Neurologic Exam-Pediatric | Newborn | Abnormal | Behavior

Newborn - Abnormal 01 - Behavior: This baby is 3 weeks old. When the exam begins, he has his eyes closed and appears to be in a drowsy state. Within a few seconds he transitions to an awake state and maintains eye opening but his movements are not vigorous. He responds to light and sound and has some habituation. One has to decide if this is just a sleepy baby or if this baby's mental status is abnormal. His lack of spontaneous facial and extremity movement is abnormal, although he has grimace to light so he has reflexive movements.