Increased Respiratory Rate - Answers A condition where the newborn breathes more rapidly
than the normal range, often indicating distress or a response to cold.
Pale or Mottled Skin - Answers A skin appearance that can indicate poor circulation or
oxygenation in the newborn.
Decreased Activity - Answers A reduction in the newborn's movement and responsiveness,
which may signal potential health issues.
Respiratory Distress - Answers A condition characterized by difficulty in breathing, often
requiring immediate medical attention.
Conduction - Answers Heat loss that occurs when the newborn comes into direct contact with a
colder surface.
Convection - Answers Heat loss that happens when the surrounding air carries heat away from
the newborn.
Radiation - Answers Heat loss that occurs when the newborn is near cooler objects without
direct contact.
Evaporation - Answers Heat loss that occurs when moisture from the skin or respiratory tract
evaporates.
Average Blood Loss for Vaginal Birth - Answers Typically around 500 mL during a vaginal
delivery.
Average Blood Loss for Cesarean Birth - Answers Typically around 1000 mL during a cesarean
delivery.
Normal Findings in Skin Assessment - Answers Includes pink skin with acrocyanosis, vernix
caseosa, lanugo, and transient rashes.
Abnormal Findings in Skin Assessment - Answers Includes jaundice, cyanosis, petechiae, skin
breakdown, and unusual discoloration.
Acrocyanosis - Answers A common condition in newborns where hands and feet appear blue or
purple due to reduced blood flow.
Apical Pulse Range - Answers Normal heart rate for newborns is between 120 to 160 beats per
minute.
Normal Temperature Range - Answers The typical body temperature for newborns is between
97°F to 99°F.
, Normal Respiratory Rate - Answers Newborns typically breathe at a rate of 40 to 60 breaths per
minute.
Blood Pressure Range - Answers Normal systolic blood pressure is between 60 and 80, and
diastolic is between 30 and 45 for newborns.
Startle Reflex - Answers A reflex where the baby extends and retracts arms and legs in response
to sudden stimuli.
Babinski Reflex - Answers A reflex where the toes fan out and curl upward when the sole of the
foot is stroked.
APGAR Score - Answers A quick assessment of a newborn's health based on Appearance, Pulse,
Grimace, Activity, and Respiration, performed at 1 and 5 minutes after birth.
Airway Management - Answers The process of clearing the newborn's airway of fluids and
mucus immediately after birth.
Temperature Regulation - Answers The practice of drying and wrapping the newborn in a warm
blanket or skin-to-skin contact to maintain body temperature.
Thorough Physical Assessment - Answers A comprehensive evaluation of the newborn's heart
rate, breathing, muscle tone, reflexes, and skin color.
Vitamin K Administration - Answers Given to prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding in newborns.
Erythromycin Ointment - Answers Applied to prevent eye infections caused by bacteria present
in the birth canal.
Jaundice in Newborns - Answers A condition caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood,
leading to yellowing of the skin and eyes.
Phototherapy for Jaundice - Answers A treatment that involves exposing the newborn to light to
reduce bilirubin levels.
Newborn Circumcision Care - Answers Involves gentle cleaning with warm water and applying
petroleum jelly to promote healing.
Discharge Readiness After Circumcision - Answers The newborn must void at least once and
show normal functioning before discharge.
Heel Stick Procedure - Answers A method of drawing blood from the newborn's heel, avoiding
the middle to prevent nerve damage.
Signs of Hypoglycemia in Newborns - Answers Includes shakiness, bluish or pale skin, breathing
problems, poor muscle tone, feeding difficulties, and lethargy.