[Answered]: Please read chapter 18 and be prepared to describe…

Please read chapter 18 and be prepared to describe the following features about the physical assessment of the newborn. You should also be prepared to explain associated terms, reflexes, normal and/or abnormal findings. You will have 10 minutes to prepare in class. Newborn Head, Face & Mouth Caput succedaneum Cephalohematoma Epstiens’ Pearls Milia Neck, Chest & Abdomen Describe Newborn Vital signs (Temp., HR, Resp) Describe the newborns measurements (head, chest, abdomen & length) Vernix caseosa Witch’s milk Back & Upper Extremities Polydactyl Syndactyl Simean crease/line Mongolian spots Male/Female Genitalia & Lower Extremities Hymenal tag Epispadias Hypospadias Pseudomenstruation Ortolani’s mauever Describe the newborn skin color, birthmarks, sleep pattern and medications Describe the following newborn reflexes: Sucking, rooting and blink Palmar grasp, Tonic Neck/Fencer & Moro Stepping, Plantar grasp & Babinski