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NU 404 Unit 5 Exam Questions and Answers What is acrocyanosis? - Ans:-peripheral cyanosis; bluish discoloration of hands and feet in most newborns at birth that is a normal finding for the first 24 hr - may last for 7-10 days The Ballard scale is.... - Ans:-a gestational age assessment. - abb...

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NU 404 Unit 5 Exam Questions and
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What is acrocyanosis? - Ans:✔✔-peripheral cyanosis; bluish discoloration of hands and feet in most

newborns at birth that is a normal finding for the first 24 hr


- may last for 7-10 days


The Ballard scale is.... - Ans:✔✔-a gestational age assessment.


- abbreviated scale determines gestational age.


- Dubowitz score.


Core values - Ans:✔✔-professional values


In regards to maternal history, we need to know if mom has had... - Ans:✔✔-any communicable diseases

or been around someone with a communicable disease in the past 14 days


Involution is - Ans:✔✔-reduction in size of the uterus after birth and its return to its non-pregnant

conditions


The uterus decreases _______ a day - Ans:✔✔-1-2 cm (1 finger breath)

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Subinvolution is - Ans:✔✔-failure of a part (e.g. the uterus) to reduce to its normal size and condition

after enlargement from functional activity.


Subinvolution is r/t - Ans:✔✔-fibromas, infection, or retained placenta fragments


The first assessment of the newborn is performed when? - Ans:✔✔-immediately after birth and at

discharge


The FHR could be elevated if... - Ans:✔✔-mom is dehydrated.


A c-section puts baby at greater risk for... - Ans:✔✔-retained secretions.


- vaginal births aid in clearing baby's lungs bc it compresses baby's chest. (intrathoracic pressure)


Do babies have discharges? - Ans:✔✔-no.


If mom's RPR is active, will the baby go home? - Ans:✔✔-no.


- check for syphilis in all newborns


- make sure RPR in non reactive


Describe Apgar scoring. - Ans:✔✔-rapid numeric assessment of the newborn's transition to extrauterine

life based on 5 signs that indicate the physical state of the neonate




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What are the 5 signs in the Apgar scoring? - Ans:✔✔-1: heart rate, based on auscultation or palpation of

the umbilical cord.


2: resp. effort, based on observed movement of the chest wall.


3: muscle tone, based on degree of flexion and movements of extremities


4: reflex irritability, based on response to suctioning of the nares/gentle slaps on soles of feet


5: generalized skin color, described as pallor, cyanotic, or pink.


When do we do Apgar scoring? - Ans:✔✔-1 min, 5 min, 10 min.


- even if infant scores perfectly, he/she will still be reassessed.


What does a 0-3 Apgar score indicate? - Ans:✔✔-distress


What does a 4-6 Apgar score indicate? - Ans:✔✔-moderate difficulty


What does a 7-10 Apgar score indicate? - Ans:✔✔-infant should have no difficulty adjusting to

extrauterine life


If a baby is not moving or crying, we give a gentle rub on the .... - Ans:✔✔-sternum


When using the bulb syringe, we suction the... - Ans:✔✔-mouth first, then nose while baby is on moms

perineum



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What does wharton's jelly do? - Ans:✔✔-keeps umbilical cord from getting tangled


Where do we cut umbilical cord? - Ans:✔✔-right in front of cord clamp


- check to make sure vessels (3) are there: 2 arteries, 1 vein.


The first temp we take is - Ans:✔✔-rectal; axillary temps after that. (remove vernix under arm, it alters

reading)


After a bath, we should get another - Ans:✔✔-temp; be sure it has not dropped


- if baby gets too cold they will have cold stress


How often do we take VS - Ans:✔✔-every 30 min until stable


The postpartum period is the - Ans:✔✔-interval between birth and the return of the reproductive organs

to their normal non-pregnant state


- aka the puerperium, or 4th trimester of pregnancy


Postpartum nursing assessment involves - Ans:✔✔-rest, ambulation, nutrition, B&B (bladder and bowel)

function, lactation, health promotion


What does ambulation help the mom do in the postpartum period? - Ans:✔✔-helps mom pass gas,

decrease risk of thrombus formation, helps strengthen the body




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