PPN 301 - NEWBORN ASSESSMENT AND CARE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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phototherapy can be discontinued when there's a definite, downward trend of bilirubin lvls
precautions of phototherapy - cover newborn's eyes to prevent eye damage
- monitor temp closely
- possibility of heat loss & dehydration
- maintain nutrition
- no ointments allowed
- increased BMs
pre-term birth birth before 37 weeks of gestation
what is the leading cause of newborn deaths globally preterm babies
low birth weight newborns 2500 g or less
extremely low birth weight 1000 g or less
causes of preterm births - poverty
,- maternal infections
- previous preterm birth
- multiparity
- pregnancy-induced HTN
- smoking
- advanced maternal age
- fetal disorders
- intrauterine growth restriction
preterm babies at risk for - respiratory distress
- thermal instability
- hypoglycemia
- jaundice
- feeding difficulties
-neurodevelopment issues
- infection
preterm complications for babies - respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
- patent ductus arteriosus
- hemorrhage
- necrosis
, respiratory nursing care for preterm baby - oxygen therapy
cardiovascular nursing care for preterm baby - assess HR, rhythm, BP, O2 sat, skin color
thermoregulation nursing care for preterm baby - maintain neutral thermal environment
neurological nursing care for preterm baby - monitor for seizure activity, hyperirritability,
CNS depression, intracranial pressure, *abnormal movements*
nutritional nursing care for preterm baby - breastfeed if able
- ng tube
- stomy feeding
- parenteral fluids
renal nursing care for preterm baby - assess acid-base balance
- check serum lvls of medications
- signs of bleeding
skin nursing care for preterm baby - rinse skin products w/ water afterwards
- minimal use of adhesive materials
|LATEST UPDATE 100% SOLVED| GRADED A+
phototherapy can be discontinued when there's a definite, downward trend of bilirubin lvls
precautions of phototherapy - cover newborn's eyes to prevent eye damage
- monitor temp closely
- possibility of heat loss & dehydration
- maintain nutrition
- no ointments allowed
- increased BMs
pre-term birth birth before 37 weeks of gestation
what is the leading cause of newborn deaths globally preterm babies
low birth weight newborns 2500 g or less
extremely low birth weight 1000 g or less
causes of preterm births - poverty
,- maternal infections
- previous preterm birth
- multiparity
- pregnancy-induced HTN
- smoking
- advanced maternal age
- fetal disorders
- intrauterine growth restriction
preterm babies at risk for - respiratory distress
- thermal instability
- hypoglycemia
- jaundice
- feeding difficulties
-neurodevelopment issues
- infection
preterm complications for babies - respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
- patent ductus arteriosus
- hemorrhage
- necrosis
, respiratory nursing care for preterm baby - oxygen therapy
cardiovascular nursing care for preterm baby - assess HR, rhythm, BP, O2 sat, skin color
thermoregulation nursing care for preterm baby - maintain neutral thermal environment
neurological nursing care for preterm baby - monitor for seizure activity, hyperirritability,
CNS depression, intracranial pressure, *abnormal movements*
nutritional nursing care for preterm baby - breastfeed if able
- ng tube
- stomy feeding
- parenteral fluids
renal nursing care for preterm baby - assess acid-base balance
- check serum lvls of medications
- signs of bleeding
skin nursing care for preterm baby - rinse skin products w/ water afterwards
- minimal use of adhesive materials
