newborn infant/ resuscitation/ prematurity/ IUGR/ ROP/ Maternal medications & toxin exposure Flashcards
The following disorders are associated with a large anterior fontanel, EXCEPT: A. Achondroplasia B. Congenital Rubella Syndrome C. Down's Syndrome D. Osteogenesis Imperfecta E. Vitamin A deficiency
E. vitamin A deficiency
Leukokoria in a newborn suggests: A. Cataracts B. Retinopathy of prematurity C. Tumors D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Major causes of neonatal mortality in fullterm newborn, EXCEPT: A. Congenital anomalies B. Birth asphyxia C. Trauma D. Infection E. Necrotizing enterocolitis
E. Necrotizing enterocolitis
The following are major causes of neonatal mortality in preterm newborn
A. Congenital anomalies B. Infection C. Necrotizing enterocolitis D. All of the above E. A and C only
D. All of the above
Generalized edema of the newborn may occur in the following conditions, EXCEPT”;
A. Prematurity
B. Hypoproteinemia secondary to severe erythroblastosis fetalis
C. Congenital nephrosis
D. Turner Syndrome
E. Hurler Syndrome
D. Turner Syndrome
Temporary accumulations of epithelial cells on the hard palate in newborns is known as
Epstein pearls
Soft areas in the occipital region suggest the irregular calcification and wormian bone formation associated with the following conditions, EXCEPT: A. Osteogenesis imperfecta B. Lacunar skull C. Cretinism D. Cleidocranial dysostosis E. Turner Syndrome
Turner Syndrome
The following are common PE findings in the newborn, EXCEPT: A. Epstein pearls B. Breast hypertrophy C. Acrocyanosis D. Craniotabes E. None of the above
E. None of the above
Persistently small fontanels are suggestive of the following conditions, except: A. Microcephaly B. Craniosynostosis C. Congenital hypothyroidism D. Wormian bones E. None of the above
Congenital hypothyroidism
The persistently small fontanels suggest microcephaly, craniosynostosis, congenital HYPERTHYROIDISM, or wormian bones.
single umbilical artery in a newborn infant increases the risk for
Occult renal anomaly
The initial steps of management for all newborns after delivery are: A. Evaluate respiratory effort B. Drying C. Place in the mother's abdomen D. Provide warmth E. All of the above
E. All of the above
Vermix is spontaneously shed within:
2-3 days
The optimal method of maintaining temperature in the stable newborn is
Skin to skin contact with the mother
Delayed clamping of the umbilical cord is recommended because of the following
A. Improve transitional circulation
B. Increase neonatal red blood cell volume
C. Prevents intraventricular hemorrhage in preterms
The initial steps of management for all newborns after delivery are
A. Evaluate respiratory effort
B. Drying
C. Place in the mother’s abdomen
D. Provide warmth
Criteria for discharge of healthy newborns are the following, EXCEPT:
A. Normal vital signs
B. Regular urination
C. At least 1 uneventful successful feedings
D. Evidence fo parental knowledge, ability and confidence to care for the baby
E. None of the above
C. At least 1 uneventful successful feedings