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Newborn Assessment Flashcards

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  1. Signs of neonatal respiratory distress?

    Answer: Grunting, nasal flaring, retractions, tachypnea, cyanosis

    Multiple visible signs show breathing difficulty.

  2. Proper newborn resuscitation steps?

    Answer: Warm, dry, stimulate; position airway; PPV if needed

    A stepwise approach starts with simple interventions.

  3. Umbilical cord care for newborns?

    Answer: Keep clean and dry until natural detachment in 1-3 weeks

    Current evidence supports simple dry care.

  4. Normal weight loss in breastfed newborns?

    Answer: Up to 7-10% in first days, regained by 10-14 days

    Initial weight loss is normal and temporary.

  5. What is neonatal hypoglycemia?

    Answer: Low blood sugar causing jitteriness, poor feeding, lethargy, possibly seizures

    Low blood sugar requires prompt treatment.

  6. Purpose of newborn metabolic screen?

    Answer: Detect treatable genetic/metabolic conditions before symptoms appear

    Early detection enables treatment before irreversible damage.

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