NUR 316 - Maternal Infant Exam 2
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Acrocyanosis - Answer blueness of the extremities
Barlow's Maneuver - Answer Test designed to detect subluxation or dislocation of the hip. A
dysplastic joint will be felt to be dislocated as the femur leaves the acetabulum.
caput succedaneum - Answer A collection of fluid in the soft tissues of the scalp that may
override the suture lines. Caused by pressure on the presenting part of the head against the
cervix during labor.
Diastasis Recti - Answer gap between abdominal recti muscles
Epstein pearls - Answer Small, white, round epithelial cysts on the hard palate and along the
gum margins
Erythema neonatorum toxicum - Answer "Newborn rash" or flea bite rash. A generalized rash
characterized by red, elevated papules appearing around 24-48 hours of age. Resolves without
treatment.
Frontanelle - Answer soft spot between the skull bones of an infant
Languo - Answer Fine hair covering the fetus
Milia - Answer White, pinpoint papules on the chin and/or nose resulting from unopened
sebaceous glands.
Molding - Answer Shaping of the fetal head during movement through the birth canal.
Mongolian spots - Answer Bluish/black pigmentation over the buttock and the lower back
, Ortolani's manoeuvre - Answer The procedure to rule out congenital hip dislocation. Positive
sign is a click
pseudomenstruation - Answer Vaginal bleeding in the newborn, resulting from withdrawal of
placental hormones.
Rugae - Answer ridges on the hard palate and the wall of the stomach
Subconjuctival Hemorrhage - Answer Area of bleeding on the sclera from changes in the
vascular tension during birth
Telangiectatic Nevi - Answer Flat, pink or red marks that easily blanch and are found on the
back of the neck, nose, upper eyelids, and middle of forehead
Vernix Caseosa - Answer cheesy substance covering the skin of the fetus
Moro - Answer Infant makes an embracing motion by arching its back, extending legs,
throwing arms outward, and then bringing the arms toward the body when the infant is being
held horizontally back and its head drops slightly. This disappears after 6 months and helps
infants cling to their mothers.
Rooting - Answer a reflex in which a newborn turns its head in response to a gentle stimulus
on its cheek
Sucking - Answer Is stimulated when something is put into baby's mouth
Startle - Answer response that one makes after a sudden, unexpected loud noise or similar
sudden stimulus
Palmar grasp - Answer An infant reflex that occurs when something is placed in the infant's
palm; the infant grasps the object.
Tonic neck (fencing) - Answer When the child's head is turned to the side, the arm on that side
will straighten and the opposite arm will bend
Final Exam with All Quality Complete
Answers 2025-2026 Updated.
Acrocyanosis - Answer blueness of the extremities
Barlow's Maneuver - Answer Test designed to detect subluxation or dislocation of the hip. A
dysplastic joint will be felt to be dislocated as the femur leaves the acetabulum.
caput succedaneum - Answer A collection of fluid in the soft tissues of the scalp that may
override the suture lines. Caused by pressure on the presenting part of the head against the
cervix during labor.
Diastasis Recti - Answer gap between abdominal recti muscles
Epstein pearls - Answer Small, white, round epithelial cysts on the hard palate and along the
gum margins
Erythema neonatorum toxicum - Answer "Newborn rash" or flea bite rash. A generalized rash
characterized by red, elevated papules appearing around 24-48 hours of age. Resolves without
treatment.
Frontanelle - Answer soft spot between the skull bones of an infant
Languo - Answer Fine hair covering the fetus
Milia - Answer White, pinpoint papules on the chin and/or nose resulting from unopened
sebaceous glands.
Molding - Answer Shaping of the fetal head during movement through the birth canal.
Mongolian spots - Answer Bluish/black pigmentation over the buttock and the lower back
, Ortolani's manoeuvre - Answer The procedure to rule out congenital hip dislocation. Positive
sign is a click
pseudomenstruation - Answer Vaginal bleeding in the newborn, resulting from withdrawal of
placental hormones.
Rugae - Answer ridges on the hard palate and the wall of the stomach
Subconjuctival Hemorrhage - Answer Area of bleeding on the sclera from changes in the
vascular tension during birth
Telangiectatic Nevi - Answer Flat, pink or red marks that easily blanch and are found on the
back of the neck, nose, upper eyelids, and middle of forehead
Vernix Caseosa - Answer cheesy substance covering the skin of the fetus
Moro - Answer Infant makes an embracing motion by arching its back, extending legs,
throwing arms outward, and then bringing the arms toward the body when the infant is being
held horizontally back and its head drops slightly. This disappears after 6 months and helps
infants cling to their mothers.
Rooting - Answer a reflex in which a newborn turns its head in response to a gentle stimulus
on its cheek
Sucking - Answer Is stimulated when something is put into baby's mouth
Startle - Answer response that one makes after a sudden, unexpected loud noise or similar
sudden stimulus
Palmar grasp - Answer An infant reflex that occurs when something is placed in the infant's
palm; the infant grasps the object.
Tonic neck (fencing) - Answer When the child's head is turned to the side, the arm on that side
will straighten and the opposite arm will bend
