Unit: 11 High Risk and Sick Newborn: Assessment Of Newborn Baby: Immediate assessment of the newborn after birth is crucial to assess their overall health, well-being and development. Here, some aspects of newborn assessment are given: 1) General Appearance (General Appearance) : Color: Posture: Activity: 2) Vital Sign : Heart Rate: Respiratory Rate: Temperature: 3) Head And Face : Fontanels: Eyes: Nose: 4) Mouth And Neck : Oral mucosa: Neck: