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Normal Variations and Abnormal Findings

- Milia are small, raised white spots commonly found on the nose and chin of newborns, which typically resolve without treatment.

Normal Variations

- Mongolian spots are bluish or purple spots that may appear on the back or bottom of newborns, representing normal variations.

Normal Variations

- Head circumference should be approximately 2-3 cm larger than the chest circumference in a healthy newborn.

Variations

- It is important to recognize what is considered normal in a newborn to differentiate it from abnormal findings.

Questions on Normal Variations and Abnormal Findings

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","E"]

Explanation

The New Ballard Scale is a scale that estimates the gestational age of a newborn infant based on physical and neuromuscular characteristics. The physical characteristics include skin texture, lanugo, plantar surface, breast tissue, eye/ear and genitals. The neuromuscular characteristics include posture, square window, arm recoil, popliteal angle, scarf sign and heel to ear.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

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