Newborn Baby Characteristics

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of vernix caseosa during pregnancy?

  • To provide insulation for the baby
  • To prevent bacterial infection inside the baby (correct)
  • To help the baby breathe inside the womb
  • To aid in the baby's digestion

Why is it important not to remove sebum secretion from a baby?

  • Removing it could lead to the baby losing hair
  • It is toxic and can harm the baby
  • It is attached to the skin and removing it would peel off the scalp (correct)
  • It provides essential nutrients to the baby's skin

Which type of birthmark is known for its reddish to purplish discoloration, resembling that of a port wine?

  • NB Lesions/Mongolian Spots
  • Lanugo
  • Sebum secretion
  • Nevus Flammeus/Port-Wine Stain (correct)

What causes NB Lesions/Mongolian Spots in infants?

<p>Collections of pigment-producing cells in a deeper layer of the skin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are NB Lesions/Mongolian Spots usually found on infants at birth?

<p>Lower back or buttocks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does lanugo begin to fall off before birth?

<p>To allow for better temperature regulation after birth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin condition can be mistaken as warts or other STDs?

<p>Milia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age do Milia often disappear in children?

<p>Within 2-4 weeks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin condition is described as a keratin-filled cyst that can appear just under the epidermis or on the roof of the mouth?

<p>Milia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which skin condition does the area of skin affected grow in proportion to general growth?

<p>Capillary Hemangiomas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a prime symptom of Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum?

<p>Small rash of papules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin condition may turn gray and fade completely between ages 5-10?

<p>Hemangioma Simplex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Preguntas y respuestas
28 questions
Cardiovascular System in a Newborn Baby
40 questions
Immediate Care of the Newborn Baby
45 questions
Immediate Care of the Newborn Baby
24 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser