MCN Final Reviewer 1 Flashcards
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includes weight of the newborn, length head chest and abdominal circumference
Vital statistics
Weight of neonate
2.5 - 3.4kg
Several Factors of weight:
- Nutritional status of the mother during pregnancy
2. Genetic factors- Heredity * mother is low weight
Weight of the baby doubles after
6 mos
Weight of the baby triples after
1 yr
Weight of the baby quadruple after
2 yrs or 24 mos
Percentage of the body weight in fluid
75% - 90%
Over 3.4kg
(Large Gestational Age - LGA) or macro somnia
Less 3.4kg
(Small Gestational Age- SGA)
What mothers usually give macro somnia baby
DM mothers
Length of neonate
48cm-54cm M and
47cm-53cm F
Birth length increases of 50% in
1year
Birth length double
2yrs
Head Circumference of neonate
33cm to 35 cm
Largest part of the body and 1/4 of the total length of the newborn
Head Circumference
Big head or Supersize head
macrocephaly
Head with 33cm below
microcephaly
if more than 37 cm - may involve abnormality in
neurological or nervous system
Chest Circumference of neonate
31cm to 33cm
*2cm less than the head circumference
Abdomina Circumference
29cm to 31cm
*2 cm less than the chest circumference
Vital signs for neonate in order
- RR
- PR
- Temp
Normal Temp of neonate
37.2C
At the moment of birth 37.2C because the newborn has been
confined in an internal body organ.
Immediate fall down of newborn temp because of the
immaturity of the hypothalamus and heat loss