Which finding in the newborn is considered abnormal? a. ...

[HCHenry]

Which finding in the newborn is considered abnormal?
 
  a. Nystagmus
  b. Profuse drooling
  c. Dark green or black stools
  d. Slight vaginal reddish discharge

Question 2

ANS: B Mongolian spots are irregular areas of deep blue pigmentation, which are common variations found in newborns of African, Asian, Native American, or Hispanic descent. Acrocyanosis is cyanosis of the hands and feet; this is a usual finding in infants
 
  a. 60 to 80 beats/min
  b. 80 to 100 beats/min
  c. 120 to 140 beats/min
  d. 160 to 180 beats/min

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Profuse drooling and salivation are potential signs of a major abnormality. Newborns with esophageal atresia cannot swallow their oral secretions, resulting in excessive drooling. Nystagmus is an involuntary movement of the eyes. This is a common variation in newborns. Meconium, the first stool of newborns, is dark green or black. A pseudomenstruation may be present in normal newborns. This is a blood-tinged or mucoid vaginal discharge.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The pulse rate of the newborn varies with periods of reactivity. Usually the pulse rate is between 120 and 140 beats/min. Sixty to 100 beats/min is too slow for a newborn, and 160 to 180 beats/min is too fast for a newborn.