HTHSCI 1CC6 Study Guide - Final Guide: Plagiocephaly, Microcephaly, Supernumerary Nipple
2 May 2016
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In preparation for the supervised practice on the assessment of the newborn, complete the following: Fetal circulation and the changes that occur to circulation at birth related to the heart. The newborn"s particular problems with temperature regulation. What pseudomenstruation in newborn females is, and why it happens. The importance of assessment of male newborns for descended testicles. For the following charts, please fill in the required information: Head circumference: 32-37 cm (12. 5-14. 5 molding common in vaginal (non-breech) 2 in); 2 cm greater than circumference of chest; from most prominent part of occiput to just above eyebrows. Chest circumference: 30-35 cm (12-14 in); from lower edge of scapulas over nipple line. Head to heel length: 48-52 cm (18-22 in) Funnel chest, barrel chest, unequal expansion (pneumonia, pneumothorax, distress), retractions (distress) Difficult to measure try to get legs extended as much as possible. Instability or 1 c deviation infection; high temperature environment hot/dehydration.
