APGAR, Vital Signs, New Ballard Scale, Thermoregulation, Height/Weight - Maternity | @LevelUpRN
Level Up RN · 23 Nov 2021 · 17 min
Summary
A US nursing-student exam review covering APGAR scoring, normal newborn vital signs, the New Ballard Scale neuromuscular and physical maturity assessments, thermoregulation (conduction, convection, evaporation, radiation) and anthropometric measurements. It is an introductory explainer with a closing quiz, useful as a basic refresher for newer nursing staff.
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