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What does the absence of red reflex in the eye of a newborn indicate?
What does the absence of red reflex in the eye of a newborn indicate?
During the PERRLA examination, what does the 'P' stand for?
During the PERRLA examination, what does the 'P' stand for?
What is the cause of Ophthalmia neonatorum in newborns?
What is the cause of Ophthalmia neonatorum in newborns?
What is the significance of low set ears in a newborn?
What is the significance of low set ears in a newborn?
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What does the presence of nasal flaring in a newborn indicate?
What does the presence of nasal flaring in a newborn indicate?
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What is the term used to describe urethral opening on the dorsal surface of the penis?
What is the term used to describe urethral opening on the dorsal surface of the penis?
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Which ear abnormality is described as 'small ear pinna'?
Which ear abnormality is described as 'small ear pinna'?
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Which condition is characterized by undescended testes in males?
Which condition is characterized by undescended testes in males?
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What is the term for the inflammation of the umbilical cord in newborns?
What is the term for the inflammation of the umbilical cord in newborns?
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In newborn females, what may be present due to withdrawal of maternal hormones?
In newborn females, what may be present due to withdrawal of maternal hormones?
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What is assessed in newborns to detect any lateral deviation of the spine?
What is assessed in newborns to detect any lateral deviation of the spine?
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Which condition may be suspected if there is an absence of meconium within 24 hours after birth?
Which condition may be suspected if there is an absence of meconium within 24 hours after birth?
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What is the function of the fontanelles in newborns?
What is the function of the fontanelles in newborns?
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Which fontanelle is diamond-shaped and fuses around 12 to 18 months of age?
Which fontanelle is diamond-shaped and fuses around 12 to 18 months of age?
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What is the significance of cephalhematoma in newborns?
What is the significance of cephalhematoma in newborns?
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Which fontanelle is triangular-shaped and typically fuses at around 6 weeks of age?
Which fontanelle is triangular-shaped and typically fuses at around 6 weeks of age?
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What is Caput succedaneum in newborns and how long does it typically take to resolve?
What is Caput succedaneum in newborns and how long does it typically take to resolve?
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What is the cause of fontanelles in newborns being wide gaps between sutures?
What is the cause of fontanelles in newborns being wide gaps between sutures?
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