indicate?
sign of dehydration
When is the presence of urate crystals seen?
common in 1st week
What is the appearance of urate crystals?
pink/orange...often mistaken for blood in the urine
What actions must be taken if urate crystals are discovered?
reevaluation how the infant/mother feeds

no need for lab analysis
What are urate crystals described as.
"brick dust urine" --- found in areas of the diaper that are soaked with urine
Describe the time period of normal vaginal blood presence in female infants.
"mini period" starts 3rd day after birth and continues for a few days & stops
What is normal vaginal blood related to?
mom's H in systems
If there is a large amount of blood in transitional stool, what might this indicate? What should you do?
1. Vitamin K deficiency
2. Coagulopathy

*do work-up
Benign integumentary signs
1. Acrocyanosis
2. Blotchy, mottled skin
3. SubQ fat
4. Mongolian spots
5. "Stork bite"
6. Erythema toxicum
7. Milia
8. Vernix
9. Lanugo
What is acrocyanosis?
PERIPHERAL cyanosis: blue color of hands and feet in most infants at birth
What might central cyanosis indicate?
badness: not enough perfusion
When does acrocyanosis normally resolve?
within 24-48 hr
State of subQ fat in NB?
increases
What are Mongolian spots? Seen in which populations?
bluish-black marks that resemble bruises

*especially seen in darker skin tones
When do Mongolian spots normally disappear?
Usually disappear by school age, always by puberty
What is a "stork bite"?
red spot on the back of the neck
What is erythema toxicum and where is it often seen?
benign rash of unknown cause in NB (appears like chicken pox)

chin
What are milia?
White cysts, 1-2 mm in size
What causes milia?
distended sebaceous glands (look like white heads)
What is vernix?
thick, white substance that protects the skin of the fetus
What is lanugo?
seen in term infants: small amount of fine hair on shoulders, forehead, sides of face, & upper back
Do you see more or less lanugo in preterm infants?
more
Which populations is lanugo more common?
genetically hairy ethnicities
When does lanugo typically go away?
usually within a period of months
Describe circumoral/perioral cyanosis. is it benign?
around mouth is cyanotic, but lips and mucous membranes in mouth are pink (ie being perfused)

benign
If you see circumoral cyanosis, what should you check to verify that it is benign?
RR
When does circumoral cyanosis normally go away?
within 48 hr
Why does facial bruising occur in NB (3)? What does it appear like?
1. born with nuchal cord
2. born precipitiously (v. quick) or difficult
3. baby very large

*appears bluish/darkish
How quickly does facial bruising disappear?
within days
What physical feature is often found in conjunction with facial bruising?
petichiae
What are the appearances of Mongolian spots?
blue
blue-gray/black
brownish

*depending on skin tone
When do Mongolian spots normally disappear?
3-5 y after birth
What percentage of NB display erythema toxicum?
~50%
When is erythema toxicum manifested?
in TERM infants: 3 da-2wks
How long does erythema toxicum last?
spontaneously resolves after a few days
When do milia disappear?
in a few days-weeks when pore size increases
Do premature babies have more or less lanugo?
more
What is caput succedaneum?
swelling of tissue of presenting part of fetal head
What causes caput succedaneum?
P at birth from constant pushing
When does caput succedaneum usually disappear?
within 3-4 da
Where is a common site of caput succedaneum?
vertex of newborn head
How does caput succedaneum present?
localized edema due to decreased perfusion
T/F: a caput can cross suture lines
T
How do you physically assess the presence of a caput?
test for pitting with 1 finger

*distinguishes caput from cephalohematoma
What is the cause of a cephalohematoma?
vaginal birth trauma or vacuum
What is a cephalohematoma?
a collection of blood that occurs below the periosteum (a little more serious than a caput)
Describe the delineation of a cephalohematoma.
has clear edges that end at the suture lines. it does not cross the suture lines because the bleeding is held between the bone and its covering (periosteum)
Describe the time frame of a cephalohematoma.
-absent at birth

-increases within first 3 days of life

-disappears in 2-3 weeks -- months
Why does a cephalohematoma take longer to go away?
reabsorbs very slowly due to the breakdown of RBCs

(puts infants at greater risk for jaundice)
Describe a physical assessment of a cephalohematoma.
no pitting due to presence of fluid

appears ecchymotic
What is the cause of molding of the infant skull?
being pushed through birth canal
Where does the NB assessment of vital signs take place?
the labor room
What is the APGAR score?
immediate assessment of NB, developed to ass transition to extrauterine life and to determine the need for resuscitation

@1min, @5min
What is applied in the initial physical assessment?
1. Vit K shot in thigh
2. Opthalmic ointment (erythromycin)
What is the purpose of a Vit K shot?
A NB has a sterile GI, lacking the usual flora that synthesizes vit K. The shot boosts the process of having vit K in the body to promote clotting factors.

*w/o shot, body would naturally produce vit K on day 8
What is the purpose of the opthalmic ointment?
to prevent STIs such as chlamydia and gonorrhea from causing blindness
Which gross features should you examine for anomalies?
1. color
2. breathing movements
3. placental arteries and vein (AVA)

etc
When does the NB and receive a nameband and footprinting?
before it leaves the room
What does the presence of reflexes tell you?
the baby's neurological status

*if they are absent or present for an inappropriately long time, this may indicate a neurological problem
Which components of a gestational assessment show how old an infant is?
1. neuromuscular
2. physical
Normal infant T?
97. - 99.5 F
Normal infant RR?
30-60 rpm
Normal infant HR?
120-160 bpm
Normal infant systolic BP?
65-95 mmHg
Normal infant diastolic BP?
30-60 mmHg
How should you take the T of a NB?
axillary

*rectal T requires a dr order
Ave term length?
19-21 in (48-53 cm)
Ave term head circumference?
13-15 in (33 - 35.5 cm)
Ave term chest circumference?
12-13 in (30.5 - 33 cm)
Ave term weight?
5.3 - 8.5 lbs (2500-4000 g)
Define preterm or premature.
< 37 wk, regardless of birth weight
Define term
37 - 42 wk
Define postterm
>42 wk
Define postmature (syndrome)
> 42 wk with S&S of placental insufficiency
LGA?
large for gestational age

>4000g or >90th percentile
AGA?
average for gestational age

10th-90th percentile
SGA?
small for gestational age

<10th percentile
LBW?
low birth weight

<2500g
VLBW?
very low birth weight

<1500g
IUGR?
intrauterine growth restriction (retardation)

doesn't meet expected norms in growth
APGAR score of 0-3 indicates...
serious distress
APGAR score of 4-6 indicates...
moderate difficulty
APGAR score of 7-10 indicates...
no difficulty adjusting to extrauterine life
At which APGAR score should you intervene?
6 or below
What is the glabellar reflex?
3 quick blinks
What is the extrusion reflex?
brush finger down lips, mouth opens
What does the traction reflex test for?
head lag
What is the startle reflex?
tap on bed and hands go into fists
What is the new Ballard's Scale used for?
estimation of gestational age
What is Ballard's Scale based upon?
specific neuromuscular and physical markers
Give 4 examples of neuromuscular markers.
1. heel to ear
2. scarf sign
3. popliteal angle
4. square window
Give 3 physical markers of gestation.
1. raw/red skin-->premie
2. dry/cracked skin-->postmature
3. prominent clitoris & labia minora-->premature
What is bilirubin?
a yellow pigment derived from the Hb released by the breakdown of RBCs and myoglobin in muscle cells
Describe the processing of Hb by RETICULOENDOTHELIAL cells.
Hb is phagocytized by reticuloendothelial cells-->
converted to bilirubin-->
released in an UNconjugated form
Describe unconjugated (aka indirect) bilirubin.
relatively insoluble and almost entirely bound to circulating albumin
What type of bilirubin can leave the vascular system and permeate other extra vascular tissue?
UNBOUND bilirubin
Where doe unbound bilirubin typically deposit?
skin, sclera
What occurs if unbound bilirubin reaches the brain?
neuro problems
4 types of NB jaundice?
1. hyperbilirubinemia
2. physiologic
3. pathologic
4. kernicterus
What is the prevalence of physiologic jaundice?
50%
Onset of physiologic jaundice?
>24 h after birth
What is the unconjugated serum bilirubin level in physiologic jaundice?
12 mg/dl +
What intervention/therapy should you apply if your pt have physiologic jaundice?
1. early and frequent feeding
2. phototherapy prn
What is the purpose of early and frequent feeding?
to promote passing of meconium (and .:. bilirubin)
What is the significance of phototherapy?
UV light promotes bilirubin breakdown or the conjugation of bilirubin
What is the duration of physiologic jaundice?
peaks at day 5 and then decreases
Describe the pattern of physiologic jaundice
cephalocaudal (head to toe)
What is the cause of physiologic jaundice.
not sure. thought to be the short life span and large amount of RBCs in conjuction with an immature liver
What is the cause of pathologic jaundice?
1. ABO dz or Rh incompatibility
or
2. physiologic hyperbilirubinemia
What is the onset of pathologic jaundice?
within 24 hr of life
Describe the levels of physiologic hyperbilirubinemia that may cause pathologic jaundice.
1. peaks > 13 mg/dL
or
2. increases > 0.5 mg/dL/hr
-a/w HSM or anemia
What is kernicterus?
a bilirubin encephalopathy resulting from a progression of patho or physio jaundice to too high of levels
Describe the symptomology of kernicterus.
acute symptoms and long term neuro damage
What is the survival rate for kernicterus.
50%
What parts of the brain does the bilirubin deposit into in kernicterus?
1. cerebellum
2. basal ganglia
3. hippocampus
Why can bilirubin pass the BBB?
the unconjugated form is lipid soluble
What are the s&s of kernicterus?
1. poor suck/feeding
2. haven't passed meconium
3. seizures
4. strange posturing
5. extraparimidal movements
6. hearing loss
What are the early signs of a cold infant?
1. crying
2. restlessness
3. increased activity
What does nonshivering thermogenesis (NST) require?
O2 AND glucose

*due to increased BMR
Which activies require glucose?
muscle activity & crying
What might cold stress in an infant cause?
1. hypoglycemia
2. acidosis
What is a sign of hypoglycemia?
jittery
5 signs of respiratory distress?
1. flaring
2. retractions
3. grunting
4. rate <30/ >60 at rest (goes down the more they fight)
5. apnea > 20 sec
What are the early signs of respiratory distress?
increased HR & RR (due to effort to try to get oxygen and produce heat, later they tire out)
How much weight should a NB lose by 3-5 DOL?
5-10% of birth weight
Describe the weight of an infant at 14 DOL.
regain to birth weight
What percentage of weight loss requires an evaluation by a HCP?
any loss over 7-10%
3 signs of dehydration?
1. fewer wet diapers (EARLY)
2. sunken fontanel (LATE)
3. lethargy (LATE-exhausted from fighting symptoms)
What are the early signs of respiratory distress?
increased HR & RR (due to effort to try to get oxygen and produce heat, later they tire out)
How much weight should a NB lose by 3-5 DOL?
5-10% of birth weight
Describe the weight of an infant at 14 DOL.
regain to birth weight
What percentage of weight loss requires an evaluation by a HCP?
any loss over 7-10%
3 signs of dehydration?
1. fewer wet diapers (EARLY)
2. sunken fontanel (LATE)
3. lethargy (LATE-exhausted from fighting symptoms)
What is the blood glucose concentration of a hypoglycemic infant?
<35 mg/dl
What is the normal blood glucose range in an infant?
50-70 mg/dl (if below 50, needs to be fed, mildly hypoglycemic)
What is the therapy used to tx hypoglycemia?
1. feeding in low risk infant (mild)
2. IV glucose (severe)
S&S of hypoglycemia?
1. JITTERINESS
2. irregular respiration/apnea (inc)
3. cyanosis
4. weak, high pitched cry
5. feeding difficulty
6. hunger
7. lethargy
8. twitching (serious)
9. eye rolling (serious)
10. seizures (serious)
What is neonatal sepsis?
infection in blood or tissues

*can be caused by chorioembryonitis or GBS+ in mother's vaginal canal
Most infants getting sick show what sign?
low T (iv below 36 C, evaluate for sepsis)
What are the respiratory sxs of neonatal sepsis?
1. apnea
2. tachypnea
3. grunting
4. nasal flaring
5. retractions

*fm low O2 sat
What are the CV sxs of neonatal sepsis?
1. bradycardia
2. tachycardia
3. hypotension

*fm decreased perfusion and CO
What are the CNS sxs of neonatal sepsis?
1. T instability
2. lethargy
3. hypotonia
4. irritability
5. seizures
What are the GI sxs of neonatal sepsis?
1. feeding intolerance
2. abdominal distension
3. vomiting
4. diarrhea
What are the integumentary sxs of neonatal sepsis?
1. jaundice
2. pallor
3. petechiae
What should you do right when the baby is born to increase the negative pressure in the lungs?
suction! helps maintain a patent airway
What are discharge instructions for urination?
6-10 wet diapers/day
What are discharge instructions for stool?
1-3/day (more if breastfed)
What are discharge instructions for feeding guidlines?
breast: ~ every 2-3 hr from when you START

bottle: ~2oz every 3-4 hr
What are discharge instructions for activity?
4-5 wakeful periods/day

responds to sounds/voices
What are discharge instructions for cleaning?
spongebath 2-3x/wk or less

cord: keep clean and dry until it falls off (after 2 wks)
How long does it take for a circumcision to heal?
3 days
How do you wash a circumcision site?
warm water, NOT alcohol

*may put vaseline on diaper or glans or both
What are sxs of an infected circumcision site?
1. high fever
2. not feeding
3. low BT
4. green exudate/pus
5. excessive swelling