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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?

Plantar flexion and flexion of the toes (C) Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the crawling reflex typically disappear?

6 weeks (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Harlequin color change (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Harlequin color change?

It is entirely harmless and has no associated problems (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Head held to one side with chin pointing to the opposite side (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

4 (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Menstruation history (B) Signup and view all the answers