Hyperuricemia - CORRECT ANSWER -build up of uric acid in the blood, common in

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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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