Newborn Assessment

Question 0

This is described as a pause in breathing lasting 20 seconds or more, or accompanied by cyanosis, pallor, bradycardia, or decreased muscle Tom.

Answer 0

Apnea

Question 1

What is the normal newborn respiratory rate?

Answer 1

30-60 breaths per minute

Question 2

This is described as a respiratory rate of more than 60 breaths per minute. It is described as the most common sign of respiratory distress.

Answer 2

Tachypnea

Question 3

What are some signs of respiratory distress seen in the newborn?

Answer 3

Tachypnea, retractions, nasal flaring, cyanosis, grunting, and seesaw respirations.

Question 4

What is the normal heart rate of the newborn?

Answer 4

120-160 bpm

Question 5

What is considered the normal temperature of a newborn?

Answer 5

36. 5-36.5 degrees C

97. 7-99.5 degrees F

Question 6

This is described as an area of localized edema that appears over the vertex of the newborn’s head as a result of pressure against the mother’scervix during labor.

Answer 6

Caput Succedaneum

Question 7

This is described as bleeding between the periosteum and the skull as a result of pressure during birth. On palpation, it has a clear edges and does not cross the suture lines.

Answer 7

Cephalohematoma

Question 8

Describe the umbilical cord of the newborn infant.

Answer 8

The umbilical cord should have two arteries and one vein. A two vessel cord may be associated with chromosomal and renal defects.

Question 9

What is the difference between polydactyly and syndactyly?

Answer 9

Poly-extra digit

Syn-webbing between digits

Question 10

This is described as a thick, white substance that resembles cream-cheese and adds a protective covering in utero. Most commonly seen in abundance in preterm infants.

Answer 10

Vernix Caseosa

Question 11

This is described as fine, soft hair that covers the fetus during intrauterine life. As the fetus nears term, the hair becomes thinner.

Answer 11

Lanugo