Which Procedure Should Be Performed First During the Physical Exam

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which procedure should be performed first during the physical exam of the newborn?

• A) Measurement of the head circumference
• B) Auscultation of the heart and lungs
• C) Evaluation of the reflexes
• D) Otoscopic exam

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Definitions:

Compounds

Substances formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in definite proportions.

Tertiary Amine

An amine in which the nitrogen atom is connected to three alkyl or aryl groups, often characterized by strong bases and found in various organic compounds.

Compound

A substance formed from two or more chemical elements that have bonded together.

Secondary Amine

An amine where the nitrogen atom is bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups and one hydrogen atom.