5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a normal neonate (newborn) during the first 28 days of life?
Maintains a constant body temperature regardless of environmental temperature
Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of a normal neonate's (newborn's) urination and defecation patterns during the first 28 days of life?
Urinates and defecates in an erratic, unpredictable pattern
What is the MOST important characteristic of a normal neonate's (newborn's) sensory responses during the first 28 days of life?
They are highly sensitive and reactive
Which of the following best describes the normal neonate's (newborn's) level of physical activity during the first 28 days of life?
Erratic and unpredictable, with no consistent patterns of activity
Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement about a normal neonate's (newborn's) sleep patterns during the first 28 days of life?
They have no consistent sleep patterns, sleeping and waking irregularly
Study Notes
Physical Characteristics of a Normal Neonate (0-28 days)
- A normal neonate develops a moro reflex, which involves stepping and groping movements.
- The neonate exhibits hand-to-mouth sucking behavior.
- Body temperature regulation is not stable, and the neonate responds quickly to environmental temperature changes.
- Sleep and urine elimination patterns are not well-established, and the neonate often exhibits an "idle" or "let-out" state.
- Active crying and quiet alert states are present in a normal neonate.
- The neonate is able to navigate and respond to its environment.
Test your knowledge on the physical characteristics of a normal neonate from birth to 28 days. Questions cover topics such as motor skills, body temperature regulation, reflexes, and behaviors typically exhibited by newborns.
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