Pearson Chpt 12 NCLEX PN Uncomplicated Newborn Care

infant turns to side stimulated and open mouth to suck

when object placed in mouth or touches lips

This may be on the labia minora which is  a protective covering that decreases as gestational age increases and smegma increases. 

stroking sole upward and across ball of foot elicits fanning and extension of toes, disappears at 12 months

pressure on soles of feet elicits curling toes

bluish discoloration of hands and feet may be present

keep infant NPO if respirations are above what?

monitor newborn color of skin, oral area and extremities for any sign of what?

Newborns are obligatory __________ breathers

patterns of behavior during the first several hours after birth

stool that contains bile, epithelial cells and amniotic cells, is excreted within 24 hours in 90% of healthy newborns

A newborns decreased ability to excrete drugs and excessive fluid loss can lead to what?

you should never prop bottle or put infant to bed with bottle in mouth.  It can cause aspiration or what?