Newborn Complications 2 MCN Notes

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The classifications of birth weight include AGA, SGA, and __________.
LGA - large for gestational age.
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Low birth weight is defined as being less than __________ grams.
2500 grams (5.5 pounds).
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A newborn that weighs
Small for gestational age (SGA).
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Infants born before 37 completed weeks of gestation are termed __________.
Preterm.
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Infants of diabetic mothers (IDM) can be classified as SGA, AGA, or __________.
LGA.
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A baby that is >90th percentile for weight at term is classified as __________.
LGA (Large for Gestational Age).
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The mean duration of pregnancy is approximately __________ days.
280 days (or 40 weeks).
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Postterm newborns are those born at __________ weeks or more.
42 weeks.
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The condition where fetal growth restriction occurs primarily due to __________ insufficiency.
Placental.
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Signs of a small for gestational age (SGA) baby include disproportionately large __________.
Head.
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A very low birth weight infant is classified as weighing less than __________ grams.
1500 grams (3 pounds 5 ounces).
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The risk factors for developing LGA newborns include maternal __________, obesity, and previous LGA babies.
Diabetes.
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Key nursing actions for preterm infants include preventing infection and promoting __________.
Nutrition and fluid balance.
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When dealing with perinatal loss, include __________ and acknowledging the parental loss.
Conveying concern.
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NICU routine care focuses on monitoring cardiac and __________ function.
Respiratory.
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In Kangaroo care, skin-to-skin contact helps maintain physiological __________ in the infant.
Stability.
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A baby born at 34 weeks to 37.6 weeks is classified as __________.
Late preterm.
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A __________ newborn is best at adapting to stressors with lower morbidity and mortality.
Term.
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SGA infants are at risk for complications such as perinatal __________ and hypoglycemia.
Asphyxia.
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LGA infants may have difficulty regulating their __________ states and poor motor skills.
Behavioral.
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Factors contributing to the birth of SGA newborns include chronic __________ and infections.
Hypertension.
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A common assessment finding in SGA babies includes thin extremities and __________ fat stores.
Reduced subcutaneous.
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The best outcomes for newborns occur when they are born at __________ weeks of gestation.
38 to 41.
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In nursing management for postterm newborns, watch for complications like __________ aspiration and hypoglycemia.
Meconium.
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Characteristics of an infant of a diabetic mother (IDM) include excess subcutaneous __________ on extremities.
Fat.
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Common assessments of preterm newborns include few to absent __________ creases.
Plantar.
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Infants classified as LGA can have a weight greater than __________ grams at term.
4000 grams (8 pounds 13 ounces).
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The main cause of SGA is __________ insufficiency.
Placental.
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Postterm neonates may show signs like dry, cracked skin, and possibly __________ stained skin.
Meconium.
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The primary goal in NICU care is promoting growth and __________ in infants.
Development.
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The smallest classification of infant birth weight is __________ low birth weight.
Extremely.
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LGA infants may have a head circumference/body length at __________ limits.
Upper.
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CuddleCot is a type of cooling cot used in __________ loss situations.
Perinatal.
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Nursing care for preterm infants may include a __________ trial before discharge.
Car seat.
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The first day of the last normal menstrual period is used to calculate gestational __________.
Age.
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A __________ term newborn is less than 10th percentile on growth chart.
Small for gestational age (SGA).
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Hypoglycemia and __________ distress syndrome are risks associated with IDM infants.
Respiratory.
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One characteristic of postterm newborns is having thin umbilical __________ and long fingernails.
Cord.
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Continuous __________ and respiratory monitoring are part of routine NICU care for infants.
Cardiac.
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The benefits of skin-to-skin care include optimizing __________ and increasing immunity.
Breastfeeding.
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Perinatal grief interventions include assisting parents to make __________ and providing privacy.
Memories.
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SGA babies generally require __________ before being stabilized post-delivery.
Resuscitation.
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Preterm infants are at risk for neurodevelopmental __________ that may arise due to associated complications.
Delay.
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The nurse's role when dealing with perinatal grief includes __________ active listening to parents.
Utilizing.
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Effective nursing management for LGA infants focuses on assessing risks for __________ birth injuries.
Traumatic.
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The scaphoid abdomen is a common assessment finding in __________ babies.
SGA.
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The proper classification for a baby weighing 4 lbs at term is __________.
SGA.
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The relationship between infant growth and gestational age is classified through __________ methods.
Classification.
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Perinatal loss can be particularly impactful; nurses should support the family throughout their __________.
Grieving process.
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Low birth weight is defined as being less than 2500 grams, while __________ is
Very low birth weight.