Peds Ch 20-21 Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is preterm
before 37 weeks
What is term
37-42 weeks
What is post term
after 42 weeks
What is the positions to place baby to sleep in
side or back
In a preterm infant, what is the most dangerous complication
Respiration
Lung problems in a premature infant is attributed to a lack of
Surfactant,
surfactant will be given
What is the most well known contributing cause of LGA infants
Maternal Diabetes
What assessment scale is used commonly to determine gestational age
Ballard Scoring System
What is the most common cause of SGA
IUGR (Intrauterine Growth Restriction)
With an infant withdrawing from addictive drugs, how should the environment be maintained
limit touching
swaddle
dark, non stimulating environment
What is a common cause of jaundice in a newborn
hemolytic disease (liver disease)
What should the nurse be concerned with if there is meconium staining
Respirations-the baby aspirating
What blood test is done to a pregnant mom to screen for Down’s syndrome
Alfa feto Protein
What are symptoms of spina bifida
bubble on back
tuft of hair
What are symptoms of hydrocephalus
big head circumference, squished eye, increased ICP
What causes hydrocephalus
Blockage or not draining
What assessment is done daily for an infant suspected of having hydrocephalus
measurement of head circumference
What are symptoms of esophageal atresia
frothing, drooling, choking cyanosis
What is esophageal atresia
the esophagus doesn’t connect to the stomach but instead the lungs
What is hip dysplasia
the hip comes out of joint
What are symptoms of hip dysplasia
extra gluteal folds
What are common treatments for hip dysplasia
ortolani
What is cleft lip
lip isn’t fused together
What is cleft palate
hard palate isn’t fused together
