CMS Newborn Assessment & Neonatal Care Flashcards
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Which head circumference measurement is considered within normal range for a full-term newborn?
Answer: 32–38 cm
Normal term newborn head circumference is 32–38 cm, with 34–35 cm being the average.
A newborn develops jaundice within the first 24 hours of life. Which condition must be ruled out first?
Answer: Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)
Jaundice appearing within the first 24 hours is always pathological and most commonly due to hemolytic disease caused by ABO or Rh incompatibility.
Which vitamin is routinely administered to all newborns at birth to prevent hemorrhagic disease?
Answer: Vitamin K
Vitamin K is given intramuscularly at birth because newborns have low gut flora and cannot produce adequate vitamin K, risking hemorrhagic disease of the newborn.
What is the normal respiratory rate for a term newborn at rest?
Answer: 30–60 breaths/min
Normal neonatal respiratory rate is 30–60 breaths per minute; rates above 60 are considered tachypnea.
A newborn is noted to have a single transverse palmar crease bilaterally. This finding is most commonly associated with:
Answer: Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
A single transverse palmar crease (simian crease) is classically associated with Trisomy 21, though it can be a normal variant.
Which screening test is mandated for all US newborns to detect hypothyroidism and metabolic disorders?
Answer: Newborn metabolic screening (heel-stick panel)
The heel-stick newborn metabolic screening panel detects conditions such as congenital hypothyroidism, PKU, and galactosemia before symptoms appear.