Newborn Flashcards
(42 cards)
Normal HR
110-160
Normal RR
30-60
Normal temp
36.5-37.5
How often do you perform vital signs after birth
Right at birth, every 30 mins for 2 hours then every hour for 2 hours
How often do you weigh a newborn
Daily at the same time with same scale
Most critical extrauterine adjustment
Establishment of respiratory function= Cutting of the umbilical cord as air inflated the lungs with first breath
How often do you inspect for bleeding after circumcision
Every 15-30 mins after then hourly for 4-6 hours
What is plasitbell circumcision
It attaches and falls off within a few days and you do not need petroleum jelly with it
How long does a mother have to not feed before a circumcision
2-3 hours
How many veins and arteries does an umbilical cord have
One vein, two arteries
Respiratory distress signs
Nasal flaring, retractions, grunting, labored breathing
How long is apnea ok for in a newborn
Up to 15 seconds
How often should a mother breastfeed
Every 2-3 hours (8-12x/day)
How often should a baby formula feed
Every 3-4 hours
How long can prepared formula be stored for
48 hours
How many diapers a day should a newborn have
6-8
What should you do for a successful latch
Colostrum on babies lips, nipple on mouth, skin to skin, positioning
If a babies PKU is positive what can a mother not do
Breastfeed
When does breastfeeding begin after birth
Immediately
When does formula feeding begin after birth
2-4 hours
How much weight is normal to lose after birth
5-10% and Regain in 10-14 days
How much weight will a newborn gain in a week for the first 3 months
110-200g
LGA weight
4,000 G 90th percentile
AGA weight
3,500 50th percentile
