Newborn Terms to Know 2

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Across
  1. 1. neonatorum inflammation of the newborn’s eyes from gonorrheal or chlamydial infection contracted by the newborn when passing through the birth canal
  2. 4. is a period of reactivity that gradually increases
  3. 7. syringe device to suction mucus and secretions from the newborn’s mouth and nose
  4. 9. peeling of the skin that occurs in the term infant a few days after birth, often if present at birth it is indication of post-maturity (post-term
  5. 10. with infant in supine position on flat surface, a loud abrupt noise results in symmetric extension of arms with fingers fanning out, thumb and forefinger making a ‘C’
  6. 11. is soft, downy hair on face, shoulders, and back
  7. 14. rapid assessment method of the newborn’s transition to life ex-utero at 1 and 5 minutes after birth
  8. 15. use finger to stroke sole of foot beginning at heel upward along lateral aspect of sole across ball of foot, all toes hyperextend, with dorsiflexion of big toe
  9. 18. abbreviated term for newborns that are appropriate for their size in relation to their gestational age
  10. 19. describes the newborn born between the beginning of the 38th week and the end of the 42nd week gestation
Down
  1. 2. describes the newborn born after the end of the 42nd week
  2. 3. age assessment known as the New Ballard Scale that provides a score for an approximate gestational age based on physical and neuromuscular characteristics assessed within 48 hours from birth
  3. 5. heart sound heard when fetal shunts remain fully or partially open after birth
  4. 6. thick, tarry dark green-black stool usually passed within 24 hours
  5. 8. abbreviated term that describes the newborn with a birthweight above the 90th percentile on a growth chart indicating an accelerated growth rate in utero
  6. 12. abbreviate term for the newborn with a birthweight plotted on a growth chart below the 10th percentile and is associated with a restrictive uterine environment that deprives the fetus of sufficient perfusion of oxygen and nutrients for adequate growth
  7. 13. administered to the newborn, intramuscularly 0.5 mg to 1 mg using a 25-gauge 5/8 to 7/8 inch needle
  8. 16. states that occur as deep or light, with newborns sleeping about 17 hours a day
  9. 17. when placing your finger against the palms or soles of the newborn’s feet, the newborn’s innate reflexed response is to curl and tighten hand around your finger