Neonatal seizures - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

JCK KRMC Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Exam Review Questions And Answers What is plasticity? The ability of the brain to adapt around areas of insult, newborn brain can do it, adult brain can't. Name five SYSTEMIC conditions that have central nervous system effects. 1. Infection/sepsis/meningitis 2. Maternal anesthesia/drugs 3. Electrolyte abnormalities that change intracranial pressure 4. Metabolic diseases 5. Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalophathy What is the major cause of neonatal s...

OB-PEDS FISDAP* QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 A 2 year old female is lethargic to respond. She has dry mucous membranes and a tearless cry. What should you suspect? Hypoxia hypoglycemia hypovolemia hypothermia Dehydration hypovolemia You have just delivered a baby girl who remains cyanotic and is not responding to stimulation and oxygen therapy. Heart rate is 90. You should Attempt suctioning and contact medical control Perform chest compressions at 15:2 Continue to provide sti...

NICU Study Material Questions and Answers 2023 What is the normal temperature for a neonate? 36.5 to 37.2 degrees Celsius. This is equal to 97.7 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit. How often is IV tubing changed? Every 3 days. How often is feeding tubing changed? Every feeding. What is gastroschisis? Gastroschisis is a birth defect where the baby is born with a hole in the abdominal wall, and organs are outside the body. What is the treatment for gastroschisis? A plastic ...

ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam: Study Set 2 (focused reviews) Questions & Answers (100% Accurate) ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam: Study Set 2 (focused reviews) Questions & Answers (100% Accurate) A baby with neonatal abstinence syndrome may have a wide range of symtoms including CNS, metabolic, vasomotor, respiratory, and GI. These include: (list 3 or more for each) - ANSWER - CNS: -increased wakefulness -high-pitched cry, incessant crying -irritability -tremors -hyperactiv...

Which finding is indicative of hypothermia in a newborn? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. a) seizures b) diaphoresis c) flushed skin d) poor feeding e) hypoglycemia Ans: e) hypoglycemia - Hypoglycemia in a newborn can indicate hypothermia or cold stress. Seizures, diaphoresis, flushed skin, and poor feeding are indicative of hyperthermia. A client with hypothermia is brought to the emergency department. Which treatment would the nurse anticipate...

Mechanism/manifestation of congenital infections -transplacental -IUGR -LBW -congenital malformations -fetal loss -still birth (anomalies/loss/syndromes) Mechanism/manifestation of perinatal infections -exposure to ano-genital secretions/blood -meningitis -septicemia -pneumonia -PTL (?) (illnesses) Mechanism/manifestations of postnatal/neonatal infections -direct contact -breast feeding -nosocomial exposure -meningitis -septicemia -conjunctivitis -pneumonitis (illnesses) Maternal effects o...

RNC - LOW RISK NEONATAL NURSING WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% 2023/2024 Normal skin assessment - correct answer Acrocyanosis with decreased peripheral pulses, facial bruising and/or petechiae Normal head assessment - correct answer Large in relation to body size, cranial molding, caput succedaneum Normal newborn lung assessment - correct answer RR 40-60/min, coarse rales, prolonged expiration phase Normal newborn heart assessment - correct answer HR 120-160, may peak up to 180 bpm whe...

SAEM Quick Review Questions and Answers Rated A+ Management of Large Subungual Hematoma Drainage (18-Gauge) or Hot Micro-Cauterization Reason to Avoid Suction in Ear Foreign Body Removal Perforation of Tympanic Membrane Management of Skin Abscess Linear Incision for Non-Face vs. Needle Drainage for Face Catheter for Bartholin Cyst Word Grading of Laryngeal Opening Cormack-Lehane Preferred Induction Agent in Reactive Airway Disease for Dilation Effects Ketamine Induction Agent Avoided in Se...

EEG BOARDS PART 2 PRACTICE TEST | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis is associated with: - Answer - Measles Localized or lateralized high voltage delta is seen in: - Answer -Cerebral abscess The EEG of a patient with meningitis is most likely to show: - Answer - Slowing Periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges are often seen in: - Answer - Herpes simplex encephalitis Slow spike-and-wave complexes are characteristic of: - An...

CSAM Test Bank Questions Primary & Secondary syphilis cases in the U.S. have surged reaching a 20-year record high & cases of congenital syphilis have more than doubled in the past 4 years. All the following are true about syphilis EXCEPT: A. Neonatal symptoms of congenital syphilis include deformed bones, severe anemia, hepatosplenomegaly, neurological problems, meningitis, & skin rashes. B. Screening for syphilis requires use of a nontreponemal test (e.g. VDRL or RPR) or a treponemal te...