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Which of the following describes the posture of a preterm infant according to the Dubowitz/New Ballard Scoring system?
Which of the following describes the posture of a preterm infant according to the Dubowitz/New Ballard Scoring system?
- The preterm infant exhibits passive extensor tone (correct)
- The preterm infant exhibits active flexor tone
- The preterm infant exhibits passive flexor tone
- The preterm infant exhibits active extensor tone
When does a newborn's knees begin to flex according to the Dubowitz/New Ballard Scoring system?
When does a newborn's knees begin to flex according to the Dubowitz/New Ballard Scoring system?
- Early in gestation
- A few weeks after birth
- Late in gestation
- At birth (correct)
Which position is associated with hip flexion without adduction in the Dubowitz/New Ballard Scoring system?
Which position is associated with hip flexion without adduction in the Dubowitz/New Ballard Scoring system?
- Supine position
- Prone position
- Frog-leg position (correct)
- Curled-up position
What is the purpose of gentle manipulation of the extremities in the Dubowitz/New Ballard Scoring system?
What is the purpose of gentle manipulation of the extremities in the Dubowitz/New Ballard Scoring system?
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Which of the following is true about the physical maturity of an infant approaching term according to the Dubowitz/New Ballard Scoring system?
Which of the following is true about the physical maturity of an infant approaching term according to the Dubowitz/New Ballard Scoring system?
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