Ati Comprehensive Maternal Newborn Final Exam Review 2023

ATI COMPREHENSIVE MATERNAL NEWBORN FINAL EXAM REVIEW 2023 Chapter 18 Newborns often have periods of crying First check for physical reasons Hungry Change in diaper Need to soother the newborn Holding Walking Rocking Ride in the care Reassure that newborn will be spoiled by meeting its needs Scaphoid abdomen Contour of newborn abdomen looks swollen Scaphoid or sunken appearance Missing abdominal contents Diaphragmatic hernia Bowel or other abdominal organs positioned in the chest Bowel sounds Bowl is beginning peristalsis Present within 1 hour after birth Liver is palpable 1-2 cm below costal margin No bleeding at the base of the cord Should not appear wet Six activities the newborn performs when being evaluated for gestational age based on neurologic maturity: Posture Square window Flexible wrists with a small angle Ranging from 0-30 degrees Arm recoil Popliteal angle Scar sign Heel to ear Newborn temperature range: 36.5C to 37.5C 97.9F to 99.7F Second period of reactivity Best time to teach about feeding, positioning for feeding, and diaper changing techniquesGood time for parents to interact with the infant Examine baby Ask questions Breast engorgement Standing in a warm shower or applying warm compresses before feedingsSoften breasts and nipples Allow newborn to latch