Newborn Assessment Exam
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What is the age range for the assessment of gestational age using the NBS method?

  • 20-44 weeks (correct)
  • 15-35 weeks
  • 20-40 weeks
  • 10-30 weeks
  • What is the main purpose of the Ballard Scale?

  • To assess the nutritional status of the newborn
  • To diagnose torticollis in the newborn
  • To estimate the gestational age of the newborn (correct)
  • To monitor the growth of the newborn
  • What is the characteristic of the crawling reflex in newborns?

  • Making crawling movements with arms and legs when placed on abdomen (correct)
  • Flexion of the elbows and knees
  • Tonic neck reflex
  • Rigid extension of the arms and legs
  • What is the Babinski reflex characterized by?

    <p>Plantar flexion and flexion of the toes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does the crawling reflex typically disappear?

    <p>6 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the color changes observed in the newborn when lying on the side?

    <p>Harlequin color change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Harlequin color change?

    <p>It is entirely harmless and has no associated problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical position of the head in a newborn with torticollis?

    <p>Head held to one side with chin pointing to the opposite side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many phases are there in the assessment of a newborn?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method of assessing gestational age based on the first day of the last menstruation period?

    <p>Menstruation history</p> Signup and view all the answers

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