Normal Newborn

Question 1

Ponderal index formula and interpretation

Answer 1

Weight/(Length of baby)^3 x 100

> 2 symmetrical IUGR
<2 Asymmetrical IUGR

Question 2

Score used for post natal assessment of term of baby
What is it basis

Answer 2

Expanded new ballard score
Based on neuromuscular maturity and physical maturity

Question 3

Score range of expanded new ballard score

Answer 3

-10 to +50

-10 is 20weeks

+50 is 44weeks

Normal is 38-40 score

Question 4

Signs of APGAR scoring( full form)
Max score
Normal score

Answer 4

Activity
Pulse
Grimace
Appearance
Respiration

Max score is 10

Normal score >7/10

Question 5

Normal respiratory rate of new born

Answer 5

40-60/min

Question 6

Where is capillary refill time checked in newborn
What is normal time

Answer 6

In sternum

Normal is less than or = to 3secs

Question 7

Normal temp of newborn

Answer 7

36.5 to 37.5

Question 8

Most common normal rash in new born

Answer 8

Erythema neonatorum

Question 9

3 points on erythema neonatorum and pustular melanosis

Answer 9

Red maculo papular rash
Contain eosinophils
Seen after 24hrs

Pustules+hyperpigmentation
Contain neutrophils
Seen before 24hrs

Question 10

Milia

Answer 10

Keratin deposits in nose

Question 11

Keratin deposits in palate is called

Answer 11

Epstein pearls

Question 12

Keratin deposits in gum

Answer 12

Bohn nodules

Question 13

Mongolian spots cause

Answer 13

Hyperpigmented macules

Occur due to melanocyte migration arrest from neural crest

Question 14

Other name of salmon patch
Where is it seen
Why it happens

Answer 14

Other name stork bite/birth mark

Seen in forehead or nape of neck

It is due to vascular ectasia