BKAT Basic
Gavage Feeding & Vitamin - CORRECT ANSWER-Mix in with feeding if using NGT to
prevent upset stomach/vomiting
SIDS Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER-ABC--baby must sleep alone, on its back, in a
crib
Risk of antibiotics (general) - CORRECT ANSWER-developing a fungal
infection/superinfection
Lasix main adverse effect - CORRECT ANSWER-hypokalemia
Gentamicin Risks - CORRECT ANSWER-hearing loss, harm to kidneys
Caffeine monitoring - CORRECT ANSWER-heart rate (tachycardia), also NEC
Morphine toxicity - CORRECT ANSWER-respiratory depression--irregular shallow
respirations
Supplement for breastfed babies - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamin D
First intervention for apnea of prematurity - CORRECT ANSWER-mild tactile stimulation
bacterial sepsis--gold standard lab test - CORRECT ANSWER-blood cultures from 2
different sites
Signs of adequate nourishment - CORRECT ANSWER-1) baby should regain
birthweight by 2 weeks
2) 6+ wet diapers/day
Breastfeeding Tips - CORRECT ANSWER-1) put baby to breast ASAP to stimulate milk
production
2) colostrum can still be used to provide nourishment
Post-Cranial Bleed - CORRECT ANSWER-Lift legs to change diaper but not over-head
Axillary Temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-place thermometer in armpit and hold
snugly against baby's body; normal 36.5-37.5
Feeding Baby PO - CORRECT ANSWER-pacing to prevent baby from taking too big of
volumes/endless sucking
, Gavage Continuous Feed - CORRECT ANSWER-change bag q24 hours, unless
breastmilk
Signs of cold stress - CORRECT ANSWER-tachycardia, respiratory distress,
hypoglycemia
IDM Baby Management - CORRECT ANSWER-encourage PO feeding, routinely check
blood sugars
Jaundiced baby anticipation - CORRECT ANSWER-starting bili lights, also on a coombs
positive baby
Moro Reflex - CORRECT ANSWER-index finger and thumb come together to make a C
(startle)
Oxygen Therapy Assessments - CORRECT ANSWER-frequently check skin/nares;
attempt to wean if possible
PIV Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Minimally q1 hour
Abnormal newborn weight loss - CORRECT ANSWER-greater than 10% of birthweight
Technique to weigh infant - CORRECT ANSWER-level bed, zero scale
Normal pH - CORRECT ANSWER-7.35-7.45
Normal CO2 - CORRECT ANSWER-35-45 mmHg
Normal HCO3 - CORRECT ANSWER-22-26 mEq/L
Normal Base Excess - CORRECT ANSWER--2 to +2
Normal PaO2 - CORRECT ANSWER-80-100
Obtaining blood culture - CORRECT ANSWER-venous stick, arterial stick, NOT heel
stick
blood must be free flowing
Bradycardia on an EKG - CORRECT ANSWER-less than 100
Best identifier of infant kidney function - CORRECT ANSWER-serum creatinine
Serum creatinine trend - CORRECT ANSWER-gradually decreases over first 2 weeks
of life from 1.1 to 0.4, if not--indicates renal impairment
Gavage Feeding & Vitamin - CORRECT ANSWER-Mix in with feeding if using NGT to
prevent upset stomach/vomiting
SIDS Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER-ABC--baby must sleep alone, on its back, in a
crib
Risk of antibiotics (general) - CORRECT ANSWER-developing a fungal
infection/superinfection
Lasix main adverse effect - CORRECT ANSWER-hypokalemia
Gentamicin Risks - CORRECT ANSWER-hearing loss, harm to kidneys
Caffeine monitoring - CORRECT ANSWER-heart rate (tachycardia), also NEC
Morphine toxicity - CORRECT ANSWER-respiratory depression--irregular shallow
respirations
Supplement for breastfed babies - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamin D
First intervention for apnea of prematurity - CORRECT ANSWER-mild tactile stimulation
bacterial sepsis--gold standard lab test - CORRECT ANSWER-blood cultures from 2
different sites
Signs of adequate nourishment - CORRECT ANSWER-1) baby should regain
birthweight by 2 weeks
2) 6+ wet diapers/day
Breastfeeding Tips - CORRECT ANSWER-1) put baby to breast ASAP to stimulate milk
production
2) colostrum can still be used to provide nourishment
Post-Cranial Bleed - CORRECT ANSWER-Lift legs to change diaper but not over-head
Axillary Temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-place thermometer in armpit and hold
snugly against baby's body; normal 36.5-37.5
Feeding Baby PO - CORRECT ANSWER-pacing to prevent baby from taking too big of
volumes/endless sucking
, Gavage Continuous Feed - CORRECT ANSWER-change bag q24 hours, unless
breastmilk
Signs of cold stress - CORRECT ANSWER-tachycardia, respiratory distress,
hypoglycemia
IDM Baby Management - CORRECT ANSWER-encourage PO feeding, routinely check
blood sugars
Jaundiced baby anticipation - CORRECT ANSWER-starting bili lights, also on a coombs
positive baby
Moro Reflex - CORRECT ANSWER-index finger and thumb come together to make a C
(startle)
Oxygen Therapy Assessments - CORRECT ANSWER-frequently check skin/nares;
attempt to wean if possible
PIV Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Minimally q1 hour
Abnormal newborn weight loss - CORRECT ANSWER-greater than 10% of birthweight
Technique to weigh infant - CORRECT ANSWER-level bed, zero scale
Normal pH - CORRECT ANSWER-7.35-7.45
Normal CO2 - CORRECT ANSWER-35-45 mmHg
Normal HCO3 - CORRECT ANSWER-22-26 mEq/L
Normal Base Excess - CORRECT ANSWER--2 to +2
Normal PaO2 - CORRECT ANSWER-80-100
Obtaining blood culture - CORRECT ANSWER-venous stick, arterial stick, NOT heel
stick
blood must be free flowing
Bradycardia on an EKG - CORRECT ANSWER-less than 100
Best identifier of infant kidney function - CORRECT ANSWER-serum creatinine
Serum creatinine trend - CORRECT ANSWER-gradually decreases over first 2 weeks
of life from 1.1 to 0.4, if not--indicates renal impairment
