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What does post-natal mean? - correct answer ✔✔After birth, the first few weeks after birth
What is the APGAR score? - correct answer ✔✔A test used to assess how well the baby is doing outside
the womb and whether it needs medical assistance
When is it carried out? - correct answer ✔✔One minute and five minutes after birth
What does the A mean? - correct answer ✔✔Activity
—indicates health and tone of muscle
What does the P stand for? - correct answer ✔✔Pulse
—strength of the heartbeat regulated by pulse
What does the G mean? - correct answer ✔✔Grimace
—sees if baby is alert to stimuli including facial expression
What does the A mean? - correct answer ✔✔Appearance
—skin should be pink to show lungs are working
What does the R mean? - correct answer ✔✔Respiration
—breathing indicates health of lungs
What does an 8-10 score indicate? - correct answer ✔✔Usually need routine care
, What does a 5-7 score indicate? - correct answer ✔✔May need breathing help from vigorous skin rub or
giving oxygen
What does a score below 5 indicate? - correct answer ✔✔May need special care and a paediatrician may
be called if it hasnt improved after 5 minutes
What does a 0-2 score indicate? - correct answer ✔✔Shows severe asphyxia and will need emergancy
help
What are infantile haemangiomas? - correct answer ✔✔Raised marks on the skin that are usually red
and can appear anywhere on the skin. They grow in the first six months but shrink and disappear by the
age of 7.
What are salmon patches? - correct answer ✔✔Flat, red patches that appear on the eyelids, neck or
forehead at birth. They can be more noticeable when a baby cries due to blood flow. Most fade within a
few months but can remain for four years or longer
What are Mongolian spots? - correct answer ✔✔Bluish patches of darker pigment appearing mostly on
the bottom and on black skin. It can be mistaken for bruises but are harmless and disappear by the age
of 4
What is vernix? - correct answer ✔✔White, greasy substance that covers the baby's skin
What does vernix do? - correct answer ✔✔It is a natural moisturiser and provides a protective layer
which prevents infection and should be left to absorb naturally
What is lanugo? - correct answer ✔✔Found on the skin of premature babies and is a fine layer of hair
which has usually disappeared by birth
What does lanugo do? - correct answer ✔✔Helps keep the body temperature regular and is shed in
months 7-8 of pregnancy. It leaves quickly
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