Newborn Assessment: Maternal History, Normal Findings, and Variations

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1. View the following Newborn Assessment videos: (you will need your Durham College Library credentials to log-in Refer to your texts for further clarification, preparation and reference (may include):

Keenan-Lindsay, L. (2020).  Leifer’s introduction to maternity & pediatric nursing in Canada (1^st ed,), Toronto:Elsevier

Jarvis, C. (2014). Physical Examination and Health Assessment. 2nd Canadian Edition. Elsevier: Canada. 

3. Use the attached assessment guide to research how to complete a newborn assessment.  Your textbook includes an unfolding case study at the end of each chapter (Chapters 4 – 12).  You may use this case study to provide information and research specific detail.  Please use “Baby Marco” (p. 291) as your model for this assessment.  

You will include a detailed description/outline of the following:

a. Identify what you would assess in terms of maternal history, labour/delivery, pertinent details & risk factors (PARAGRAPH form)

b. Expected/Normal Findings in a newborn assessment

c. Variations (an abnormal variation that you have learned about during your research).  Only one for system (not vital signs, measurement or posture) is required – please ensure you include a description of the significance of this variation.

d. References used may be listed below the chart (not necessary to include within the chart); a minimum of (3) current, professional and relevant references is required. (The video link is not considered a research reference). 

4. All PN Program and Durham College policies are applicable for this assignment.  The assignment must be completed independently, and any incidents of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of “zero” for parties involved.  The rubric may be adjusted to reflect lack of information or insufficient detail.