65 Questions
What is the definition of 'appropriate for gestational age'?
Babies with measurements falling between the 10th and 90th percentiles
Why is it important for healthcare providers to be familiar with Tanner staging?
To assess the growth and development of children
What is the definition of 'small for gestational age'?
Babies with measurements falling below the 10th percentile
What is the main purpose of the newborn assessment screen?
To perform a complete exam on newborns
What is the normal heart rate range for newborns?
120-160 beats per minute
Which condition is indicated by unequal and weak femoral pulses in newborns?
Coarctation of the aorta
What is the normal time frame for the umbilical stump to fall off in newborns?
14th day
What is a common method to diagnose hydrocele in newborns?
Transillumination
What is the normal treatment for metatarsus adductus in newborns?
Observation only
Which maneuver is used to diagnose developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in newborns?
Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers
What is the term for the white, greasy, thick material that newborns are covered in at birth?
'Vernix'
'Acrocyanosis' seen in newborns is due to what?
'Heat loss'
'Milia' in newborns appear as white papules on which parts of the body?
'Forehead, cheeks, and nose'
What should you reassure parents about regarding white discharge in female newborns?
It may be present and is normal
What does failure to pass meconium stool within 24 to 48 hours of birth indicate?
Hirschsprung's disease
Which abnormality can be diagnosed using the Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers?
Congenital dislocation of the hip (DDH)
What is the recommended position for a car seat when leaving the hospital?
Rear-facing
What should parents be reminded about regarding leaving babies in cars?
Never leave babies unattended in a car
At what age should infants start focusing on faces and making cooing sounds?
2 months
What should be avoided in the crib to prevent suffocation?
Pillows
What should caregivers avoid doing while changing a baby's diaper?
Leaving the baby unattended
What should be assessed for in two-month-old infants related to their eyes?
Red reflex
Which reflex should be tested at two to three months by turning the baby's head to one side?
Fencing reflex
What should be checked for as part of musculoskeletal assessment in two-month-old infants?
$Torticollis
What should be tested to assess infants' ability at two months?
Grasping a rattle
What is essential for the home environment of a newborn?
Safe bed with correct slat spacing
What should be done if an infant has oral candidiasis at two months?
Apply warm and wet cloth to massage the area
What is assessed when checking the femoral pulses of two-month-old infants?
Circulation in lower extremities
What is the average weight for a full-term baby?
7.5 pounds
At what age does the posterior fontanel typically close?
2 months
What does the absence of a red reflex in a newborn's eyes indicate?
Congenital cataracts
What is the typical range for the length of a newborn's head size?
13 to 14 inches
How much weight do healthy infants typically gain per day?
0.5-1 ounce
What does swelling and ecchymosis on the presenting part indicate in a breech delivery?
Abnormal presentation
What can purulent eye discharge in a newborn indicate?
Gonorrhea infection
Natal teeth may need to be removed if they are loose due to:
Increased risk of aspiration
What do low-set ears on a newborn indicate?
Renal disease or genetic abnormality
What reflex is prompted when an infant's cheek or mouth is stroked?
Rooting reflex
When is the ideal time for PKU screening?
12 to 24 hours after birth
What do you assess when checking the response to bright light in an infant?
Cranial nerve II
What is the Palmar grip reflex?
Closing of the fingers around an object when the infant's palm is stroked
What should be the distance between the crib slats for safety?
Less than 2 and three-eighths inches apart
What does the stepping or placing response refer to?
Movements of progression when the infant is held upright and inclined forward with the soles of the feet touching a flat surface
What should be observed while assessing cranial nerve VII?
Symmetry of the face when the infant cries
What is assessed by observing the baby's sucking and swallowing?
Cranial nerve V
At what age should infants be reassured about developing stranger anxiety?
9 months
What is the recommended daily amount of vitamin D supplementation for infants?
400 IUs
What reflex should be elicited by holding the baby upright and rotating their body quickly at 9 months of age?
Parachute reflex
What type of foods should be introduced to infants at around 9 months of age?
Finger foods and iron-fortified cereal
What is an important cognitive milestone that develops at around 9 months of age, according to Piaget's theory?
Object permanence
What should healthcare providers assess for in infants related to their oral health at 9 months of age?
Tooth eruption
What activity should parents be encouraged to engage in with their 9-month-old infant?
Reading books together
What should be initiated if an infant is not already sleeping throughout the night at 9 months of age?
Learning to console themselves with nighttime awakenings
What physical skill should infants be typically demonstrating at around 9 months of age?
'Crawling, creeping, and scooting'
'Object permanence' in infants refers to their understanding that:
'Objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight.'
What should healthcare providers discourage parents from allowing their 9-month-old infant to do?
Watching a lot of TV or playing videos
What should be assessed for in infants related to their physical development at 9 months of age?
'Crawling, creeping, and scooting'
What should parents be warned about regarding the feeding of infants?
They can prop bottles to feed the infants.
At what age can infants be exposed to honey?
After one year
What is the typical increase in length for a six-month-old infant per month?
0.5 inches
What is a common developmental milestone for six-month-old infants?
Rolling from supine to prone
What is a potential concern related to the mouth in six-month-old infants?
Tooth eruption starts at six months.
What is an important part of anticipatory guidance for infants at six months?
Discussing car seat safety with parents
What should healthcare providers assess for in male genitalia at four months?
Hydrocele
What is an important part of musculoskeletal assessment for six-month-old infants?
Assessing hip dysplasia
This quiz discusses important guidelines for infant feeding, including the prohibition of solid foods, avoidance of propping bottles, appropriate feeding times, and the necessity of vitamin D supplements. It also highlights the risks of honey exposure to infants due to botulinum spores.
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