Baseline Knowledge

Question 1

Afebrile

Answer 1

Normal body temperature

Question 2

Febrile

Answer 2

Fever, 100.4 deg F or higher

Question 3

Hyperpyrexia

Answer 3

Fever greater than 41 deg C/106 deg F

Question 4

Newborn normal VS

Answer 4

TEMP- 35.9-36.9 C/96.7-98.5 F
Pulse- 70-190
Respiration- 30-40
BP- 73/55

Question 5

Infant VS

Answer 5

TEMP- 37.1-38.1 C/98.7-100.5 F
Pulse- 80-160
Respiration- 20-40
BP- 85/37

Question 6

Toddler VS

Answer 6

TEMP- 37.1-38.1 C/98.7-100.5 F
Pulse- 80-130
Respiration- 25-32
BP- 89/46

Question 7

Child VS

Answer 7

TEMP- 36.8-37.8 C/98.2-100 F
Pulse- 70-115
Respiration- 20-26
BP- 95/57

Question 8

Preteen VS

Answer 8

TEMP- 35.8-37.5 C/96.4-99.5 F
Pulse- 65-110
Respiration- 18-26
BP- 102/61

Question 9

Teen VS

Answer 9

TEMP- 35.8-37.5 C/96.4-99.5 F
Pulse- 55-105
Respiration- 12-22
BP- 112/64

Question 10

Adult VS

Answer 10

TEMP- 35.8-37.5 C/96.4-99.5 F
Pulse- 60-100
Respiration- 12-20
BP- 120/80

Question 11

Aged Adult VS

Answer 11

TEMP- 35.8-36.8 C/96.4-98.3 F
Pulse- 40-100
Respiration- 16-24
BP- 120/80

Question 12

striae gravidarum

Answer 12

atrophic linear scars that represent one of the most common connective tissue changes during pregnancy

Question 13

Linea Nigra

Answer 13

referred to as a pregnancy line, is a linear hyperpigmentation that commonly appears on the abdomen

Question 14

Goodell’s Sign/Soft Cervix

Answer 14

indication of pregnancy. It is a significant softening of the vaginal portion of the cervix from increased vascularization. This vascularization is a result of hypertrophy and engorgement of the vessels below the growing uterus

shows at week 4

Question 15

Hegar’s Sign/Soft Uterine Isthmus

Answer 15

demonstrated as a softening in the consistency of the uterus, and the uterus and cervix seem to be two separate regions

usually present between weeks 4 and 6. Absent by week 12

Question 16

Chadwick’s Sign/Bluish Coloration

Answer 16

bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and labia resulting from increased blood flow. It can be observed as early as 6 to 8 weeks after conception, and its presence is an early sign of pregnancy

Question 17

Fetal station

Answer 17

measurement of how far the baby has descended in the pelvis, measured by the relationship of the fetal head to the ischial spines

Question 18

Nuchal cord

Answer 18

baby has their umbilical cord wrapped around their neck

Question 19

tonic neck reflex

Answer 19

baby’s head is turned to one side, the arm on that side stretches out and the opposite arm bends up at the elbow

Question 20

Truncal Incurvation

Answer 20

side of the infant’s spine is stroked or tapped while the infant lies on the stomach. The infant will twitch their hips toward the touch in a dancing movement.