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Kyron Sanders
on Oct 15, 2024Verified
An assessment of the newborn's appearance,pulse,reflex,activity,and breathing is called the
A) Brazelton Neonatal Assessment.
B) Apgar scale.
C) Phenylketonuria or PKU screening.
D) Appleton's Neotatal Assessment of pulse and breathing.
Apgar Scale
Standard measurement of a newborn's condition; it assesses appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration.
Newborn's Appearance
Describes the physical characteristics and initial health status of a baby immediately after birth.
Pulse
The rhythmic throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically felt in the wrists or neck.
- Describe assessments and care for newborns immediately after birth.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe assessments and care for newborns immediately after birth.