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