NORMAL PEDIA Flashcards
1
Q
3 types of assessment on the basis time of performing
A
- Immediate assessment of newborn
- Transitional assessment during period of reactivity
- Periodic assessment
2
Q
when does detailed examination of newborn is performed?
A
after 24 hours of birth
3
Q
a quantitative method of assessing infant’s respiratory, circulatory, and neurological status
A
APGAR Scoring
4
Q
when does APGAR scoring is done
A
1 min & 5 mins after birth
5
Q
meaning of APGAR
A
Appearance
Pulse
Grimace
Activity
Respiratory
6
Q
used to measure crown to heel length
A
infantometer
7
Q
characteristic of the skin of normal newborn
A
- pink color
- peripheral cyanosis and acrocyanosis within 1st 24 hours of birth
8
Q
- erythematous macules and firm 1-3 mm yellow or white papules or pustules
- pustules contain eosinophils and are sterile
A
Erythema Toxicum
9
Q
- Vesicular, pustular, or bullous lesions developing as early as day of life 2-3 up to 2 weeks of life
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Impetigo Neonatorum
10
Q
- Slate-gray to blue-black lesions
- usually over lumbosacral area and buttocks
A
Mongolian spots
11
Q
whitish pin head sized spots on around the nose or the chin may be present
A
Milia
12
Q
normal RR of newborn
A
40-60 breaths per minute
13
Q
normal HR of newborn
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120-160 beats/min
14
Q
normal axillary temp
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36.5-37.5 C or 95.5-99.3 F
15
Q
normal head circumference
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33-35.5 cm
