Management of the Neonate Flashcards
What are the “normal” vitals for neonates
Temp = 97.7-99.5 RR = 40-60 bpm HR = 120-160 bpm (80 if sleeping) BP = ~70/43
What co-factor should be given to a neonate d/t immaturity of their liver
Vitamin K
If there is concern a pt may have gonorrhea, what should be given to the neonate
Erythromycin
How often should feedings be given and what is the normal weight gain for a newborn
Feedings q 2-3 hrs
Gain 15-30 grams/day
How low can a neonates glucose level go
40
What is the most common cause of a pneumothorax in a neonate
Spontaneous or d/t PPV during resuscitation
Def: Acryocyanosis
Blue discoloration of perioral area, feet, and hands w/in first 24 hrs (may be seen during feeding/suckling)
Def: Central cyanosis
Bluish discoloration of tongue/mucus membranes (if persists > 10 minutes, very concerning)
What should be considered if a baby is purple/ruddy
Polycythemia
What are the names for Nevus Flammeous lesions
Salmon patches
Angles kisses
Stork bites
Which blanches, bruises or cyanosis
Bruises
What is a gray color to the baby associated w/
Severe acidosis and shock
What is the palpebral fissure angle associated w/ if it is upward or downard
Upward = Trisomy 21 Downward = Treacher-collins, FAS, DiGeorge
What is Hypertelorism (wide spacing eyes) associated w/
Trisomy 13
When should disconjugate gaze be gone
4 months