Post-Partum
1. Fill in the normal range of findings for a term newborn:
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Heart rate: 120-160 and somewhat irregular
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Respirations: 30-60, irregular, no retractions, no grunting
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Temperature: skin temp above 36.5C (97.8F) Axillary range 36.5C-37.2C ( 97.7F- 99.0F)
2. How long should the nurse count newborn heart rate and respiratory rate?
1 minute
3. Identify three signs of respiratory distress in a newborn:
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grunting
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nasal flaring
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retractions
4. Identify three interventions that the nurse could do to prevent heat loss in the newborn:
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Skin to skin contact
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Warm blankets
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Keep infant dry
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Apply hat
5. Identify three interventions for excessive bleeding in the postpartum period:
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Fundal massage
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Empty bladder
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Administer ordered oxytocin, cytotec, methergine, or hamabate
AW 8/2016
AW 8/2016