CH 23 Newborn Assessment

Question 1

What weight class must a newborn fall into to be considered normal for gestational age

Answer 1

Between the 10-90th percentile

Question 2

What are normal systolic ranges for a newborn

Answer 2

Between 60-80 mm Hg

Question 3

What are normal diastolic ranges for a newborn

Answer 3

Between 40-50 mm Hg

Question 4

What is Millia

Answer 4

Small raised white spots on the nose, chin and forehead. These spot will disappear without treatment

Question 5

Mongolian spots

Answer 5

Bluish purplish spots of pigmentation are commonly noted on the shoulders backs and buttocks

Question 6

Stork bites

Answer 6

Flat pink or red marks that easily blanch and are found on the back of the neck, nose, upper eye lids and middle of forehead. They usually fade by the 2nd year of life.

Question 7

What are expected hemoglobin levels for a newborn

Answer 7

14-24

Question 8

What are normal hct levels for a newborn

Answer 8

44-64%

Question 9

What are normal RBC counts for a newborn

Answer 9

4,800- 7,100,000

Question 10

What are normal leukocyte counts for a newborn

Answer 10

9000-30,000

Question 11

What are normal platelet counts for a newborn

Answer 11

150,000-300,000

Question 12

What is the normal glucose range for a newborn

Answer 12

40-60

Question 13

What is the normal bilirubin level for newborns

Answer 13

0-6 day 1
8 or less day 2
12 or less on day 3

Question 14

What are epsteins pearls

Answer 14

Small white nodules on the roof of the newborns mouth

Question 15

What are the expected ranges for a newborn baby

Answer 15

Weight 2500-4000g
Length 45-55 cm
Head circumference 32-36.8 cm or 12.6-14.5 in
Chest circumference 30-33 cm 12-13 in