ELABORATED NICU STUDY MATERIAL

ELABORATED NICU STUDY MATERIAL What is the normal temperature for a neonate? - CORRECT ANSWER -36.5 to 37.2 degrees Celsius. This is equal to 97.7 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit. How often is IV tubing changed? - CORRECT ANSWER -Every 3 days. How often is feeding tubing changed? - CORRECT ANSWER -Every feeding. What is gastroschisis? - CORRECT ANSWER -Gastroschisis is a birth defect where the baby is born with a hole in the abdominal wall, and organs are outside the body. What is the treatment for gastroschisis? - CORRECT ANSWER -A plastic pouch or "silo" is placed around the bowel and attached to the belly. Everyday the silo is tightened and some of the bowel is gently pushed inside. When all the bowel is inside, the silo is removed and the belly is closed What are the risk factors for neonatal sepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER -Chorioamnionitis, GBS positive, prolonged rupture of membranes, and maternal fever. What are the signs and symptoms of sepsis in a neonate? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tachycardia, tachypnea, apnea, temperature instability (fever, hypothermia), hypoglycemia, hypotonia, pallor, hyperbilirubinemia, abdominal distention, lethargy, and increased Intra-cranial pressure. Where to check pulses on a neonate? - CORRECT ANSWER -Palpate the inside of the elbow and the pedal pulse.