Class 9 newborn uncomplicated

Question 1

What are the 3 priority assessments for newborn?

Answer 1

1. Are they TERM
2. Are they CRYING
3. Do they have good TONE

Question 2

What are the 2 most important thing we are checking when assessing the head?

Answer 2

1.symmetrical
2.fontanels soft and level

Question 3

Respiratory distress

Answer 3

Nasal flaring, intercostal or substernal retractions, stridor, grunting, gasping, apnea lasting 20 seconds or longer