Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Newborn for gestational age assessmentA nurse is assisting to collect data for a gestational age assessment on a newborn. Which of the following should the nurse check during a neuromuscular assessment?
Correct answer
A,B,D,E
Rationale
Heel to ear, popliteal angle, scarf sign, and arm recoil assess joint flexibility and muscle tone for gestational age. Moro reflex evaluates neurological function, not neuromuscular maturity.