Correct Answer – Option 3 : Placing the newborn under a radiant warmer

Concept:

Newborn babies are less able to regulate their body temperature.

About the Thermoregulation:

• Thermal care is central to reducing morbidity and mortality in newborns.
• Thermoregulation is the ability to balance heat production and heat loss in order to maintain body temperature within a certain normal range.
• The average “normal” axillary temperature is considered to be 37°C.

Radiant Warmer:

1. It is a body warming device to provide heat to the body.

2. This device helps to maintain the body temperature of the baby and limit the metabolism rate.

Apgar Score: It is a quick test performed on a baby at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. The Apgar score is based on a total score of 1 to 10. The higher the score, the better the baby is doing after birth.

A score of 7, 8, or 9 is normal and is a sign that the newborn is in good health.

Inspecting the newborn’s umbilical cord: It is important that you keep the umbilical cord stump and surrounding skin clean and dry. This basic care helps prevent infection.

Suctioning with a bulb syringe: A bulb syringe is used to remove mucus from your baby’s mouth or nose.