Please select the best answer for each question.

1: Which of the following observations are included in Apgar scoring?
I. color II. heart rate III. sucking reflex

I, II only
II, III only
I, III only
I, II, III

2: Examination findings, at birth, for a normal, healthy newborn may include:
I. peripheral cyanosis II. vernix caseosa III. jaundice

I, II only
II, III only
I, III only
I, II, III

3: The Silverman respiratory status scale includes which observations?
I. expiratory grunt II. respiratory rate III. xiphoid retractions

I, II only
II, III only
I, III only
I, II, III

4: The purpose of the Dubowitz-Ballard scoring system is to ________________.

evaluate general health
evaluate respiratory status
evaluate central nervous system function
estimate gestational age

5: A 645 gram, 36 week newborn is best described as _________.

extremely premature
small for gestational age
post-mature
appropriate for gestational age

6: Which values are normal for a 3 kg term newborn?
I. RAW = 2.4 cm H2O/L/sec II. CLT = .004 L/cm H2O III. Inspiratory flow = 5 L/min

I, II only
II, III only
I, III only
I, II, III

7: Expected values for a term newborn on room air at two hours post-partum include:
I. PaCO2 = 35 mM Hg II. PaO2 = 65 mM Hg III. BP = 120/80

I, II only
II, III only
I, III only
I, II, III

8: Which of the following are evaluated for the Dubowitz-Ballard scale?
I. nasal flaring II. posture III. genitals

I, II only
II, III only
I, III only
I, II, III

9: Which of the following indicate a distressed neonate?
I. BP = 60/40 II. Respiratory rate = 80/min III. Umbilical arterial pH = 7.15

I, II only
II, III only
I, III only
III onlly

10: Which of the following statements correctly compare normal fetal and adult blood?

Fetal blood has greater oxygen carrying capacity
Fetal blood has fewer leukocytes
Fetal blood has a higher concentration of IgA
All of the above