Update ) Maternal-Child
Nursing | Questions and Answers |
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Chamberlain
Question:
What are normal newborn bilirubin levels?
Answer:
5-6mg
***At 24 hours of age, a bilirubin level should be below 5 mg/dL
,Question:
How would you care for infant with elevated bilirubin levels?
Answer:
- hydrate
- fiberoptic blanket
- exchange transfusion
If receiving phototherapy
- receiving frequent feedings.
-Remove all clothing except for a diaper
Question:
What are normal newborn reflexes?
Answer:
Palmer/planter grasp
Babinski
Tonic neck
Moro/startle
Crawling
Stepping
Sucking
Rooting
,Question:
Post Cesarean birth care - pharmacological and non-pharmacological
Answer:
-Iv oxytocin
-IV prophylactic antibiotics
-Pain meds
-Urinary cath
-Pneumatic compression devices (EPC cuffs)
Question:
What is the priority action in newborns at birth?
Answer:
Suction nares & Mouth
***ABC's
, Question:
What is the priority action in fetal late decelerations?
Answer:
-Change positions often to left lateral
-Iv fluids
-O2
Question:
What is the PRIORITY action with an umbilical cord prolapse during labor?
Answer:
Lifting the presenting part of the cord in the vagina using a sterile gloved
hand
Then assisting the mother into a knee-chest (all fours) position until delivery
can be achieved.
If the cervix is fully dilated, vacuum or forceps may be used if delivery can be
achieved quickly.
An emergency cesarean section may be needed with a neonatal resuscitation
team present.