BKAT Basic Review Exam Study Set Q&A

BKAT Basic Review Exam Study Set Q&A Signs of adequate nourishment - CORRECT ANSWER-1) baby should regain birthweight by 2 weeks 2) 6+ wet diapers/day Breastfeeding Tips - CORRECT ANSWER-1) put baby to breast ASAP to stimulate milk production 2) colostrum can still be used to provide nourishment Post-Cranial Bleed - CORRECT ANSWER-Lift legs to change diaper but not over-head Axillary Temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-place thermometer in armpit and hold snugly against baby's body; normal 36.5-37.5 Feeding Baby PO - CORRECT ANSWER-pacing to prevent baby from taking too big of volumes/endless sucking Gavage Continuous Feed - CORRECT ANSWER-change bag q24 hours, unless breastmilk Gavage Feeding & Vitamin - CORRECT ANSWER-Mix in with feeding if using NGT to prevent upset stomach/vomiting SIDS Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER-ABC--baby must sleep alone, on its back, in a crib Risk of antibiotics (general) - CORRECT ANSWER-developing a fungal infection/superinfection Lasix main adverse effect - CORRECT ANSWER-hypokalemia Gentamicin Risks - CORRECT ANSWER-hearing loss, harm to kidneys Caffeine monitoring - CORRECT ANSWER-heart rate (tachycardia), also NEC Morphine toxicity - CORRECT ANSWER-respiratory depression--irregular shallow respirations Supplement for breastfed babies - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamin D First intervention for apnea of prematurity - CORRECT ANSWER-mild tactile stimulation