PN 3006 -- Newborn Assessment
Questions and Answers Graded A+
When is newborn assessment done - Correct answer-ASAP after birth; done
periodically afterward until discharge from care
Purpose of Newborn Assessment - Correct answer-Detect disease in early stage,
determine cause and effect of disease, teach child and parent, predict future health,
determine nature of treatment or care if needed
After initial assessment, how should you assess - Correct answer-1 hour after
feedings; in a neutral environment; in presence of a parent; gently and
methodically (from top to bottom); systems that require a quiet child first
Apgar Assessment - Correct answer-1 and 5 minutes after birth; assesses heart rate,
respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability and colour; maximum score is 10
the baby is in good condition; <6 at 5 minutes needs an additional assessment at 10
minutes
Causes of low Apgar score - Correct answer-CNS disease, congenital muscular
disease, asphyxia, maternal drugs, prematurity, fetal sepsis
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, Phases of newborn assessment - Correct answer-Initial
Transitional
Assessment of gestational age
Systemic physical examinations
Temperature of newborn - Correct answer-Normal 36.5-37.5; hypothermia < 36;
hyperthermia >41
Respiratory rate of newborn - Correct answer-Normal 35; tachypnea >40;
bradypnea <20
Heart rate of newborn - Correct answer-120-160 bpm
Blood pressure of newborn - Correct answer-Average of 65/44 at 1-3 days
Average weight of term newborn - Correct answer-2.5-3.5kg. Should be taken w/in
1 hour of birth
Average length of term newborn - Correct answer-48-50cm
Average head circumference for term newborn - Correct answer-33-35cm; 2-3cm
larger than chest circumference
Average chest circumference for term newborn - Correct answer-30-33cm
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
When is newborn assessment done - Correct answer-ASAP after birth; done
periodically afterward until discharge from care
Purpose of Newborn Assessment - Correct answer-Detect disease in early stage,
determine cause and effect of disease, teach child and parent, predict future health,
determine nature of treatment or care if needed
After initial assessment, how should you assess - Correct answer-1 hour after
feedings; in a neutral environment; in presence of a parent; gently and
methodically (from top to bottom); systems that require a quiet child first
Apgar Assessment - Correct answer-1 and 5 minutes after birth; assesses heart rate,
respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability and colour; maximum score is 10
the baby is in good condition; <6 at 5 minutes needs an additional assessment at 10
minutes
Causes of low Apgar score - Correct answer-CNS disease, congenital muscular
disease, asphyxia, maternal drugs, prematurity, fetal sepsis
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, Phases of newborn assessment - Correct answer-Initial
Transitional
Assessment of gestational age
Systemic physical examinations
Temperature of newborn - Correct answer-Normal 36.5-37.5; hypothermia < 36;
hyperthermia >41
Respiratory rate of newborn - Correct answer-Normal 35; tachypnea >40;
bradypnea <20
Heart rate of newborn - Correct answer-120-160 bpm
Blood pressure of newborn - Correct answer-Average of 65/44 at 1-3 days
Average weight of term newborn - Correct answer-2.5-3.5kg. Should be taken w/in
1 hour of birth
Average length of term newborn - Correct answer-48-50cm
Average head circumference for term newborn - Correct answer-33-35cm; 2-3cm
larger than chest circumference
Average chest circumference for term newborn - Correct answer-30-33cm
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