Peripartum Events and Growth Assessment

Which of the following is NOT considered a significant peripartum event?

What is considered the best indicator of gestational age?

The Ballard method estimates gestational age based on which criteria?

What does 'AGA' stand for when plotting birth weight and gestational age?

What does the term 'IUGR' refer to?

Which of the following factors does NOT typically influence birth weight for gestational age?

In SGA infants, what is indicated by a symmetrical growth disorder?

What is used to supplement the birth weight related to gestational age for IUGR diagnosis?

What is indicated by asymmetrical growth restriction?

Which of these conditions is commonly associated with symmetrical growth restriction?

Compared to AGA infants, what is generally true of SGA infants?

Which of the following is a common risk for LGA infants of diabetic mothers (IDMs)?

Which of these is a common risk specifically for SGA infants?

What is generally the prognosis for asymmetrical growth-restricted infants whose intrauterine brain growth has been spared?

Which of the following is a risk often associated with LGA infants, regardless of the mother's diabetic status?

What does the knowledge of birth weight in relation to gestational age allow?

What is the primary goal of a newborn physical examination?

In what order should the newborn physical assessment be completed?

Which maneuvers should be performed last during a newborn physical exam?

What is the expected range for a newborn's heart rate?

What is the normal respiratory rate range for a newborn?

What is the typical range for a newborn's systolic blood pressure on the first day of life?

What is typically the cause of an irregularly irregular heart rate in a newborn?

What is mentioned as something being identified, other than the infant's health, during the newborn exam?

What is the typical size range for the anterior fontanelle in a newborn?

A bony defect along the sagittal suture in the parietal bones, sometimes seen in genetic syndromes, is known as which type of fontanelle?

Which of the following is a concern if found after birth, rather than immediately after birth as a normal presentation?

Facial nerve palsy in a newborn is best identified during which activity?

What is a hyphema of the eye in the context of a new born?

What do dark spots or an absent red reflex in an infant's eye require?

Why might bilateral choanal atresia or stenosis be a cause for concern in newborns?

How is the patency of the nares typically checked in a newborn?

What does a high-pitched cry in a newborn, especially when coupled with hypotonia, potentially indicate?

At what gestational age does the sucking reflex typically become observable in newborns?

Until what age is the palmar grasp reflex typically present in a newborn?

Which action is characteristic of the Moro (startle) reflex in newborns?

What is the primary focus of care in a level 1 nursery for well neonates?

Which of the following is typically administered to prevent gonococcal ophthalmia in newborns?

Why do some newborns require cord blood to be collected and tested at birth?

What action should be taken if a newborn's bedside glucose reading is below 45 mg/dL?

At what age should hematocrit be measured in infants at risk for polycythemia or anemia?

When are state-sponsored newborn genetic screens typically performed?

Why is a repeat PKU test often required at 8-14 days of age?

Which of the following conditions is NOT explicitly mentioned as part of newborn genetic screens?

In infants at risk of hypoglycemia, bedside glucose testing is recommended; what level should prompt a lab confirmation and treatment?

What is the recommended duration for nursing each breast during a feeding session?

What can a mother do to improve latch if the breast is too firm for the baby?

Besides the standard inborn errors tested, what other conditions are sometimes included in an expanded newborn screen?

Which of the following peripartum events is MOST likely to influence immediate neonatal care decisions?

What aspect of a newborn's assessment provides the MOST direct insight into the developmental maturity of the nervous system?

Which factor has the MOST direct impact on the determination of a baby's size relative to its gestational age?

An infant with a birth weight at the 7th percentile, length at the 15th percentile, and OFC at the 6th percentile would be classified as which of the following?

When evaluating an infant’s growth, in what aspect is asymmetrical growth restriction primarily characterized?

In a scenario where regional standards for gestational age are not available, what should be given MOST consideration when assessing a newborn's size?

What is the primary focus of the physical examination conducted immediately in the delivery room?

What is the primary purpose of using the Ballard method in newborn assessment, in addition to, not instead of, the date of the last menstrual period?

When a diagnosis of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is suspected, the use of birth weight related to gestational age serves primarily as which of the following ?

What do serial Apgar scores best describe?

What does cyanosis or pallor in a newborn suggest?

During the skeletal examination at delivery, which situation would warrant the closest inspection of bones?

A finding of only one artery and one vein in the umbilical cord slightly increases the risk of which condition in the newborn?

Which finding during placental examination is associated with small infants?

Why is the identification of placental membranes and vessels particularly important?

What is the main reason for examining the placenta for infarcts or clots?

What is the significance of a posterior fontanelle measuring greater than 1 cm in a newborn?

What finding, during a newborn eye examination, most urgently warrants an ophthalmologic consultation?

Why are newborns obligate nose breathers?

A newborn presents with an asymmetric grimace during crying. This is most suggestive of what condition?

What does the presence of a hyphema in a newborn indicate?

While examining a newborn for patency of the nares, what confirms that there is no obstruction?

What is the clinical significance of overriding sutures shortly after birth?

What could Leukokoria be caused by in a newborn?

During a newborn physical exam, what finding might indicate a hip dislocation?

What does palpating the abdomen of a neonate commonly reveal due to their superficial positioning?

What is considered a normal finding in a female infant's genitalia during the initial days after birth?

What should be assessed concerning the anus during a newborn exam?

Which of these would be a specific finding when assessing the skeleton of a newborn?

What is a common underlying cause of arthrogryposis in newborns?

What sensory abilities are normal in newborns that facilitate recognition of their mother soon after birth?

What is the typical visual acuity of a newborn at birth?

A neonate exhibits a high-pitched cry and hypotonia. What potential underlying issue should be considered?

When does the palmar grasp reflex typically develop and disappear in a newborn?

What is the primary goal of screening for critical congenital heart disease in newborn nurseries?

What is the expected arm movement pattern when eliciting the Moro (startle) reflex in a newborn?

When is pulse oximetry typically performed for critical congenital heart disease screening in newborns?

Which preventative measure is routinely used in the newborn nursery to protect against gonococcal ophthalmia?

When is vitamin K typically administered to a newborn and what is the purpose?

What is the recommended positioning for infants to minimize the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

Within what timeframe should a healthy full-term infant be allowed to feed on demand?

If a mother's HBsAg status is unknown, when should the Hepatitis B vaccine be administered to the neonate?

Why is cord blood collected for blood typing and Coombs testing when the mother's blood type is O or Rh-negative?

What is a key criteria in determining if a neonate is ready for feeding?

Under what conditions is a newborn's discharge at 24-36 hours considered safe and appropriate?

A newborn's bedside glucose reading is below 45 mg/dL. What is the next recommended action?

Which of the following conditions is a clear contraindication for early newborn discharge?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, which infants should be observed in the hospital for at least 48 hours?