Newborn Baby

Question 1

Head and neck test?

Answer 1

Neck is checked for swellings/cysts

If born with tooth it’s removed

Question 2

Chest and heart test?

Answer 2

Heart and lungs checked with stethoscope

Normal for did heartbeat after birth

Question 3

Arms and hand test?

Answer 3

Arms checked for pulse, strength and movement

Look for two main creases in hands

Question 4

Abdomen test?

Answer 4

Pressing gently for size and shape of liver

Question 5

Hips, legs and feet test?

Answer 5

Barlow test for clicky hip

Legs checked for size and length

Question 6

Nerves and muscles test?

Answer 6

Check not floppy or too stiff

Question 7

What is PKU?

Answer 7

PKU is a rare disorder that’s prevents baby’s from metabolising a chemical

Question 8

What is the the thyroid function test?

Answer 8

Thyroid gland is producing (thyroxin)

Question 9

What is the average length of a newborn?

Answer 9

152cm x 50cm

Question 10

What is the average weight of a newborn baby?

Answer 10

6”11

Question 11

What is the average head circumference of a newborn baby?

Answer 11

35cm

Question 12

What does APGAR stand for?

Answer 12

Appearance
Pulse
Grimace
Action
Respiration

Question 13

What does APGAR show?

Answer 13

See if a baby needs special care or not

Question 14

What is the swallowing and sucking reflex?

Answer 14

Finger is placed in the mouth babies will automatically suck

Question 15

What is the rooting reflex?

Answer 15

Finger is stroked across the face babies will turn their heads in search of a nipple

Question 16

What is a grasp reflex?

Answer 16

Automatically curl their fingers around an object if it’s placed in the palm of their hand

Question 17

What is stepping reflex?

Answer 17

Babies to ‘step up’ if shins are placed on a firm surface

Question 18

What is placing reflex?

Answer 18

Held in a standing position make stepping movements

Question 19

What is a Moro reflex?

Answer 19

Sudden movements that make the baby feel like they’re gonna be dropped

Question 20

What is startle reflex?

Answer 20

Loud noises/bright lights startle baby

Question 21

What is vernix?

Answer 21

Hair all over the body

Question 22

What is lanugo?

Answer 22

White substance when baby’s born

Question 23

What is milia?

Answer 23

Milk spots

Question 24

What is an incubator?

Answer 24

Filters and humidifies the air. Constant temperature and replicates the womb

Question 25

What is a ventilator?

Answer 25

Helps baby breath

Question 26

What is phototherapy?

Answer 26

Light therapy lights above incubator to help get rid of jaundice

Question 27

What are IV lines?

Answer 27

Needles connected to tubes that pass fluids/drugs into baby’s system

Question 28

What is a nasogastric tube?

Answer 28

Tube that goes through nose into stomach to give baby food

Question 29

What is a monitor?

Answer 29

Checks breathing and heartbeat