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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a normal neonate (newborn) during the first 28 days of life?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a normal neonate (newborn) during the first 28 days of life?
- Exhibits active crying and quiet alert states
- Develops coordinated stepping grasps and hand-to-mouth sucking reflexes
- Responds to sensory stimuli in the environment
- Maintains a constant body temperature regardless of environmental temperature (correct)
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?
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 frequently but defecates infrequently
- Urinates and defecates frequently, with a regular schedule
- Urinates and defecates in an erratic, unpredictable pattern (correct)
- Urinates and defecates infrequently, only when sleeping
What is the MOST important characteristic of a normal neonate's (newborn's) sensory responses during the first 28 days of life?
What is the MOST important characteristic of a normal neonate's (newborn's) sensory responses during the first 28 days of life?
- They are limited and underdeveloped
- They are highly sensitive and reactive (correct)
- They are fully developed and mature
- They are inconsistent and unpredictable
Which of the following best describes the normal neonate's (newborn's) level of physical activity during the first 28 days of life?
Which of the following best describes the normal neonate's (newborn's) level of physical activity during the first 28 days of life?
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?
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?
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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.
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