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SubjectsPediatric NursingChild Health NursingChapter 2 — Newborn Care2.1 Newborn Assessment

Topic 2.1 · Pediatric Nursing · Newborn Care

Newborn Assessment

The APGAR score covers appearance, pulse, grimace, activity and respiration.

Cord care prevents neonatal tetanus.

Important Facts

APGAR timing: 1 and 5 minutes
Cord care: Prevents tetanus

Key Points

Keep the newborn warm
Initiate breastfeeding early

Important Names

Virginia Apgar

Exam-Oriented Notes

»Apgar: 0–10 scale, 5 components

Related topics

2.2 Neonatal Problems

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