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1
Q

What is the APGAR score?

A

First test designed to assess the newborn for any medical emergency, given at 1 minute and again at 5 minutes

2
Q

What is assessed in the APGAR score?

A
Appearance (colour)
Pulse
Grimace (reflexes)
Activity (movement)
Respiration (breathing + effort)
3
Q

What does a single intramuscular dose of vitamin K help to prevent in a newborn?

A

Haemorrhagic disease

4
Q

List ways of assessing the Airway in a child

A

Inspect
Noises
Head-tilt, chin lift

5
Q

List ways of assessing Breathing in a child

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Effort
Chest movements
Noises (stridor, wheeze)
Oximetry

6
Q

List ways of assessing Circulation in a child

A
Pulse
Capillary refill
Blood pressure
Skin perfusion
Urine output
7
Q

List signs of dehydration in a child

A
Decreased skin turgor
Sunken fontanelles
Dry skin/mouth
Reduced urine output
Low BP in late stages