1/13/24, 9:03 AM NR327 Exam 2 - Exam review
Normal bilirubin levels – p. 524
Normal urine output – p. 585
Normal newborn BP – systolic – 65-95, diastolic – 35-60
Normal glucose range in newborns – 40-60, should be 50-90 mg/dL after
Kernicterus – neurological brain damage that can happen if the bilirubin levels get to be too high
We want the baby to poop in order to decrease bilirubin levels – this is why we care so much about
those dirty diapers
Babies with high bilirubin levels (20s and above) will need to have phototherapy and supplementation
If a baby has an order for phototherapy – first check if there’s an order, identify the patient, cover
newborn’s eyes, and check temperature
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, 1/13/24, 9:03 AM NR327 Exam 2 - Exam review
Therapeutic communication when speaking to a client who was abused – ask if it’s ok to proceed with
assessment
How to use bulb syringe – suction mouth before nose
1st intervention for a client who says “my water broke” – check fetal heart rate
VEAL CHOP – interventions for variable decelerations
Proper umbilical cord care for newborns – keep clean and dry
Pacifier usage helps to prevent SIDS and the sucking reflex in the newborn is normal
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Normal bilirubin levels – p. 524
Normal urine output – p. 585
Normal newborn BP – systolic – 65-95, diastolic – 35-60
Normal glucose range in newborns – 40-60, should be 50-90 mg/dL after
Kernicterus – neurological brain damage that can happen if the bilirubin levels get to be too high
We want the baby to poop in order to decrease bilirubin levels – this is why we care so much about
those dirty diapers
Babies with high bilirubin levels (20s and above) will need to have phototherapy and supplementation
If a baby has an order for phototherapy – first check if there’s an order, identify the patient, cover
newborn’s eyes, and check temperature
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, 1/13/24, 9:03 AM NR327 Exam 2 - Exam review
Therapeutic communication when speaking to a client who was abused – ask if it’s ok to proceed with
assessment
How to use bulb syringe – suction mouth before nose
1st intervention for a client who says “my water broke” – check fetal heart rate
VEAL CHOP – interventions for variable decelerations
Proper umbilical cord care for newborns – keep clean and dry
Pacifier usage helps to prevent SIDS and the sucking reflex in the newborn is normal
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