GP08050739
ASSESSMENT OF THE NEWBORN: THE HEAD TO TOE ASSESSMENT
The head to toe assessment of the newborn begins with a discussion of vital signs and continues with a presentation of issues related to eye care. Normal standards are introduced in order to gauge the health of the newborn, focusing on the trunk, umbilical cord, skin, extremities, genitalia, and anus. Nurses must know this information in order to complete a thorough assessment of the newborn.

After viewing the program, the learner will be able to:
~ Measure the newborn's body temperature
~ Perform appropriate eye prophylaxis
~ Accurately measure the infant's weight, length and circumference of the head, chest and abdomen
~ Assess the infant's trunk and extremities for symmetry
~ Examine the skin for intactness, quality, turgor and color
~ Assess the infant's spine and extremities, including fingers and toes
~ Examine the newborn's genitals and anus and identify any abnormalities
~ Screen the infant for specific disorders, including hearing loss and phenylketonuria (PKU)
~ Understand the procedure required to test for PKU
DVD
17 minutes
2016
USD 315.00
 
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