Newborn Assessment Addition

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Across
  1. 2. cartilage, This protrusion at the lower end of the sternum is usually seen and becomes less apparent after several weeks (2387)
  2. 5. a bulging ______ in a newborn indicated increased intracranial pressure, and a depressed _____________ indicated dehydration (same word)
  3. 8. the newborn’s alertness, resting posture, cry, and quality of muscle tone and motor activity are important factors to observe when assessing the newborn’s _______________ status
  4. 11. sign, One side of the newborn develops a deep red color while the other side remains pale due to vasodilation on one side and vasoconstriction on the other, resembling a clown suit (2383)
  5. 12. breathing, Brief temporary pauses in breathing that last 5-15 seconds with no color or heart rate changes, which is a normal finding in newborns (2395)
  6. 16. this assessment tool identifies the newborn’s behavioral responses to the environment (2393)
  7. 17. direction, Term used to describe the progress of neuromuscular tone in the newborn (2377)
  8. 18. tied), A condition in which there is a ridge of the newborn’s frenulum tissue attached to the underside of the tongue, which causes a heart shape at the tip of the tongue and can potentially interfere with breastfeeding (2387)
  9. 19. results due to general circulation fluctuations and is characterized by lacy patterns of dilated blood vessels under the skin (2383)
Down
  1. 1. patches adhering to mucus membranes, which is often acquired from an infected vaginal tract during birth, antibiotic use, or poor hand hygiene (2387)
  2. 3. Yellow pigmentation of body tissues as a result of increased bilirubin levels in the newborn due to breastfeeding (rare), hematomas, immature liver function, or other factors (2383)
  3. 4. if the newborn has a broken clavicle, what reflex is used to determine which side is unaffected? (2387)
  4. 6. Score, Evaluates the physical condition of the newborn at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth based on their HR, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and skin color (2374)
  5. 7. method of obtaining temperature that is the closest to the newborn’s rectal temperature (2832)
  6. 9. turgor, Elasticity of the skin that indicates hydration status, a need to initiate early feedings, and presence of any infectious processes (2384)
  7. 10. caseosa, “white, cheesy substance that is normally absorbed within 24 hours on the newborn” (2376)
  8. 13. discoloration of the hands and feet d/t poor peripheral circulation
  9. 14. occurs when cranial bones override during labor and birth
  10. 15. fine hair seen on preterm newborns, especially on the shoulders, forehead, back, and cheeks (2376)
  11. 17. should be strong, lusty, and of medium pitch. It is an important method of communication to alert caregivers of the newborn’s needs (2389)