APGAR Score
What APGAR score generally indicates a healthy newborn?
7–10
What is caput succedaneum?
Swelling of the soft tissues of the scalp.
What facial feature is common in Down syndrome?
Upward slanting eyes.
What substance builds up in the blood to cause jaundice?
Bilirubin
What respiratory problem may occur in infants of diabetic mothers?
Respiratory Distress
What APGAR score indicates moderate distress?
4-6
What is cephalohematoma?
Collection of blood beneath the periosteum of a cranial bone.
What oral feature may interfere with feeding?
Protruding tongue
What is the most common treatment for newborn jaundice?
Phototherapy
What metabolic problem is common in infants of diabetic mothers?
Hypoglycemia.
What APGAR score indicates severe distress requiring immediate intervention?
0-3
Which condition is caused by pressure during delivery and usually resolves quickly?
Caput succedaneum.
What hand finding is common in Down syndrome?
Single deep crease across the palm.
What type of jaundice appears within the first 24 hours and indicates a problem?
Pathological jaundice.
How long should the infant’s blood glucose be closely monitored after birth?
The first 2 days of life.
When are APGAR scores usually assessed?
At 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth.
Which condition involves bleeding under the skull bone and may take weeks to resolve?
Cephalohematoma
What foot finding is common in Down syndrome?
Wide space between the first and second toes.
What type of jaundice is considered normal after birth?
Physiological jaundice.
What behavioral signs may indicate low blood sugar in the newborn?
Irritability and tremors
What five categories are included in the APGAR score?
Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respirations.
Which condition may increase risk of jaundice due to blood breakdown?
Cephalohematoma.
What muscle tone is often seen in infants with Down syndrome?
Hypotonia (floppy posture).
Where should the nurse assess for jaundice in a newborn?
Skin, sclera, and mucous membranes.
What is the term for a baby weighing more than about 9 pounds at birth?
Macrosomia