Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
13 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
(STAR) A woman got a Depoprevara shot 3 months ago, can she get pregnant?
What is the drawback of it? |
Yes, the shot only lasts 3 months
Decreases bone density |
|
|
What are the 2 types of bilirubin in the babies body?
|
Direct and Indirect
Direct is removed via urination Indirect stays in the tissues and must be removed over time through stools |
|
|
How far must you keep the bilirubin lights from the baby?
|
12 to 30 inches
|
|
|
What is the most common cause of jaundice?
|
A baby not feeding right away to flush out its system of bilirubin
|
|
|
Is it normal for a crying baby to have a pulse of 160?
What about a resting baby? |
Yes
No, a resting baby shouldn't be that high. Could be a sign of infection. |
|
|
What is the normal respiratory rate of a newborn?
|
30 to 60 breaths per min
|
|
|
What is the normal weight of the newborn?
|
2500 to 4000 grams
5 to 8 pounds |
|
|
What is the normal length of the newborn?
|
18 to 22 inches
45 to 55 centimeters |
|
|
What do you have to know about how a mom's hormones can affect a newborn?
|
Baby girl might receive estrogen from the mom and actually have a "baby period" because of it which is normal
|
|
|
When is Apgar score done on a newborn?
|
Apgar score is completed at 1 minutes and then 5 minutes after birth
Based on 5 signs: the heartbeat, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and color. |
|
|
What is the condition called where the newborn has blue extremities?
Is this normal or irregular? |
Acrocyanosis
Normal |
|
|
How are scores categorized for the Apgar scoring system?
|
7 to 10 is good
4 to 6 is fair 0 to 3 is extemely poor condition |
|
|
What are signs a newborn is having respiratory distress?
|
Grunting
Nasal flaring Rib retractions Elevated heart rate |
