Newborn Assessment After Birth

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What are babies assessed on after birth?

The apgar score which consists of; heart rate, respiratory effort, reflex irritability, muscle tone, and color.

What score is considered healthy in the apgar scale?

7 to 10

What is the Moro reflex?

The baby is startled. They throw out their arms and legs and then pull them towards their body.

What is the babinski reflex?

<p>When the baby's foot is stroked,they fan out their toes and twist their foot in.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tonic neck reflex?

<p>When a baby is placed on their back they make fists and turn their head to the right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the acuity at birth for vision versus adult acuity?

<p>At birth 20/4 00 about 4 in to 30 in. Adult 20/20 starts at 1 year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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