Newborn Care Flashcards
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What is the Apgar score used to assess in newborns?
Answer: The baby's physical condition at 1 and 5 minutes after birth
The Apgar score evaluates five criteria — appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration — at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to assess neonatal well-being.
What is the current AAP recommendation for infant sleep position to reduce SIDS risk?
Answer: Always place infants on their back to sleep
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends placing all infants on their backs for every sleep until age 1 to significantly reduce the risk of SIDS.
What is colostrum and what is its significance for newborns?
Answer: The first breast milk, rich in antibodies and nutrients, produced in the first days after birth
Colostrum is the thick, concentrated first breast milk produced in the first 2–5 days, packed with immune-protective antibodies, proteins, and growth factors.
How many wet diapers per day should parents expect from a 5-day-old breastfed newborn?
Answer: At least 6 wet diapers per day
By day 5, a well-fed newborn should produce at least 6 wet diapers per day, which is a reliable indicator of adequate milk intake.
What is physiologic jaundice in newborns?
Answer: Normal yellowing of the skin caused by bilirubin accumulation in the first days of life
Physiologic jaundice is normal yellowing that appears in most newborns around day 2–3 as the liver processes bilirubin from red blood cell breakdown.
What is the recommended temperature for a newborn's bath water?
Answer: Around 100°F (38°C) — comfortably warm but not hot
Bath water for newborns should be comfortably warm at approximately 100°F (38°C) to prevent burns or chilling.
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