NU 404: Unit 8 Study Guide with Complete Solutions
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NU 404: Unit 8 Study Guide with
Complete Solutions
Preterm infants - Ans:-vast majority of high risk infants are those born less than 37 weeks gestation
High risk - Ans:-_ __ infants are most often classified according to birth weight, gestational age, and
predominant pathophysiologic problems
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-in cold stressed baby this route may cause false high reading
-in severely premature infant this route is ok and rectal route is contraindicated
Kangaroo care - Ans:✔✔--helps premature infants directly interact with their parents
-maintains thermal stability, oxygen saturation, and helps reduce dec stress in preterm infants
-also dec pain perception during painful heel sticks
Supportive measures - Ans:✔✔--total parenteral nutrition for infant who can't tolerate gavage feedings
-position infant so as to facilitate respiration and suction PRN
-neutral thermal environment must be maintained
-group activities to preserve oxygen stores
-gavage feedings if resp distress is severe
Criteria for O2 use - Ans:✔✔--inc respiratory effort
-resp distress with apnea
-tachycardia
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