Evaluation of the newborn Flashcards
What is the normal birth weight range for a newborn?
2500-4000 grams
What does LBW stand for in neonatal terms?
Low Birth Weight (BW < 2500 grams)
What is the early neonatal period?
0-7 days after birth
What is the late neonatal period?
7-28 days after birth
What is the normal heart rate for a newborn?
120-140 beats per minute
What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?
40-60 breaths per minute
What is the normal temperature range for a newborn?
36.5-37.5 degrees Celsius
What is the APGAR score used for?
To assess the health of a newborn immediately after birth
What is a normal APGAR score?
37082
What is the purpose of the red reflex test in newborns?
To check for eye abnormalities such as cataracts or retinoblastoma
What is the normal head circumference for a newborn?
32-36 cm
What is the purpose of the Moro reflex test?
To assess the newborn’s neurological development
What is the normal range for SpO2 in a newborn?
> 95%
What is the most common cause of jaundice in newborns?
Physiological jaundice due to immature liver function
What is the purpose of the Ballard score?
To estimate gestational age in newborns
What is the normal length of a term newborn?
48-53 cm
What is the normal weight for a term newborn?
2500-4000 grams
What is the normal head circumference for a term newborn?
32-36 cm
What is the normal range for blood pressure in a newborn?
Varies with gestational age and postnatal age, use percentile scales
What is the normal range for temperature in a newborn?
36.5-37.5 degrees Celsius
