Newborn Assessment

Question 1

Give gestational age (weeks): Premature

Answer 1

<37 weeks

Question 2

Give gestational age (weeks; range): Term

Answer 2

37-42 weeks

Question 3

Give gestational age (weeks): Post term

Answer 3

> 42 weeks

Question 4

Normal birth weight?

Answer 4

> /= 2500g

Question 5

Macrosomic baby weight?

Answer 5

> 4000g

Question 6

Low birth weight?

Answer 6

<2500g

Question 7

Very low birth weight?

Answer 7

<1500g

Question 8

Extremely low birth weight

Answer 8

<1000g

Question 9

The Lubchengco chart shows the relationship between:

Answer 9

gestation and birthweight

Question 10

Physical maturity score: Babies who have a (higher/lower) scores are physically mature.

Answer 10

higher

Question 11

Lanugo hair is mostly abundant in (immature/mature babies).

Answer 11

immature

Question 12

In the Lubchengco chart, if the value falls beyond the 90th percentile, the baby is (appropriate/small/large) for gestational age.

Answer 12

large

Question 13

Values that fall between the (range) percentile in the Lubchengco chart: baby is appropriate for gestational age.

Answer 13

10th-90th percentile

Question 14

Newborn screening is done 24 hours after birth. True/False?

Answer 14

True.

Question 15

Give the six (6) metabolic tests performed in the newborn screening program in the PHILIPPINES.

Answer 15

PKU, MSUD, CH, CAH, Galactosemia, G6PD deficiency.

Question 16

Give the metabolic disorder, that if left unmonitored, may lead to cataracts.

Answer 16

Galactosemia.

Question 17

Give the three (3) metabolic disorders that may lead to death if not monitored/tested.

Answer 17

CAH, galactosemia, MSUD

Question 18

Give the two (2) metabolic disorders that may lead to mental retardation, if not monitored/tested.

Answer 18

PKU, CAH.

Question 19

G6PD deficiency, if not tested/monitored, may lead to: (give two)

Answer 19

severe anemia, kernicterus

Question 20

Immunizations to be given to the neonate before discharge:

Answer 20

BCG, Hep. B vaccine

Question 21

If the mother is HBS antigen positive, prior to Hep. B vaccination, the baby must be given first:

Answer 21

Hep. B Ig.

Question 22

An infant diagnosed with this metabolic disorder should not be breastfed.

Answer 22

Galactosemia.

Question 23

To suction infant, begin with the _____ then the ______; to prevent ______

Answer 23

mouth, nose, aspiration

Question 24

Rubbing does not only dry but stimulate

Answer 24

crying

Question 25

Normal temperature range

Answer 25

36.5 - 37.2 C

Question 26

APGAR scoring must be performed ___ and ___ after birth

Answer 26

1 min, 5 min

Question 27

APGAR meaning

Answer 27

``` Activity Pulse Grimace Appearance Respiration ```

Question 28

bluish discoloration of hands and feet

Answer 28

acrocyanosis

Question 29

an APGAR score of 4-6 means

Answer 29

infant at risk

Question 30

an APGAR score of 7-10

Answer 30

well baby