High-Risk Neonatal Nursing Care Study Guide

preterm neonates CORRECT ANSWER very premature: under 32 weeks premature: 32-34 weeks late premature: 34-37 weeks low birth weight: less than 2500 grams very low birth weight: less than 1500 grams extremely low birth weight: less than 1000 grams respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) CORRECT ANSWER life threatening lung disorder that results from underdeveloped and small alveoli and insufficient levels of surfactant (produced at 28 weeks; reduces surface tension within the lungs and increases pulmonary compliance; keeps sacs partially open; 90% phospholipid, 10% protein) atelectasis: collapsed lungs, trouble expanded lung tissue preterm labor or early induction: do an amniocentesis and send off to see if lungs are mature: presence of PG: mature, 2:1 L/S ratio: mature complications: pneumothroax, pulmonary edema, HypoTN, seizures babies end up on vent