Chp 6.2- Newborn Flashcards

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Identify 3 exams and procedures given to a newborn in the first few days.

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Newborns undergo numerous tests, including the Apgar scale, hearing exam, and a blood test for any birth defects.

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Why is a newborn examined immediately after birth?

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To assess their physical condition and ensure they are healthy and if they need any medical assistance.

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What is lanugo and what happens to it after birth?

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Lanugo is fine hair all over baby, usually shed shortly after birth.

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At birth, a newborn undergoes physical changes necessary for survival outside the mother's body.

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These changes include breathing independently, clearing mucus, and adapting the circulatory system to oxygen intake.

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A newborn's first breath marks a measure of independence.

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Before birth, oxygen is delivered through the mother's blood, and the baby's lungs are collapsed.

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During delivery, the lungs fill with amniotic fluid. How does this come out in a Natural birth?

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This fluid is squeezed out during the trip through the birth canal, allowing the baby to breathe.

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What does the first breath signify as a milestone for a newborn?

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It marks the beginning of independent oxygen intake and lung function.

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Vernix is a thick, white, pasty substance covering the baby in the uterus. Why do babies have this?

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It protects the baby from constant exposure to amniotic fluid and is washed off during the baby's first bath.

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What does each letter of APGAR check for in an infant?

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Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration

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The Apgar scale rates each of the five areas- what is the score between? What is a normal total score?

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Each scale is on a 0-2 point score. A perfect score being ten. A good score is in the six-to-ten range.