Module 1-4 (Newborn)

Question 1

Newborn V/S

Answer 1

Temp 97.7-99F (36.5-37.2 C)
RR (30-60)
Pulse (110-160)
BP (50-75/30-45)

Question 2

Signs of Respiratory Distress (in Newborn)

Answer 2

o	tachycardia
o	cyanosis
o	tachypnea
o	know v/s for neonate
o	how long are the periods of apnea?
o	check chest retractions
	supra
o	is baby grunting so they can breathe? (they’re trying to trap air since they’re not getting enough oxygenated air)
o	flaring nostrils
o	hypotonia (flaccid muscle tone)
o	persistent hypoxemia and acidosis
o	constriction of pulmonary arteries (blood cannot pump sufficiently to lungs)

Question 3

About vitamin K injection

Answer 3

where? vastus lateralis

when? first 1-2 hours of baby’s life

Question 4

About acrocyanosis

Answer 4

Normal within the first 24-48 hours

Question 5

About circumcision

Answer 5

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