NICU Study Material Exam Questions and
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What is the normal temperature for 36.5 to 37.2 degrees Celsius. This is equal
a to 97.7 to
neonate? 99 degrees Fahrenheit.
How often is IV tubing changed? Every 3 days.
How often is feeding tubing Every feeding.
changed?
What is gastroschisis? 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 A plastic pouch or "silo" is placed around
gastroschisis? 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 Chorioamnionitis, GBS positive, prolonged
neonatal rupture
sepsis? of membranes, and maternal fever.
What are the signs and symptoms Tachycardia, tachypnea, apnea,
of temperature
sepsis in a neonate? instability (fever, hypothermia),
hypoglycemia,
hypotonia, pallor, hyperbilirubinemia,
abdominal
distention, lethargy, and increased
Intra-cranial
pressure.
Where to check pulses on a Palpate the inside of the elbow and the
neonate? pedal
pulse.
What three criteria must an infant The infant must have
have to begin the transition to an 1. A weight greater than or equal to 1500
open crib? grams.
2. Consistent weight gain over the past five
days.
3. Be an otherwise stable baby who is
tolerating
enteral feeds.
When starting a crib wean, what Start with the temperature the infant is
temperature should we start the requiring on
NTE ISC.
on?
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
What is the normal temperature for 36.5 to 37.2 degrees Celsius. This is equal
a to 97.7 to
neonate? 99 degrees Fahrenheit.
How often is IV tubing changed? Every 3 days.
How often is feeding tubing Every feeding.
changed?
What is gastroschisis? 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 A plastic pouch or "silo" is placed around
gastroschisis? 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 Chorioamnionitis, GBS positive, prolonged
neonatal rupture
sepsis? of membranes, and maternal fever.
What are the signs and symptoms Tachycardia, tachypnea, apnea,
of temperature
sepsis in a neonate? instability (fever, hypothermia),
hypoglycemia,
hypotonia, pallor, hyperbilirubinemia,
abdominal
distention, lethargy, and increased
Intra-cranial
pressure.
Where to check pulses on a Palpate the inside of the elbow and the
neonate? pedal
pulse.
What three criteria must an infant The infant must have
have to begin the transition to an 1. A weight greater than or equal to 1500
open crib? grams.
2. Consistent weight gain over the past five
days.
3. Be an otherwise stable baby who is
tolerating
enteral feeds.
When starting a crib wean, what Start with the temperature the infant is
temperature should we start the requiring on
NTE ISC.
on?
