NUR166 ECPI Ch 32 (Skin Integrity/Wound
Care) questions with correct answers
smegma - ANSWERA cheeselike substance secreted by the sebaceous gland near the clitoris in the
female and under the prepuce of an uncircumcised male
grasp reflex - ANSWERThe neonate's tendency to grasp anything that lightly stimulates the palm; used in
determining neurological or muscular maturity of the newborn infant
Kernicterus - ANSWERA grave form of jaundice in the newborn caused by hyperbilirubinemia and
resulting in the brain damage
Mongolian spots - ANSWERDark blue or slate grey discolorations most commonly found in lumbosacral
area; intensity and hue of color remain until fading occurs
murmur - ANSWERA sound heard while listening to the heart; caused by blood leaking through openings
that have not closed as they should have before birth
labia minora - ANSWERThe smaller, inner, folds of skin on either side of the vulva
Apgar Score - ANSWERA evaluation tool with a maximum score of 10; used to access a newborn at 1
minute and 5 minutes after delivery. Five factors(scored 0,1, or 2) are heart rate, color, muscle tone,
reflex irritability, and respiratory effort
Babinski reflex - ANSWERA newborn reflex in which the examiner strokes the side of the foot causing
the big toe to dorsiflex, and the toes will flare out
Care) questions with correct answers
smegma - ANSWERA cheeselike substance secreted by the sebaceous gland near the clitoris in the
female and under the prepuce of an uncircumcised male
grasp reflex - ANSWERThe neonate's tendency to grasp anything that lightly stimulates the palm; used in
determining neurological or muscular maturity of the newborn infant
Kernicterus - ANSWERA grave form of jaundice in the newborn caused by hyperbilirubinemia and
resulting in the brain damage
Mongolian spots - ANSWERDark blue or slate grey discolorations most commonly found in lumbosacral
area; intensity and hue of color remain until fading occurs
murmur - ANSWERA sound heard while listening to the heart; caused by blood leaking through openings
that have not closed as they should have before birth
labia minora - ANSWERThe smaller, inner, folds of skin on either side of the vulva
Apgar Score - ANSWERA evaluation tool with a maximum score of 10; used to access a newborn at 1
minute and 5 minutes after delivery. Five factors(scored 0,1, or 2) are heart rate, color, muscle tone,
reflex irritability, and respiratory effort
Babinski reflex - ANSWERA newborn reflex in which the examiner strokes the side of the foot causing
the big toe to dorsiflex, and the toes will flare out
