Maternal & Newborn Nursing Flashcards
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What is the normal respiratory rate for a term newborn?
Answer: 30–60 breaths per minute
Normal newborn respiratory rate is 30–60 breaths per minute; rates persistently above 60 may indicate respiratory distress.
Why is vitamin K administered intramuscularly to newborns shortly after birth?
Answer: To prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
Newborns lack sufficient vitamin K-dependent clotting factors; prophylactic IM vitamin K prevents potentially life-threatening hemorrhagic disease.
Physiologic jaundice in a term newborn typically appears at what time?
Answer: Between 48–72 hours after birth
Physiologic jaundice appears after 24 hours of life, typically peaking around day 3–5; jaundice appearing within the first 24 hours is pathologic and warrants urgent evaluation.
Which sleep position should the nurse teach parents to reduce the risk of SIDS?
Answer: Supine (on the back) on a firm, flat surface
The AAP 'Back to Sleep' campaign recommends placing infants supine on a firm, flat sleep surface to significantly reduce SIDS risk.
A breastfeeding mother reports painful cracked nipples. What is the priority nursing intervention?
Answer: Assess latch technique and infant positioning at the breast
Poor latch is the leading cause of nipple pain and trauma during breastfeeding; correcting the latch is the first and most effective intervention.
Which finding best indicates adequate hydration in a breastfed newborn after day 4 of life?
Answer: 6–10 wet diapers per day
By day 4, a well-hydrated breastfed newborn should produce 6–10 wet diapers daily, reflecting adequate milk intake and fluid balance.
A newborn's blood glucose is 38 mg/dL at one hour of age. What is the priority nursing action?
Answer: Initiate early oral feeding with breast milk or formula
A blood glucose below 45 mg/dL in the first hour of life warrants intervention; early oral feeding is the first-line approach before escalating to IV therapy.