L13-Care of a Newborn and Newborn Complications Part 1

Identify the timeline for determining gestational age of the neonate:

• preterm/premature — __________

• late preterm — __________

• early term — __________

• full term — __________

• late term — __________

• postterm — __________

• postmature — __________

• preterm/premature — born before 37 0/7 weeks

• late preterm — 34 0/7 through 36 6/7 weeks

• early term — 37 0/7 through 38 6/7 weeks

• full term — 39 0/7 through 40 6/7 weeks

• late term — 41 0/7 through 41 6/7 weeks

• postterm — 42 0/7 weeks and beyond

• postmature — bore after completion of week 42

What function does amniotic fluid provide for the fetus?

thermoregulation

What are the metabolic functions of the placenta for the fetus?

• respiration

• nutrition

• excretion

• storage

What is placental function dependent on?

maternal blood pressure

_________________ is the first organ system to function in the devloping human

cardiovascular system