Notes in 06 Maturity Testing - Ballard's Scoring

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Published	07/30/2024	Post term babies are at risk for {{c1::infections}} due to {{c2::↓ amniotic fluid}}
Published	07/30/2024	Why do we need the Ballard Score?{{c1::Differentiates SGA, IUGR, and Preterm babies}}
Published	07/30/2024	Neurologic maturity depends on getational age and fetal weight{{c1::F. Just gestational age despite reduced fetal weight::T/F}}
Published	07/30/2024	The Expanded Ballard score allows aging of the neonate below {{c1::26}} weeks and is accurate for up to +/- {{c1::2}} weeks
Published	07/30/2024	Ballard scoring tests for {{c1::pass::pass/act}}ive {{c1::flex::flex/extens}}or tone
Published	07/30/2024	In Ballard Scoring,Extremely preterm infants should be scored within the first {{c1::12 hours::time}} due to skin changes, whileFull term infants…
Published	07/30/2024	Ballard Score Physical Maturity Scoring{{c1::-1 to 0::score}}: pre-mature{{c2::2 to 4::score}}: appropriate for gestational age{{c1::4 to 5::score}}: …
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Lanugo}} - Fine hair covering the body of the fetus that begins to appear around the {{c2::24th to 25th}} week and is usually abundant in the sh…
Published	07/30/2024	Infant skin becomes {{c1::cracked, leathery, or wrinkled::description}} at term due to the loss of the {{c2::vernix caseosa}} or because of …
Published	07/30/2024	The infant's plantar crease appears on the {{c1::anterior sole::location}}, which may be related to foot flexion, but may also be due to {{c…
Published	07/30/2024	When checking for the breast bud of an infant, stippling indicates a {{c1::t::pre-t/t/post-}}erm baby while a full mound {{c1::post-t::pre-t/t/post-t}…
Published	07/30/2024	[VR]1. Ear Recoil Speed2. Infant Maturity{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	Presence of {{c1::rugae and a pendulous::2 findings}} scrotum of a newborn infant indicates more maturity
Published	07/30/2024	In term/post-term newborn infants:Clitoris: {{c1::less::more/less}} prominentLabia minora {{c1::more::more/less}} prominent
Published	07/30/2024	As maturation progresses, the fetus assumes an increasing passive flexor tone in a centri{{c1::petal::fugal/petal}} direction w/ {{c1::low::low/upp}}e…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c2::Square Window}} - Newborn infant neuromuscular maturity test for {{c1::wrist flexibility}} and/or resistance to {{c1::extensor::extensor/flexor}…
Published	07/30/2024	The newborn maturity test of arm recoil focuses on passive flexor tone of the {{c1::biceps muscle::muscle}}. Involves extension of the baby's elb…
Published	07/30/2024	Popliteal Angle - Newborn infant neuromuscular maturity test for maturation of passive flexor tone {{c1::above::above/below}} the knee joint.
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Scarf Sign}} - Newborn infant neuromuscular maturity test for maturation of passive flexor tone of the muscles of the {{c2::posterior shoulder}}…
Published	07/30/2024	Heel to Ear - Newborn infant neuromuscular maturity test for maturation of passive flexor tone of the muscles of the {{c1::posterior pelvic girdl…
Published	07/30/2024	Neuromuscular Maturity: Heel to Ear Landmarks ScoreArea -1{{c1::Ear}}0{{c1::Nose}}1{{c2::Chin}}2{{c2::Nipple Line}}3{{…
Published	07/30/2024	Thinning of the lanugo occurs first over the {{c1::lower back}}, wearing away as the fetal body curves forward into its mature, flexed position
Published	07/30/2024	[VR]1. Infant Maturity2. Foot Creases{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	Testing Neuromuscular Maturity in a Newborn accounts 6 parameters:{{c1::PostureSquare Window (wrist)Arm RecoilPopliteal AngleScarf Sign (arm)Heel to E…
Published	07/30/2024	For a newborn to register as term or post term in any parameter of neuromuscular testing, they should get a score of at least {{c1::2}}
Published	07/30/2024	For a newborn to register as term or post term in any parameter of neuromuscular testing, they should get a score of at least {{c1::2}} for that param…
Published	07/30/2024	What do you do If the situation doesn’t allow neuromuscular maturity test for the 1st and 5th minute mark of a newborn?{{c1::multiply the physical mat…
Published	07/30/2024	Do you round off the total ballard score after adding?{{c1::No}}
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