Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses
NCC Codes: NNP1, NIC1, LRN2

Objectives: Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Identify maternal and/or fetal conditions which increase the risk for abnormalities on the physical assessment.
Describe general principles to consider when performing a newborn physical assessment.
Discuss the three more common techniques utilized during a newborn physical assessment: observation, auscultation and palpation.
Contrast normal, variants and abnormalities noted during a head to toe newborn physical assessment.

Purpose of this CNE activity: Dr. Hoffman discusses the initial newborn assessment beginning with the importance of reviewing the history prior to the actual physical exam. General principles of the newborn physical exam as well as the three main techniques of observation, auscultation and palpation are reviewed. Finally, a head-to-toe approach discussing normal findings, variants and abnormalities is presented.

Requirements for Completion: The following requirements are necessary for successful completion of this CNE activity.

Access to the internet and the ANN Online Library
Attend and watch 90% of the session
Complete and submit the evaluation for this CNE activity

Accreditation
The Academy of Neonatal Nursing is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Provider, Academy of Neonatal Nursing, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 6261; and Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #FBN 3218, content code 2505.

Release Date: 5/12/2022
Expiration Date: 5/30/2025

Disclosures:

This CNE activity has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias.
The content of this CNE activity has been developed by the planning committee and has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner.
The speaker discloses no relevant financial interest or affiliations with any commercial interests.

Disclaimer: The Academy of Neonatal Nursing assumes no responsibility or liability for the content presented. Care of the infant should always be individualized and no one source relied upon for information regarding aspects of care. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by ANN, ANA, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity.

Dr. Jacqui Hoffman DNP, APRN, NNP-BC

Rush University College of Nursing, Assistant Professor

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