Identify normal vital signs for a newborn

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Preparatory Work Nursery

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This preparatory work must be completed and uploaded to Canvas prior to the skills lab as directed by faculty.

1. Identify normal vital signs for a newborn and discuss what Apgar scoring is.

2. Discuss babies that are at higher risk for hypoglycemia. When does a newborn require a glucose check? What are the criteria and symptoms the nurse should observe for?

3. What is the significance of heat loss in the newborn? What complications can occur if the newborn becomes hypothermic? Name the two most important principles of bathing a newborn.

4. Discuss how a nurse can identify a jaundiced baby. Develop 4 appropriate nursing interventions while caring for a baby who is jaundiced.

5. Discuss security measures that should be in place to keep the infant safe while in the hospital.

6. Identify normal lab values in the newborn for CBC, bilirubin, glucose, direct and indirect coombs.

7. What is the newborn screening (blood test), when, and why is it done?

8. Describe a simple test that assists in determining congenital heart defects in the newborn. What is the AABR hearing screening test?

9. Develop 5 key teaching points regarding newborn care that are essential for the parents to know prior to discharge.

10. What medications are given to the newborn at birth, and why? Fill out the chart below.

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