PN 3006 -- NEWBORN ASSESSMENT
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
2025/2026.
When is newborn assessment done - ANS ASAP after birth; done periodically afterward until
discharge from care
Purpose of Newborn Assessment - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS CNS disease, congenital muscular disease, asphyxia,
maternal drugs, prematurity, fetal sepsis
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, Phases of newborn assessment - ANS Initial
Transitional
Assessment of gestational age
Systemic physical examinations
Temperature of newborn - ANS Normal 36.5-37.5; hypothermia < 36; hyperthermia >41
Respiratory rate of newborn - ANS Normal 35; tachypnea >40; bradypnea <20
Heart rate of newborn - ANS 120-160 bpm
Blood pressure of newborn - ANS Average of 65/44 at 1-3 days
Average weight of term newborn - ANS 2.5-3.5kg. Should be taken w/in 1 hour of birth
Average length of term newborn - ANS 48-50cm
Average head circumference for term newborn - ANS 33-35cm; 2-3cm larger than chest
circumference
Average chest circumference for term newborn - ANS 30-33cm
Physical activity of newborn - ANS Will be active within 30 mins of birth, then will be asleep
most of the time for the next 3 days.
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
2025/2026.
When is newborn assessment done - ANS ASAP after birth; done periodically afterward until
discharge from care
Purpose of Newborn Assessment - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS CNS disease, congenital muscular disease, asphyxia,
maternal drugs, prematurity, fetal sepsis
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Phases of newborn assessment - ANS Initial
Transitional
Assessment of gestational age
Systemic physical examinations
Temperature of newborn - ANS Normal 36.5-37.5; hypothermia < 36; hyperthermia >41
Respiratory rate of newborn - ANS Normal 35; tachypnea >40; bradypnea <20
Heart rate of newborn - ANS 120-160 bpm
Blood pressure of newborn - ANS Average of 65/44 at 1-3 days
Average weight of term newborn - ANS 2.5-3.5kg. Should be taken w/in 1 hour of birth
Average length of term newborn - ANS 48-50cm
Average head circumference for term newborn - ANS 33-35cm; 2-3cm larger than chest
circumference
Average chest circumference for term newborn - ANS 30-33cm
Physical activity of newborn - ANS Will be active within 30 mins of birth, then will be asleep
most of the time for the next 3 days.
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