NEWBORN FACTS/ APGAR SCORE AND REFLEXES
Dearnurses.net is no longer available. Above is a sample of the Apgar score. The Apgar score is an assessment done at 1 minute and 5 minutes after the birth of the newborn . Nursing responsibilities for the newborn Immediately following birth, armbands are placed on both mother and baby . A physical assessment is done and the baby's vital signs, birth weight, head, and chest circumferences are all documented. Reflexes in the newborn The palmar reflex is what causes the neonate to grasp with the fingers, when the palm of the hand is stroked. Rooting and sucking reflexes are present at birth. They cause the neonate to suck. Additional newborn facts : - A newborn's heart rate averages between 120-160 beats per minute. - A newborn's respirations average between 35-60 breaths per minute. - It is important ...