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Examination of the Newborn 1: Introduction and Pre-examination
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1What does 'NIPE' stand for?
- ANewborn and Infant Physical Examination
- BNational and International Physical Examination
- CNational Interactive Physical Examination
- DNewborn Interactive Physical Examination
2NIPE examinations are ideally performed at:
- A<72 hrs and 6-8 wks
- B<24 hrs and 6-8 wks
- C<72 hrs and >8 wks
- D48 hrs and 6 wks
3Knowing whether a neonate has passed meconium is of no importance
- ATrue
- BFalse
4Which of the following should be done prior to examining a newborn?
- ABriefly explain reason for examination and what it involves
- BExplain that not all abnormalities present at birth
- CAddress any parental concerns
- DAsk permission to examine
5All abnormalities can be detected during newborn examination
- ATrue
- BFalse
6Which of the following are true with regards to preparing for the examination?
- AAn opthalmoscope will be required
- BIf the room/ bed is dimly lit, the baby should be examined without turning the light on to avoid disturbing the parents
- CKeeping baby warm is not particularly important as the examination is brief
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- A brief test on the background and preparation for examining the newborn
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- chris.kingsnorth
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- English
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- Created on 24 Oct 2015 · updated on 6 Oct 2016
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