18 Questions
What should be inspected on a male newborn's penis?
The urethral opening position
In female newborns, what may cause the vulva to be swollen?
Maternal hormones
What does the presence of a pinpoint opening at the base of a newborn's spine suggest?
Spinal bifida occulta
How do newborns typically position their arms and legs after birth?
Flex arms and legs on abdomen and chest
What is one reason for the decreased incidence of true neural tube defects in newborns?
Folic acid deficiency
What characteristic is commonly observed in newborns' extremities?
Short arms and legs
What may cause a pulse to be seen in the fontanelle of a newborn?
Vigorous crying
At what age does the anterior fontanelle normally close in newborns?
12 to 18 months
Why is it concerning if skull sutures appear widely separated in newborns?
May suggest hydrocephalus
What is the significance of fused suture lines in a newborn's skull?
Requires further evaluation
What happens to the head shape of a baby born through molding after delivery?
Restores to normal shape in a few days
Why might the posterior fontanelle not be readily palpable in some newborns?
It's too small to be easily felt
What does nuchal rigidity in a newborn suggest?
Meningitis
In a sitting position, what should a newborn demonstrate regarding head control?
Momentary effort at head control
What is a common feature seen in some newborns that might cause their chest to appear small?
Large proportionate head
What is a supernumerary nipple usually found in line with?
Normal nipples
What term is used for the thin, watery fluid occasionally secreted by the breasts of newborn babies?
Witch's milk
What does retractions in a newborn's chest wall indicate?
Strong force pulling air into respiratory tract
Test your knowledge on the developmental milestones in newborns, including nuchal rigidity, head control, and neck strength. Learn about behaviors such as head lifting when lying prone and sitting positions.
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