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Question | Answer |
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What is Caput Succedaneum? | Swelling of a baby's scalp, Results of long labor, (will resolve) |
When does Caput Succedaneum occur? | 1st 24 hours |
What is Cephalhematoma? | From rupture of blood vessels (Hard Labor) takes a few wks to resolve. |
When changing a newborn ALWAYS fold the diaper. | ALWAYS expose the umbilical area to air! |
Anterior Fontanel is what shape? | Diamond |
When does the Anterior Fontanel close? | 12-18 months old |
What shape is the posterior Fontanel? | Triangular |
When does the posterior fontanel close? | 2-3 months old |
Head control of a baby is achieved at what age? | 3 months |
Is the dance or step reflex normal in a newborn? | Yes it is. |
What is the rooting Reflex? | turns head to side when cheek is touched. |
When does the rooting reflex disappear? | around 4 months |
Babinski Reflex is what? | When toes hyperextend when sole is stroked from heel upward across foot. |
When does the Babinski reflex disappear? | Around 1 year old |
Palmar grasp is what? | Grasping objects when palm is touched |
How long does the Palmar grasp last for? | up 4 months |
Plantar grasp is what? | when toes curl downward when sole of foot is touched |
How long does the Plantar grasp last for? | up to 8 months |
What is the moro (aka startle reflex)? | when legs flex, arms and hands extend when startled |
How long does the moro reflex last for? | Up to 6months |