Pediatrics- Normal Flashcards
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Most rapid Growth
Infant
Preterm Weeks
28-32wks
Preterm Characteristics
Frog leg/ Lax Position
Hypotonic Muscle Tone
Square Window Wrist
Scarf sign (elbow passes midline)
Heel to ear sign
Abundant Lanugo
Prominent Labia Minora
Prominent Labia Majora
Prominent Clitoris
Post-term weeks
> 42wks
Post-term characteristics
Old man’s face (classic sign)
Desquamation ( peeling of the skin) / (extreme dryness starting from the sole and palm)
Normal birth weight
2.5-4kgs
Weight doubles at
6months
Weight Triples at
12months
Weight quadruples at
2 and 1/2 years
Normal measurements in Newborn
Length:
Head Circumference:
Chest Circumference:
Length: 46-54cm
Head Circumference: 33-35cm
Chest Circumference: 31-33cm
Neonate in Nursing
- Upon receiving- proper identification
- Take anthropometric measurements
- Bath the baby. Full bath if mom is (+) Hepa
- Dress umbilical cord
- Adm. Credes Prophylaxis
- Adm. Vit. K
- Take weight
Indication of 2 Vein and 1 Artery in Neonate
Suspect Kidney Malformation
Indication of 2 Vein and 1 Artery in Neonate
Suspect Kidney Malformation
Failure of the umbilical cord to fall between the first 7th-10th day
Umbilical Granulation
30mL blood loss from umbilical cord
Ompalagia
What drug is adm for umbilical granulation
Silver nitrate
What does failure of startle/Moro reflex to disappear at 5-6months indicate
Brain damage
Persistent Primitive Reflex
Cerebral Palsy
Rapid eyelid closure when strong light is shown
Blink reflex
Baby grasps solid objects placed on palm
Palmas Grasp Reflex
Purpose of palmar grasp reflex and when does it normally disappear
To Cling to mother for safety
D: 6wks - 2months
Neonate places on a vertical position with their face touching a hard surface will take few quick alternating steps
Step in/ Walk in Place Reflex
Almost the same with step in reflex only that you are touching anterior surface of a newborn’s leg
Placing Reflex
When newborn lie on their backs, their heads usually turn to one side or the other. The arm and the leg on the side to which the head turns extend, and the opposite arm and leg contract.
Tonic- neck reflex