Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing - Postnatal & Newborn Care MCQs with Answers

Answer: D. Heart rate is 80 bpm

Uneven head shape: An uneven head shape, known as molding, is a normal finding in newborns due to passage through the birth canal. Respirations are irregular, abdominal, 30-60 bpm: Newborns
typically have irregular, abdominal breathing with a respiratory rate of 30-60 breaths per minute. Positive moro reflex: The moro reflex (startle reflex) is a normal neurological response in newborns.
Heart rate is 80 bpm: A normal newborn heart rate ranges from 120-160 bpm; a heart rate of 80 bpm is abnormally low and could indicate bradycardia.

Answer: B. 2.5 kg

2.5 kg: According to WHO guidelines, a low birth weight baby is defined as one weighing less than 2.5 kg (2500 grams) at birth, irrespective of gestational age.
3 kg: This weight is within the normal range for a newborn and does not indicate low birth weight.
1.5 kg: Babies weighing less than 1.5 kg are categorized as very low birth weight (VLBW) rather than low birth weight.
1 kg: Babies weighing less than 1 kg are categorized as extremely low birth weight (ELBW) rather than low birth weight.