NEONATE: EYES, EARS, NOSE

Question 1

Iris manifest permanent color when?

Answer 1

6-12 months

ATI 11

Question 2

Red Reflex

Answer 2

Absence indicates congenital cataract

the pupil had a milky appearance (leukocoria).

Question 3

Eye ball movement will be

Answer 3

random and jerky

Question 4

Low set ears can indicate

Answer 4

chromosomal abnormality e.g. down syndrome or kidney disorder

ATI 271

Question 5

Ears lack of cartilage indicates

Answer 5

prematurity

Question 6

Newborns are obligate nose breathers and do not develop….?

Normal to sneeze…

Answer 6

the response to open mouth for air until after 3 weeks. Nasal blockage is serious

Question 7

Mouth: Saliva should be scant. Excessive saliva may indicate a

Answer 7

tracheoseophageal fistula

Question 8

Mouth: Protruding tongue may be a sign of

Answer 8

Down Syndrome

Question 9

Mouth: gums and tongue should be pink, white patches are indicative of:

Answer 9

Thrush: Fungal infection

Question 10

Neck: No webbing, absence of head control may indicate

Answer 10

prematurity or down syndrome

Question 11

Bowel sounds heard when?

Answer 11

1-2 hrs after birth

Question 12

Meconium passed within?

Answer 12

24 hrs after birth

Question 13

Urine should be passed within?

Answer 13

24 hrs after birth

Question 14

Uric Acid Crystals will produce rust color in urine for how long?

Answer 14

First couple of days