Newborn Assessment

Question 1

s/s of Down Syndrome

Answer 1

1 palm crease, low set ears

Question 2

telangiectasis

Answer 2

“stork bites” - normal

Question 3

lanugo

Answer 3

hairs on back, ears, shoulder - common in prematures

Question 4

vernix

Answer 4

after delivery, cheese like substance on baby

Question 5

Mongolian spots

Answer 5

bluish dark gray spot in butt - normal

Question 6

acrocyanosis

Answer 6

bluish extremities - normal until 24 hours

Question 7

milia

Answer 7

baby pimples/white spots - normal

Question 8

mottling

Answer 8

usually in preemies, normal for them

Question 9

caput

Answer 9

inflammation that crosses sutures - normal

Question 10

molding

Answer 10

pointed head - normal, goes away a few days after birth

Question 11

ankyloglossia

Answer 11

tongue tie - causes poor latch

Question 12

cleft palate

Answer 12

feeding issues, pigeon nipple or NG until old enough for surgery

Question 13

cephalohematoma

Answer 13

does NOT cross suture lines like caput

Question 14

sacral dimple

Answer 14

can indicate spina bifida, get spinal ultrasound

Question 15

epispadias

Answer 15

urethra above tip of penis

Question 16

hypospadias

Answer 16

urethra below tip of penis

Question 17

pseudomenses

Answer 17

may be some blood in female diaper, normal