General Appearance: Evaluation of the newborn’s overall appearance, including
skin color, muscle tone, and activity levels.
Vital Signs: Measurement of
heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.
Head and Neck: Examination of the
fontanelles (soft spots on the skull), head circumference, and neck mobility.
Cardiovascular System: Listening for any
heart murmurs and assessing peripheral pulses.
Respiratory System: Checking for
breath sounds and signs of respiratory distress.
Abdomen: Palpation for any masses or organomegaly, and assessment of the umbilical cord.
Genitalia and Anus: Inspection for any anomalies such as
hypospadias or imperforate anus.
Extremities: Assessment of limb movement and checking for any
congenital dislocations or deformities.
Neurological Exam: Evaluation of
reflexes such as the Moro reflex and rooting reflex.
