Nursing Feeding Flashcards
(29 cards)
What does thoracic squeeze do
Mechanical cue for breathing that helps absorb lung fluid
What happens when the placenta is away from the mom (hemorrhaging, cut early)
Cuts oxygen off for the baby
What stimulates the respiratory center in the brain in babies during birth
Acidosis
What are the three cues for breathing in newborns
Thermal, chemical, and mechanical
What does apgar stand for
Activity, pulse, grimace, appearance, respiration
Higher the score better the condition
What are the four mechanisms of heat loss in babies?
Evaporation, conduction, convection, radition
What is the minimum room temp for a baby
72 F
What are the three pharmacotherapeutics at birth?
Phytonadione injection, hep B vaccine, Erythomycin antibiotic ointment
What infections does erythromycin antibiotic ointment fight to prevent blindness?
Chlymidia and gonnerhea
How many points can the congenital heart test differ between extremities
No more than 3
What does a newborn screening test for?
Metabolic disorder and genetic disorders
Results go to the state
When can you fully submerge a baby
Once at hospital and after the cord falls off at home
How many hours does a baby sleep a day?
16
What is the most accurate way to assess breast feeding?
Observe a breastfeeding session
How often do you feed a baby?
Every 3 hours or on demand
(2.5 hours) not every 1 hour
How long should a baby be exclusively breast/formula fed
6 months
What is the stomach capacity of an infant
5-10 mL, increase to 60 mL within first week
Which type of feeding produces more stool
Breast
How many bm should a newborn pass on day 2
2
How much formula should a newborn drink?
2-3 oz
How long should baby stay at each breast
10-15 minutes
SAIB components
- Perfect alignment with breast
- Baby roots and grasps
- Baby compresses/suckles
- Swallowing
How do babies produce heat
Brown fat stores
In what phase of transition is meconium passed?
Final phase / second phase of reactivity
