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HESI Case Study: Healthy Newborn
Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the normal heart rate range for a healthy newborn?✔✔120-160 beats per minute
Which reflex is present at birth and helps protect the newborn from falling?✔✔Moro reflex
What is the normal respiratory rate for a healthy newborn?✔✔30-60 breaths per minute
Which vitamin is commonly given to newborns to prevent hemorrhagic disease?✔✔Vitamin K
What is the first stool passed by a newborn called?✔✔Meconium
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Which type of jaundice appears within the first 24 hours after birth and requires immediate evaluation?✔✔Pathologic jaundice
What is the normal weight range for a full-term newborn?✔✔2500-4000 grams
Which newborn reflex is tested by stroking the cheek and observing head turn?✔✔Rooting reflex
Which finding is normal in the first 24 hours after birth?✔✔Mild respiratory irregularity
What is the normal axillary temperature range for a newborn?✔✔36.5°C to 37.5°C (97.7°F to 99.5°F)
Which immunization is given to all newborns before hospital discharge?✔✔Hepatitis B vaccine 2 / 3
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Which symptom requires immediate intervention in a newborn?✔✔Persistent cyanosis
Which feeding method is recommended exclusively for the first six months of life?✔✔Breastfeeding
Which reflex is assessed by placing a finger in the newborn’s palm?✔✔Palmar grasp reflex
Which position promotes airway patency in a healthy newborn during sleep?✔✔Supine on a firm mattress
What is the normal blood glucose range for a healthy term newborn?✔✔40-60 mg/dL in the first 24 hours
Which type of jaundice is commonly seen after the first 2-3 days in a healthy newborn?✔✔Physiologic jaundice
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