Newborn Development and Care

These flashcards cover crucial vocabulary related to newborn health and development, including vital signs, physical growth markers, and behavioral observations.

Normal temperature range for newborns

97.7° F to 99.5° F (36.5° C to 37.5° C)

Normal heart rate range for newborns

110-160 beats per minute.

Normal respiratory rate for newborns

30-60 breaths per minute.

Normal blood pressure for newborns

64/41 mm Hg.

Pulse oximetry range for newborns

95% to 100% on room air.

Weight loss in newborns

Loss up to 10% is normal.

Weight gain in newborns

Fastest in the first 3 months, increasing up to 30 grams per day.

Head circumference increase in newborns

Increases by about 12 cm (4.72 in) in the first year.

Fontanelles in newborns

Indicators of brain growth; anterior (diamond-shaped) and posterior (triangle-shaped).

Milia

Small white cysts on a newborn’s face.

Definition of colic in newborns

Crying for more than three hours a day, three days a week, for over three weeks.

Motor skill development in newborns

Involves voluntary movements that develop in stages.

Cognitive development in newborns

Includes recognition of familiar sounds and voices.

Newborn's sense of smell

Well-developed with a preference for sweet smells.

Five main newborn reflexes

Root, suck, grasp, Moro, tonic neck.

Characteristics of crying in newborns

Expression of need: hunger, discomfort, security.

Definition of rooting reflex

Turning head and moving toward the nipple when the cheek is stroked.

Purpose of the suck reflex

Allows effective feeding by a nipple.

Common physical development concern in newborns

Umbilical hernias are common but resolve without intervention.

Importance of skin-to-skin contact for newborns

Improves bonding and sleep quality.

Typical duration of newborn sleep patterns

Spend most time in quiet sleep with more REM sleep.

Common visual characteristics in newborns

Eyes may appear uncoordinated; best focus at 8-12 inches.

Moro reflex

Startle response to loud sounds or sudden movements.