Test 2- Ch. 5 Assessment of the Neonatal and Infant Patient Flashcards
The infant’s tongue is proportional ________ than adults
larger
The epiglottis of the infant is
- proportionally larger
- less flexible
- omega-shaped
The diameter of the trachea above the carina is roughly ___ mm at birth, compared to ___ mm in adult
4mm;
16 mm
Neonates have a large amount of skin surface area relative to their body weight proportional to size and weight
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The large surface area makes the neonate particular prone to what?
heat loss and often susceptible to cold stress
How much percentage of the neonate’s total body weight is water?
80%
The metabolic rate in neonates and infants is higher that in aduts
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The purpose of the physical assessment is just that to determine how well the…
extra-uterine transition is taking place
History includes
- Obstetric history
- Pregnancy History
- Labor and Delivery History
What is Lanugo and when does it appear?
Fine, downy hair that covers the fetal body;
Around week 26 and covers the thorax, head, and extremities
Examination of the ______ of the external portion of the ear, is helpful in determining gestational age
pinna
Deep creases of wrinkles appear on the sole of the foot beginning at the anterior end near the toes and proceeding to the heal
IMPORTANT
The creases appear as faint red lines at which week
26
At ___ weeks, the creases have covered the anterior portion of the foot
30
By 34 weeks….
2/3 of the sole is covered w/ creases
