BABY

• APGAR stands for Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration.
• Bradycardia is defined as a heart rate of less than 100 beats per minute.
• Tachycardia is defined as a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute.
• Plae/blue is a sign of cyanosis.
• Blue extremities can be a sign of acrocyanosis.
• A lusty cry is a perfect cry for a baby.
• Normal body temperature for an adult is 97.5-99F or 36.4-37.2.
• Hyperthermia is defined as a high body temperature.
• Hypothermia is defined as a low body temperature.
• The average head circumference for a newborn is 33-35.5 cm.
• The average length for a newborn is 44-45cm.
• The average chest circumference for a newborn is 30-33cm and in the top of the nipple.
• The rooting reflex is when a baby puts his or her hand in the baby's cheeks.
• The sucking reflex is the baby's ability to suck.
• The Palmar grasp reflex is the baby's ability to hold.
• The Plantar Reflex is when the baby moves his or her toes.
• The Tonic neck reflex, also known as the Fencing reflex, is when a baby's head turns from side to side.
• The Moro Reflex is when a baby is shocked.
• The Babinski Reflex is when a baby separates his or her toes.
• The Stepping reflex is when a baby tries to walk in flat surfaces.
• norma respiration rate of baby os 30/60bpm
• Weight is 2,500-4000g