NUR 406 Complications of the neonate

NUR 406 Complications of the neonate
1. SGA/IUGR
Answer
Any infant who at birth is at or below the 10th percentile on the newborn classification chart
2. Symmetric pattern of IUGR
Answer
All parts in proportion, just smaller than normal
3. Asymmetric pattern of IUGR
Answer
1) Long, thin, & emaciated
2) Dry skin, loose skin folds
3) Large head
4) May appear wide eyed & alert
4. Common complications of the SGA infant
Answer
Hypoglycemia
Hypothermia
Asphyxia
Aspiration syndrome
5. What is one sign of hypothermia in a neonate?
Answer
Bradycardia
6. Long-term effects of SGA
Answer
Continued growth difficulty Learning difficulties
7. LGA
Answer
Birth weight at or above 90th%