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Hypoglycemia

  • Definition: Blood glucose level less than 40 mg/dL in a newborn
  • Causes: Maternal diabetes, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), prematurity, birth asphyxia, cold stress, sepsis
  • Signs and symptoms: Jitteriness, tremors, lethargy, poor feeding, hypotonia (low muscle tone), weak cry, apnea (cessation of breathing), cyanosis (bluish skin color), seizures
  • Assessment: Perform heel stick blood glucose test using a glucometer; confirm with laboratory plasma glucose test if abnormal; monitor vital signs and neurological status; observe for signs of hypoglycemia
  • Nursing interventions: Feed the baby as soon as possible after birth (breast milk or formula); if unable to feed orally or blood glucose level is very low (<25 mg/dL), administer intravenous (IV) dextrose solution as ordered; maintain thermoregulation by keeping the baby warm and dry; monitor blood glucose levels frequently until stable; educate parents on signs of hypoglycemia and how to feed the baby

Questions on Hypoglycemia

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Hypocalcemia is a condition where the calcium level in the blood is too low, which can affect the nerve and muscle function and cause symptoms such as twitching, spasms, and tetany. Hypocalcemia can also cause seizures in newborns, but it is less common than hypoglycemia.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Hypothyroidism is not related to maternal diabetes or prematurity. Hypothyroidism can cause symptoms such as lethargy, poor feeding, jaundice, and hypotonia.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Hypertonia is wrong because it is not a sign of hypoglycemia in a newborn baby. Hypertonia is increased muscle tone or stiffness that can be caused by brain damage, nerve damage, or genetic disorders. Hypoglycemia can cause weak or floppy muscles (poor muscle tone), not increased muscle tone.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Decreased glucose consumption would also protect against hypoglycemia, not cause it. Glucose consumption is the rate at which cells use glucose for energy production. If glucose consumption is low, blood glucose level would be high.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A heel warmer does not prevent bruising. Bruising prevention requires applying pressure to the puncture site after collecting the sample.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

increased prolactin levels are not related to hCG levels in pregnancy. Prolactin is another hormone that stimulates milk production in the breasts.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

The iron intake needs to increase by more than 10 mg per day while pregnant.

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