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Which of the following is a sign of an immature nervous system in a newborn?
Which of the following is a sign of an immature nervous system in a newborn?
- Fanning of the toes when the sole is stroked in a 'J' curve (correct)
- Ability to form plasma protein
- Conjugating indirect bilirubin to direct bilirubin
- Gastric emptying at 3-6 hours for older infants
What is the approximate gastric capacity for a newborn?
What is the approximate gastric capacity for a newborn?
- 120-150 mL
- 60-90 mL (correct)
- 90-120 mL
- 30-60 mL
What is the reaction in the Tonic neck or Fencing reflex when the infant's head is turned quickly to one side?
What is the reaction in the Tonic neck or Fencing reflex when the infant's head is turned quickly to one side?
- The infant becomes sleepy
- The arm and leg on the side toward which the head turns extend, and the opposite arm and leg contract (correct)
- The infant becomes more alert
- The infant starts crying loudly
What is the color and consistency of meconium, typically passed by a newborn?
What is the color and consistency of meconium, typically passed by a newborn?
What is the expected reaction when the sole of a newborn is stroked in a 'J' curve, as per the Babinski reflex?
What is the expected reaction when the sole of a newborn is stroked in a 'J' curve, as per the Babinski reflex?
What is the approximate gastric capacity for a newborn?
What is the approximate gastric capacity for a newborn?
Which reflex demonstrates intactness of the nervous system in a newborn?
Which reflex demonstrates intactness of the nervous system in a newborn?
What signifies an immature nervous system in a newborn when the sole is stroked in a 'J' curve?
What signifies an immature nervous system in a newborn when the sole is stroked in a 'J' curve?
At what age does breastmilk stool typically start for a newborn?
At what age does breastmilk stool typically start for a newborn?
What is the color and consistency of meconium, typically passed by a newborn?
What is the color and consistency of meconium, typically passed by a newborn?
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