Infant surfactant - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI Exit Version 1, Exam (NEW NGN) LATEST update100% verified Questions and Answers Graded A+ Success. what do you screen for on a newborn baby? - ANSWER hypothyroidism check T4 level (decreased) what would the potassium level be in a pt with diabetes insipidus? - ANSWER hypokalemia what is an expected side effect of Solu-Medrol? - ANSWER bleeding, bruising what does Pilocarpine treat? - ANSWER glaucoma antidote is atropine sulfate may get a dry mouth TPN - ANSWER central ve...

CCRN Neonatal Questions and Answers Rated A+ A deformation is a(n) abnormality caused by unusual mechanical forces on normal tissue. A low birth weight infant's temperature increases during skin-to-skin care. This is an example of heat transfer by conduction. At the onset of labor the release of catecholamines stimulates increased absorption of lung fluid. An edematous, bruised lesion on the right anterior scalp where the vacuum was applied. This lesion has clearly demarcated ...

A neonate is on a ventilator for RDS. settings are PIP: 26 PEEP: 5 FiO2: 1.0 Rate: 20 SaO2 90 The neonate is given surfactant and 18 hours later the ventilator settings are PIP: 18 PEEP: 4 FiO2: 0.21 Rate: 20 SaO2 95 the NP should recognize that: a. the FiO2 should be increased b. the neonate should be extubated to CPAP c. the settings are appropriate and will assist weaning - ANSWER b. the neonate should be extubated to CPAP Assessment of a term infant is as follows: IUG...

CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) correct answers •Refers to the application of continuous pressure on inspiration and expiration in the spontaneously breathing neonate •Constant pressure keeps the alveoli open and increases the functional residual capacity (FRC) which leads to better gas exchange V- CPAP correct answers Ventilator Derived CPAP B-CPAP correct answers Buble CPAP IF- CPAP correct answers Infant Flow CPAP Physiological Effects of CPAP correct answers - Inc...

NUR 221 Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are some non-pulmonary causes of respiratory distress in neonates? Sepsis, cardiac defects (structural or functional), hemolytic disease, CNS defects, exposure to cold, airway obstruction (atresia), intraventricular hemorrhage, hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis, acute blood loss and drugs. What appears to be the principle factor in the development of Respiratory Distress Syndrome? Surfactant deficiency. What are the clinical mani...

How is a diagnosis of TTN made? What treatments/nursing interventions would we use? - Chest xray; appears streaky and fluid can sometimes be seen NICU CPAP Nutrition How would we go about managing an inevitable preterm birth? - Administer mag sulfate (prevents neonatal neurologic sequelae) Malpresentation is common Preparation for neonatal resuscitation Preparation for loss Steroids for fetal lung maturity If a neonate is exposed to Gonorrhea, which affects could be seen? - Blindness ...

A deformation is a(n) abnormality caused by unusual mechanical forces on normal tissue. A low birth weight infant's temperature increases during skin-to-skin care. This is an example of heat transfer by conduction. At the onset of labor the release of catecholamines stimulates increased absorption of lung fluid. An edematous, bruised lesion on the right anterior scalp where the vacuum was applied. This lesion has clearly demarcated edges, is firm to touch, and does not cross the suture li...

A nurse is assessing a newborn infant following circumcision and notes that the circumcised area is red with a small amount of bloody drainage. Which of the following nursing actions would be most appropriate? A newborn has small, whitish, pinpoint spots over the nose, which the nurse knows are caused by retained sebaceous secretions. When charting this observation, the nurse identifies it as: A nursing instructor asks a nursing student to describe the procedure for administering eryth...

NURS 221 - Final Exam What are some non-pulmonary causes of respiratory distress in neonates? Sepsis, cardiac defects (structural or functional), hemolytic disease, CNS defects, exposure to cold, airway obstruction (atresia), intraventricular hemorrhage, hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis, acute blood loss and drugs. What appears to be the principle factor in the development of Respiratory Distress Syndrome? Surfactant deficiency. What are the clinical manifestations of Respiratory Di...

TEST BANK FOR NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE 5TH EDITION BY WALSH   Table of Contents Section 1: Fetal Development Assessment, and Delivery 1. Fetal Lung Development 2. Fetal Gas Exchange and Circulation 3. Antenatal Assessment and High-Risk Delivery Section 2: Assessment and Monitoring of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient 4. Examination and Assessment of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient 5. Pulmonary Function Testing and Bedside Pulmonary Mechanics 6. Radiographic Assessment 7. Ped...