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What are the occupational roles of Feeding, urinary and bowel function, social
infants in the NICU? participation, and tolerance to care.
What are the key components of Facilitating comfort and support for the infant's
successful infant therapeutic development.
positioning?
What is the significance of skin-to- It increases oxytocin levels for the parent,
skin contact in the NICU? enhancing bonding.
What are the four levels of care in Level I: Basic care for healthy newborns; Level II:
the NICU? Close observation; Level III: Intensive services;
Level IV: Complex interventions.
What is a common stress signal in Coughing, facial grimace, arching back, or color
infants in the NICU? changes.
What does the term 'co-occupations' Shared activities between parents and infants, such
refer to in the NICU? as feeding and bathing.
What are the characteristics of safe, Proper positioning, monitoring for stress signals,
comfortable feeding in a newborn? and ensuring a calm environment.
, What is the role of healthcare To support infant care, monitor medical needs, and
providers in the NICU? educate parents.
What are infant neurobehavioral States that reflect the infant's level of alertness and
states? responsiveness, including deep sleep, light sleep,
drowsy, quiet alert, active awake, and crying.
What is the impact of the NICU It is bright and loud, contrasting with the dark and
environment on preemies? quiet in utero environment.
What are some common NICU Pulse oximeters, heart and respiratory rate
equipment used for monitoring monitors, and temperature monitors.
infants?
What is the importance of It is crucial for promoting self-efficacy and
parent/caregiver education in the understanding of infant care.
NICU?
What are protective interventions to Strategies that support the infant's comfort and
reduce stress during caregiving in minimize distress during care activities.
the NICU?
What does 'developmentally Positioning that promotes the infant's physical and
supportive positioning' mean? neurological development.
What is the significance of To ensure the infant's health and respond to any
monitoring vital signs in the NICU? medical needs promptly.
What does the term 'tolerance to The infant's ability to handle care activities like
care' refer to in the NICU? bathing and diaper changes without distress.
What are some infant approach Focused gaze, physiologic flexion, cooing, and
signals? gentle movements.