NURS 306 QUIZ 4 | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026/2027 UPDATE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
Appropriate for gestational age (AGA) - ANSWERS-Weight is between 10th
and 90th percentile
Large for gestational age (LGA) - ANSWERS-Weight is above 90th percentile
small for gestational age (SGA) - ANSWERS-weight is less than 10th
percentile
low birth weight - ANSWERS-weight of 2,500 g or less
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) - ANSWERS-Growth rate does not meet
expected norms
term birth - ANSWERS-birth between the beginning of week 37 and then end
of 42 weeks gestation
preterm (premature) - ANSWERS-baby delivered before 37 weeks of
gestation
postterm (postdate) - ANSWERS-Born after completion of 42 weeks gestation
postmature - ANSWERS-Born after the completion of 42 weeks of gestation
with evidence of placental insufficiency.
,sequence that newborn vitals are checked - ANSWERS-respirations, heart
rate, blood pressure, temperature
newborn respiratory rate - ANSWERS-30-60 per min with short periods of
apnea less than 15 seconds
When is the most critical adjustment to extrauterine life? - ANSWERS-during
the cutting of the umbilical cord
0-3 APGAR score indicates - ANSWERS-severe distress
4-6 APGAR score indicates: - ANSWERS-moderate difficulty
7-10 APGAR score indicates - ANSWERS-minimal or no difficulty
A newborn's weight should include - ANSWERS-pounds, oz, and grams
newborn length is measured - ANSWERS-from crown to heel of the foot
head circumference should be measured at - ANSWERS-the greatest
diameter (occipital to frontal)
Where should abdominal circumference be taken? - ANSWERS-above the
umbilicus
Meconium staining can indicate - ANSWERS-fetal hypoxia
expected weight of the neonate - ANSWERS-2,500 to 4,000 g (5.5-8.8 lbs)
, What is the expected length of a newborn? - ANSWERS-45-55 cm (18-22 in)
When is a gestational age assessment performed? - ANSWERS-within 48
hours after birth
s/sx of respiratory distress - ANSWERS-nasal flaring and grunting
Newborn heart rate - ANSWERS-normal 110 - 160 bpm
How is apical pulse rate assessed in the newborn? - ANSWERS-for one full
minute, over the 4th or fifth left intercostal space, preferably while sleeping
normal newborn blood pressure - ANSWERS-60/40 - 80/50
normal newborn temp - ANSWERS-36.5-37.5 C (97.7-99.5 F)
Is newborn jaundice normal on the third day of life? - ANSWERS-Yes, it should
decrease on its own
Are cracks in the newborn's hands and feet normal? - ANSWERS-Yes
Is peeling if the skin a few days after birth normal for the term newborn? -
ANSWERS-yes
vernix caseosa - ANSWERS-thick, cheesy substance made up of sebum and
shed epithelial cells
ANSWERS | 2026/2027 UPDATE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
Appropriate for gestational age (AGA) - ANSWERS-Weight is between 10th
and 90th percentile
Large for gestational age (LGA) - ANSWERS-Weight is above 90th percentile
small for gestational age (SGA) - ANSWERS-weight is less than 10th
percentile
low birth weight - ANSWERS-weight of 2,500 g or less
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) - ANSWERS-Growth rate does not meet
expected norms
term birth - ANSWERS-birth between the beginning of week 37 and then end
of 42 weeks gestation
preterm (premature) - ANSWERS-baby delivered before 37 weeks of
gestation
postterm (postdate) - ANSWERS-Born after completion of 42 weeks gestation
postmature - ANSWERS-Born after the completion of 42 weeks of gestation
with evidence of placental insufficiency.
,sequence that newborn vitals are checked - ANSWERS-respirations, heart
rate, blood pressure, temperature
newborn respiratory rate - ANSWERS-30-60 per min with short periods of
apnea less than 15 seconds
When is the most critical adjustment to extrauterine life? - ANSWERS-during
the cutting of the umbilical cord
0-3 APGAR score indicates - ANSWERS-severe distress
4-6 APGAR score indicates: - ANSWERS-moderate difficulty
7-10 APGAR score indicates - ANSWERS-minimal or no difficulty
A newborn's weight should include - ANSWERS-pounds, oz, and grams
newborn length is measured - ANSWERS-from crown to heel of the foot
head circumference should be measured at - ANSWERS-the greatest
diameter (occipital to frontal)
Where should abdominal circumference be taken? - ANSWERS-above the
umbilicus
Meconium staining can indicate - ANSWERS-fetal hypoxia
expected weight of the neonate - ANSWERS-2,500 to 4,000 g (5.5-8.8 lbs)
, What is the expected length of a newborn? - ANSWERS-45-55 cm (18-22 in)
When is a gestational age assessment performed? - ANSWERS-within 48
hours after birth
s/sx of respiratory distress - ANSWERS-nasal flaring and grunting
Newborn heart rate - ANSWERS-normal 110 - 160 bpm
How is apical pulse rate assessed in the newborn? - ANSWERS-for one full
minute, over the 4th or fifth left intercostal space, preferably while sleeping
normal newborn blood pressure - ANSWERS-60/40 - 80/50
normal newborn temp - ANSWERS-36.5-37.5 C (97.7-99.5 F)
Is newborn jaundice normal on the third day of life? - ANSWERS-Yes, it should
decrease on its own
Are cracks in the newborn's hands and feet normal? - ANSWERS-Yes
Is peeling if the skin a few days after birth normal for the term newborn? -
ANSWERS-yes
vernix caseosa - ANSWERS-thick, cheesy substance made up of sebum and
shed epithelial cells
