Newborn Physiologic Adjustments (Skeletal System) Flashcards
What is caput succedaneum?
Is a generalized, easily identifiable edematous are of the scalp, most commonly found on the occiput.
This edematous are present at birth, extends across suture lines of the skull and usually lowers spontaneously within ___ to ____ days.
3 to 4
What is cephalhematoma?
Is a collection of blood between a skull bone and its periosteum.
Does cephalhematoma cross cranial suture lines?
No
What is subgaleal hemorrhage?
Is the bleeding into the subgaleal compartment
What is the subgaleal compartment?
Is a potential space that contains loosely arranged connective tissue
Early detection of subgaleal hemorrhage is crucial. What assessments are vital?
Serial head circumference measurements
Inspection of the back of the neck for increasing edema and a firm mass are essential
What also may be an early sign of subgaleal hemorrhage?
Boggy scalp
pallor
tachycardia
increasing head circumference
What are some nursing interventions for subgaleal hemorrhage?
Replacement of lost blood and clotting factors
Forward and lateral positioning of the newborn’s ears can be an early sign of what?
subgaleal hemorrhage
As the infant gains head control at approximately age ____ months, a ________ curvature appears in the cervical region.
3
Secondary
What can pilonidal dimple be associated with especially with a sinus and nevus pilosis (hairy nevus)?
Spina bifida
What is oligodactyly?
Missing digits
What is polydactyly?
Extra digits
What is syndactyly?
Fingers or toes may be fused
