NEWBORN CARE

Question 1

Is the test given to the newborn soon after
birth, this test checks a baby’s heart rate,
muscle tone, and other signs to see if there
is extra medical care or emergency care is
needed

Answer 1

APGAR SCORING SYSTEM

Question 2

APGAR SCORING SYSTEM is taken?

Answer 2

1 minute and 5 minutes after birth

Question 3

For distressed infants the scoring is taken

Answer 3

every 5 minutes until stable to ensure the well adjustment and to monitor any abnormalities and
defects

Question 4

This indicates necessity for resuscitation

Answer 4

1-minute score

Question 5

This predicts mortality and neurologic deficits

Answer 5

5-minute score

Question 6

when the body is deprived of oxygen causing
unconsciousness or even suffocation

Answer 6

Asphyxiated

Question 7

abnormalities of fetal physiologic functioning that needs immediate attention

Answer 7

Distress

Question 8

order of importance

Answer 8

→ Heart rate
→ Respiratory rate
→ Muscle tone
→ Reflex irritability
→ Color

Question 9

High pitched cry indicates?

Answer 9

Hypoglycemia, increased Intra Cranial Pressure

Question 10

High pitched cry indicates?

Answer 10

Hypoglycemia, increased Intra Cranial Pressure