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What type of injury can poorly applied vacuum extractor cups result in?
What type of injury can poorly applied vacuum extractor cups result in?
- Laceration (correct)
- Petechiae
- Erythema
- Bruising
Which newborn assessment should be done immediately after birth?
Which newborn assessment should be done immediately after birth?
- Informing parents about potential scarring
- Providing reassurance and support
- Assessing for petechiae (correct)
- Checking for suture material requirement
What is the most common cause of petechiae in newborns?
What is the most common cause of petechiae in newborns?
- Congestion during delivery (correct)
- Fat necrosis
- Scalp electrodes
- Underlying bleeding disorder
How are erythema and abrasion usually caused in newborns?
How are erythema and abrasion usually caused in newborns?
What is the recommended management for deeper lacerations in newborns?
What is the recommended management for deeper lacerations in newborns?
What is the characteristic of petechiae in newborns concerning bleeding disorders?
What is the characteristic of petechiae in newborns concerning bleeding disorders?
What is an example of a potential soft tissue injury that can occur during birth?
What is an example of a potential soft tissue injury that can occur during birth?
Which factor can contribute to potential birth injuries according to the text?
Which factor can contribute to potential birth injuries according to the text?
What type of fracture is commonly associated with birth injuries?
What type of fracture is commonly associated with birth injuries?
What is an example of an intracranial injury that may occur during birth?
What is an example of an intracranial injury that may occur during birth?
Which type of trauma is primarily responsible for skin injuries during the birth process?
Which type of trauma is primarily responsible for skin injuries during the birth process?
What type of muscle injury can occur during birth that leads to torticollis?
What type of muscle injury can occur during birth that leads to torticollis?
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Poorly applied vacuum extractor cups
Poorly applied vacuum extractor cups
Can result in lacerations in newborns.
Immediate newborn assessment
Immediate newborn assessment
Assess for petechiae right after birth.
Cause of petechiae in newborns
Cause of petechiae in newborns
Most commonly caused by congestion during delivery.
Erythema and abrasion causes
Erythema and abrasion causes
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Management for deeper lacerations
Management for deeper lacerations
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Characteristic of petechiae
Characteristic of petechiae
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Potential soft tissue injury
Potential soft tissue injury
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Factor contributing to birth injuries
Factor contributing to birth injuries
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Common birth injury fracture
Common birth injury fracture
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Example of intracranial injury
Example of intracranial injury
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Trauma causing skin injuries
Trauma causing skin injuries
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Muscle injury leading to torticollis
Muscle injury leading to torticollis
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