Neonate-Newborn Physical Assessment Wk 2 (Exam 2) PDF
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This document provides information on neonatal newborn physical assessment, including an evaluation tool to assess the physical status. It details the APGAR score and other important factors to evaluate newborns.
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Neonate – Newborn (NEONATE):first 28 days after birth) Physical Assessment This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC Evaluation tool...
Neonate – Newborn (NEONATE):first 28 days after birth) Physical Assessment This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC Evaluation tool Performed at 1 minute, 5 minutes Does NOT drive interventions APGAR Score Appearance Scores the 5 signs of adaptation: Pulse Grimace Activity Color (appearance) Respiration Heart rate (pulse) Reflex irritability (grimace) Muscle tone (activity) Respiratory effort (respiration) APGAR scoring is done at 1 minute, 5 minutes, and, if necessary, 10 minutes (if the 5-minute score is
