unit 3 Flashcards
(132 cards)
normal temperature for newborn
97.7-99.7
normal respirations for newborn
30-60bpm
normal glucose for newborns
50-140(can be down to 45 for first 24hr)
what to do if there is an abnormal glucose
recheck in 30 min
if still low conduct interventions
most accurate place to take a temperature for babies to 3 months
rectal
how to take temperature for 3 months to 4 years
digital
rectal
axillary
when can you use tympanic temperature
at 6 months
why do baby’s struggle to regulate body temperature
-no fat storage (no insulation)
-lack of brown fat=cold stress
-blood vessels close to skin (lose heat)
-larger body surface to weight ratio
what is thermoregulation
balance of heat loss and heat production
how does muscle tone affect thermoregulation
affected by muscle tone
poor muscle tone=poor thermoregulation
what is PKU
newborn screening test
what does PKU do
-identify genetic diseases
-inborn errors of metabolism (thyroid problems, sickle cell)
what screening does not require parental consent
PKU
(but if parents refuse its a no)
what is important when having a PKU screening
-shouldnt be collected prior to 24hr of age
-timing of ample & amount is important
-results in 2 weeks
what screening test is required by law in every US state
PKU (newborn screening)
what other newborn screenings are important
hearing screen
critical congenital Heart Disease (CCHD)
new born reflexes
-babinski
-moro
-tonic
Babinski reflex
rub the bottom of baby’s foot
-toes should splay
Moro reflex
lean back
-stretch arms out
Tonic reflex
turn baby head
-fencing pose
asymmetric Moro reflex
indicate a problem
-birth trauma
-fractured clavicles
other reflexes
palmar grasp
plantar grasp
rooting/sucking
head righting
stepping
what does an absent reflex mean
indicate an underlying problem
Circumcision complications
decr urine output
bleeding
infection
revision