Neonatal Care: Fetal Development and Vital Signs

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What is the primary reason why accurate birth weights and lengths are important?

To determine the nutritional needs of the newborn

To diagnose congenital anomalies

To predict the future height of the child

To establish a baseline for assessment of risk status and future growth (correct)

What is the implication of inaccurate birth weights and lengths?

It may lead to delayed diagnosis of congenital anomalies

It may result in incorrect assessment of risk status and future growth (correct)

It may impact the bonding between mother and child

It may affect the nutritional plan of the newborn

What is the primary focus of assessing birth weights and lengths?

To determine the risk status of the newborn (correct)

To monitor the growth of the newborn over time

To evaluate the mother's nutritional status during pregnancy

To assess the effectiveness of prenatal care

Why is it essential to have accurate birth weights and lengths?

To provide a baseline for assessment of risk status and future growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of birth weights and lengths in neonatal care?

They provide a baseline for assessment of risk status and future growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of birth weight curves?

To identify intrauterine growth restriction Signup and view all the answers

What is the comparison based on in the birth weight curves shown in Figure 7.1?

Neonates dated by last menstrual period vs. obstetrics estimate Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of dating neonates by last menstrual period versus obstetrics estimate?

It influences the determination of the neonate's gestational age Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating birth weight curves for different populations?

To identify neonates that require closer monitoring for growth restriction Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using birth weight curves in neonatal care?

It provides a standardized way to assess the neonate's growth and development Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the formation of irregular areas of deep blue pigmentation, usually in sacral and gluteal regions, commonly seen in newborns of African, Native American, Asian, or Hispanic descent?

Mongolian spots Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to turn the head from side to side when prone?

Trunk incurvation reflex Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of breaths per minute for a newborn?

60-80 breaths/min Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the small, white epithelial cysts along the midline of the hard palate?

Epstein pearls Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of heart rate for a newborn?

120-180 beats/min Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the flat, deep pink, localized areas usually seen on the nape of the neck, upper eyelid, glabella, or on the upper lip?

Nevus simplex Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of systolic blood pressure for a newborn in the calf?

60-90 mmHg Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the high-arched palate?

Intact, high-arched palate Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to hold the head in a horizontal line with the back when held prone?

Momentary ability to hold head erect Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of weight for a large for gestational age (LGA) infant?

>90th percentile Signup and view all the answers