The document outlines a newborn exam checklist that includes inspection and examination of vital signs, growth measurements, general appearance, skin, head/eyes/ears/mouth/nose (HEENT), chest, abdomen, genitourinary system, musculoskeletal system, and neurologic system. The exam evaluates things like color, activity level, posture, tone, symmetry, patency of various orifices, presence of dysmorphic features, palpation of organs, auscultation of heart/lungs, and assessment of reflexes. The goal is to check for any abnormalities, jaundice, or other problems in multiple body systems of the newborn.
The document outlines a newborn exam checklist that includes inspection and examination of vital signs, growth measurements, general appearance, skin, head/eyes/ears/mouth/nose (HEENT), chest, abdomen, genitourinary system, musculoskeletal system, and neurologic system. The exam evaluates things like color, activity level, posture, tone, symmetry, patency of various orifices, presence of dysmorphic features, palpation of organs, auscultation of heart/lungs, and assessment of reflexes. The goal is to check for any abnormalities, jaundice, or other problems in multiple body systems of the newborn.
The document outlines a newborn exam checklist that includes inspection and examination of vital signs, growth measurements, general appearance, skin, head/eyes/ears/mouth/nose (HEENT), chest, abdomen, genitourinary system, musculoskeletal system, and neurologic system. The exam evaluates things like color, activity level, posture, tone, symmetry, patency of various orifices, presence of dysmorphic features, palpation of organs, auscultation of heart/lungs, and assessment of reflexes. The goal is to check for any abnormalities, jaundice, or other problems in multiple body systems of the newborn.