Describe the purpose and content of a GNM Nursing student's newborn physical assessment record book, citing examples of specific assessment criteria and their significance.

This page from a Practical Record Book is designed for GNM Nursing Students to conduct and document a systematic physical assessment of a newborn. For each Assessment criteria listed, the nurse indicates whether the finding is Present or Absent in the baby, and provides specific details or observations in the Remarks column. For instance, under 'Nose', 'Nasal flaring' is assessed as a sign of respiratory distress, and 'Nasal patency' checks for clear airways. In the 'Lips and Mouth' section, 'Cleft lip' or 'Cleft palate' are noted as congenital anomalies. Under 'Chest', 'Chest in drawing/retractions' indicates respiratory effort, and 'Normal S1, S2' confirms healthy heart sounds.