Test Bank for Tappero & Honeyfield’s Physical Assessment of the Newborn 7th Edition Witt, Wallman | All Chapters Completely Covered Latest Graded A+

Test Bank for Tappero & Honeyfield’s Physical
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y2 Assessment of the Newborn 7th Edition Witt, Wallman |
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y2 All Chapters Completely Covered Latest Graded A+
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,Table of Contents
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Part I: Approach to Newborn Assessment
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Chapter 1: Principles of Physical Assessment
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Chapter 2: Gestational Age Assessment
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Chapter 3: Newborn History and Recording of Finding
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Part II: Assessment of Body Systems
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Chapter 4: Skin Assessment
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Chapter 5 Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Neck
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Chapter 6: Chest and Lungs
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Chapter 7 Cardiovascular Assessment
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Chapter 8: Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System
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Chapter 9: Genitourinary System
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Chapter 10: Musculoskeletal System
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Chapter 11: Neurologic Assessment
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Chapter 12: Head Shape and Sutures
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Part III: Special Assessments
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Chapter 13: Behavioral Assessment
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Chapter 14: Newborn Pain Assessment and Management
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Chapter 15: Assessment of the Dysmorphic Newborn
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,Part IV: Comprehensive Integration
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Chapter 16: Putting It All Together
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Chapter 17: Documentation and Communication
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, MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (30) y2 y2 y2




1. A newborn is assessed at 38 weeks gestation with abundant vernix caseosa,
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y2 flat areolae, and faint red soles. What is the most appropriate next step?
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 A) Diagnose post-term infant
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 B) Perform a Ballard gestational age assessment
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 C) Immediate NICU admission
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 D) Repeat assessment in 24 hours
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Answer: B y2




Explanation: The findings suggest possible physiologic immaturity inconsistent with
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y2 38 weeks. A standardized gestational age assessment like the Ballard Score should
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y2 be performed to reconcile chronological and physical maturity. This is critical before
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y2 making management decisions or diagnosing post-term status.
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2. Which cranial suture normally remains open until approximately 18 months
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y2 of age to accommodate brain growth?
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 A) Sagittal suture
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 B) Coronal suture
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 C) Anterior fontanel
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 D) Lambdoid suture
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Explanation: The anterior fontanel is the diamond-shaped membranous gap
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y2 between the frontal and parietal bones. It typically closes between 12–18 months.
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y2 The posterior fontanel closes much earlier, by 2–3 months. Sutures generally close
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y2 in the second year of life.
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