18 Questions
What does the absence of red reflex in the eye of a newborn indicate?
Congenital cataract or retinoblastoma
During the PERRLA examination, what does the 'P' stand for?
Pupil
What is the cause of Ophthalmia neonatorum in newborns?
Neisseria gonococcus
What is the significance of low set ears in a newborn?
Down syndrome
What does the presence of nasal flaring in a newborn indicate?
Respiratory distress
What is the term used to describe urethral opening on the dorsal surface of the penis?
Epispadias
Which ear abnormality is described as 'small ear pinna'?
Microtia
Which condition is characterized by undescended testes in males?
Cryptorchidism
What is the term for the inflammation of the umbilical cord in newborns?
Omphalitis
In newborn females, what may be present due to withdrawal of maternal hormones?
Pseudomenstruation
What is assessed in newborns to detect any lateral deviation of the spine?
Scoliosis
Which condition may be suspected if there is an absence of meconium within 24 hours after birth?
Congenital Abnormality
What is the function of the fontanelles in newborns?
To allow for brain growth
Which fontanelle is diamond-shaped and fuses around 12 to 18 months of age?
Anterior fontanelle
What is the significance of cephalhematoma in newborns?
It is due to improper venous drainage
Which fontanelle is triangular-shaped and typically fuses at around 6 weeks of age?
Posterior fontanelle
What is Caput succedaneum in newborns and how long does it typically take to resolve?
Fluid accumulation between periosteum and bone
What is the cause of fontanelles in newborns being wide gaps between sutures?
To allow for skull expansion during birth
Learn about the importance of assessing a newborn's eye and ear health, including common infections and examinations such as PERRLA. Understand how to identify signs of infection and weakness in extraocular muscles.
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