BKAT Basic
Hyperuricemia - CORRECT ANSWER -build up of uric acid in the blood, common in infants with RDS
Apnea of prematurity - CORRECT ANSWER -idiopathic recurrent apnea shown in preterm infants with no other abnormalities
Typical sepsis treatment - CORRECT ANSWER -amp/gent initially for broad-spectrum treatment of suspected sepsis, vanc if suspected resistance
BPD - CORRECT ANSWER -chronic lung disease from oxygen toxicity, diuretics to control fluids retention, steroids
BPD high risk for - CORRECT ANSWER -RSV/readmissions
Coarctation of the Aorta - CORRECT ANSWER -narrowing/constriction of the aorta, blood backs up into left ventricle, poor perfusion to lower extremities, ductal dependent
Gavage Feeding & Vitamin - CORRECT ANSWER -Mix in with feeding if using NGT to prevent upset stomach/vomiting
SIDS Prevention - CORRECT ANSWER -ABC--baby must sleep alone, on its back, in a crib
Risk of antibiotics (general) - CORRECT ANSWER -developing a fungal infection/superinfection
Lasix main adverse effect - CORRECT ANSWER -hypokalemia
Gentamicin Risks - CORRECT ANSWER -hearing loss, harm to kidneys
Caffeine monitoring - CORRECT ANSWER -heart rate (tachycardia), also NEC
Morphine toxicity - CORRECT ANSWER -respiratory depression--irregular shallow respirations
Supplement for breastfed babies - CORRECT ANSWER -Vitamin D
First intervention for apnea of prematurity - CORRECT ANSWER -mild tactile stimulation
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bacterial sepsis--gold standard lab test - CORRECT ANSWER -blood cultures from 2 different sites
Signs of adequate nourishment - CORRECT ANSWER -1) baby should regain birthweight by 2 weeks 2) 6+ wet diapers/day
Breastfeeding Tips - CORRECT ANSWER -1) put baby to breast ASAP to stimulate milk production 2) colostrum can still be used to provide nourishment
Post-Cranial Bleed - CORRECT ANSWER -Lift legs to change diaper but not over-head
Axillary Temperature - CORRECT ANSWER -place thermometer in armpit and hold snugly against baby's body; normal 36.5-37.5
Feeding Baby PO - CORRECT ANSWER -pacing to prevent baby from taking too big of volumes/endless sucking
Gavage Continuous Feed - CORRECT ANSWER -change bag q24 hours, unless breastmilk
Signs of cold stress - CORRECT ANSWER -tachycardia, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia
IDM Baby Management - CORRECT ANSWER -encourage PO feeding, routinely check blood sugars
Jaundiced baby anticipation - CORRECT ANSWER -starting bili lights, also on a coombs positive baby
Moro Reflex - CORRECT ANSWER -index finger and thumb come together to make a C (startle)
Oxygen Therapy Assessments - CORRECT ANSWER -frequently check skin/nares; attempt to wean if possible
PIV Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER -Minimally q1 hour
Abnormal newborn weight loss - CORRECT ANSWER -greater than 10% of birthweight
Technique to weigh infant - CORRECT ANSWER -level bed, zero scale
Normal pH - CORRECT ANSWER -7.35-7.45
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