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What is the primary reason why accurate birth weights and lengths are important?
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?
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?
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?
Why is it essential to have accurate birth weights and lengths?
What is the significance of birth weights and lengths in neonatal care?
What is the significance of birth weights and lengths in neonatal care?
What is the primary purpose of birth weight curves?
What is the primary purpose of birth weight curves?
What is the comparison based on in the birth weight curves shown in Figure 7.1?
What is the comparison based on in the birth weight curves shown in Figure 7.1?
What is the significance of dating neonates by last menstrual period versus obstetrics estimate?
What is the significance of dating neonates by last menstrual period versus obstetrics estimate?
What is the purpose of creating birth weight curves for different populations?
What is the purpose of creating birth weight curves for different populations?
What is the advantage of using birth weight curves in neonatal care?
What is the advantage of using birth weight curves in neonatal care?
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?
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?
What is the term for the ability to turn the head from side to side when prone?
What is the term for the ability to turn the head from side to side when prone?
What is the normal range of breaths per minute for a newborn?
What is the normal range of breaths per minute for a newborn?
What is the term for the small, white epithelial cysts along the midline of the hard palate?
What is the term for the small, white epithelial cysts along the midline of the hard palate?
What is the normal range of heart rate for a newborn?
What is the normal range of heart rate for a newborn?
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?
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?
What is the normal range of systolic blood pressure for a newborn in the calf?
What is the normal range of systolic blood pressure for a newborn in the calf?
What is the term for the high-arched palate?
What is the term for the high-arched palate?
What is the term for the ability to hold the head in a horizontal line with the back when held prone?
What is the term for the ability to hold the head in a horizontal line with the back when held prone?
What is the normal range of weight for a large for gestational age (LGA) infant?
What is the normal range of weight for a large for gestational age (LGA) infant?
