New Born Flashcards
Newborn period
a. conception to birth
b. birth to day 7 of life
c. birth to day 28 of life
d. birth to 12th month of life
C
Factors that make development possible
a. Genes, environment, social class
b. environment and a well functioning nervous system and genes
c. environment, social class and health
d. environment, behavior and growth
B
Normal change during transition
a. Umbilical cord clamped immediately to initiate blood flow to the lungs
b. fetal lung fluid in alveoli are suctioned out via mouth and nose
c. level of O2 inc due to supplemental o2 given to baby
d. previously constricted pulmonary arterioles relax
D
Which of the following is immediately needed function for a newborn
a. To be suctioned
b. To be bathed
c. To breathe
d. to be resuscitated
C
Carlos is born 3200g, Head circumference is 40 cm. What can you say about him?
a. Carlo’s growth parameters are within the expected norms for a Filipino infant
b. Carlo’s birth weight is not proportional to his other measurements
c. Carlo’s growth parameters are within expected norms of a Caucasian
d. Head is too big for expected Filipino Infant
D
Percent of newborns requiring initial assessment to identify if resuscitation is required
a. 1% (1 in 100)
b. 5% (1 in 20)
c. 10% (1 in 10)
d. 100% (all)
D
After a thorough drying and assessment of breathing, which among the following is the next step?
a. Foot printing
b. APGAR
c. Skin-to-skin contact
d. Vit K administration
C
While observing the newborn attached to the breast, one can assess the following newborn capabilities
a. sucking reflex
b. swallowing reflex
c. cranial nerve reflex
d. AOTA
D
Which of the ff is a capability of a full-term newborn?
a. Can discern pastel colors
b. Recognize familiar faces
c. Have a 20-20 vision
d. NOTA
B
Life-saving intervention that can be done in the immediate period after birth
a. exclusive breastfeeding
b. complementary feeding
c. Measles vaccination
d. Hemophilus influenza vaccine
A
After a baby is born, what should be done first?
a. Cut and clamp the cord
b. Dry the baby thoroughly
c. Suction mouth and nose
d. Do foot printing
B
Exclusive breastfeeding of the healthy newborn should start as
a. the newborn shows feeding cues
b. mother is awake
c. mother signs consent
d. pediatrician makes rounds
A
Normal Anthropometric measures of Filipino Newborn
a. W: 3000g, L: 55cm, HCL 45cm
b. W: 3500g, L: 50cm, HCL 35cm
c. W: 3500g, L: 55cm, HCL 45cm
d. W: 3000g, L: 50cm, HCL 35cm
D
The preliminary assessment of the newborn is done in the first 30 seconds while drying the baby; the second, more thorough, physical examination is done
a. before the first breastfeed
b. during the first breastfeed
c. after the first breastfeed
C
Cord is clamped
a. after the first breastfeeding
b. as soon as the cord pulsations stop
c. right after the baby is delivered
d. right after the placenta is delivered
B
A healthy newborn demonstrates various states of wakefulness depending on eye opening, respiratory efforts, spontaneous movements and vocalization; according to
Brazelton, if a baby’s eyes are closed or half-open with slight activity, the baby is in
a. deep sleep
b. light sleep
c. quiet, awake state
d. fully awake state
C
A normal moro reflex follows which feature?
A. Fanning of toes after stroking sole
B. Persistence until 10 mos of age
C. Stimulus is sudden dropping of the head while supine
D. Stimulus is startling the baby with a loud sound
C
Average birth length of newborn is:
a. 50 cm
b. 51
c. 52
d. 55
A
Upon evaluation of a newborn w/c of the “vital signs” is considered normal?
a. Heart rate of 150
b. Systolic pressure of 100
c. Rectal temperature of 35.9 C
d. Respiratory rate of 25 /min
A
The following is a parameter of APGAR score:
a. Posture
b. Color
c. Retractions
d. Facial Symmetry
B
The newborn neurodevelopmental exam is best done at which state of wakefulness
a. deep sleep
b. light sleep
c. awake, little movement
d. awake and crying
C
The following are TRUE except
A. Infancy is the first year of life
B. The average birth length of the Filipino child is 50 cm.
C. The position of the newborn is usually extended.
D. The birth head circumference is 34-38 cm
C
Proper breastfeeding support
a. latching on during the first five minutes
b. latching on by the first hour
c. latching on to feeding bottle with glucose
d. latching on to pacifier to check sucking reflex
B
