NURS 641 NEWBORN QUIZ REVIEW QUESTIONS
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how soon should a newborn see their pediatrician after discharge?
48-72 hrs
what is included in the first newborn visit to primary care?
Review of discharge summary and aftercare,
assess weight, feeding, jaundice, feeding, quality of bond and ppd, refer to WIC
when is vit k given
immediately after birth
why is vit K given?
to prevent hemorrhagic disease
What is screened for a newborn whle in the hospital?
newborn screen(labs) including PKU and hypothyroid, Hearing, congenital heart disease
How to explain problems with newborn screening?
tests have low specificity and high sensitivity which may result in false positives
risk factors for pathologic jaundice
premature, infant trauma, anemia, breastfeeding, sibling who required phototherapy, asian
decent, weightless
When does physiologic jaundice occur?
First 2-3 days of life
When does pathologic jaundice occur?
1st 24 hours, may last 10-14 days
2 types of breastmilk jaundice
early- 2-4 days after birth
late- 7 days after birth
management of hyperbilirubinemia
Ensure adequate hydration/increase feedings
Administer phototherapy
which type of jaundice usually resolves on its own?
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
how soon should a newborn see their pediatrician after discharge?
48-72 hrs
what is included in the first newborn visit to primary care?
Review of discharge summary and aftercare,
assess weight, feeding, jaundice, feeding, quality of bond and ppd, refer to WIC
when is vit k given
immediately after birth
why is vit K given?
to prevent hemorrhagic disease
What is screened for a newborn whle in the hospital?
newborn screen(labs) including PKU and hypothyroid, Hearing, congenital heart disease
How to explain problems with newborn screening?
tests have low specificity and high sensitivity which may result in false positives
risk factors for pathologic jaundice
premature, infant trauma, anemia, breastfeeding, sibling who required phototherapy, asian
decent, weightless
When does physiologic jaundice occur?
First 2-3 days of life
When does pathologic jaundice occur?
1st 24 hours, may last 10-14 days
2 types of breastmilk jaundice
early- 2-4 days after birth
late- 7 days after birth
management of hyperbilirubinemia
Ensure adequate hydration/increase feedings
Administer phototherapy
which type of jaundice usually resolves on its own?
