NUR 406 Exam 20

NUR 406 Exam 20
1. neonatal period
Answer
first 28 days
2. the respiratory transition is the most critical adjustment because the first breath initiates
Answer
fetal to neonatal circulation and emptying of fluid in lungs
3. what are the four stimuli that allow initiation of newborn respirations?
Answer
me- chanical, chemical, sensory, thermal
4. what is a common respiratory problem that occurs in newborns
Answer
deficient surfactant
5. do csection babies usually have more or less fluid in their lungs when delivered?
Answer
more
6. what is the normal respiratory rate of a newborn?
Answer
30-60
7. newborn respiratory patten that is characterized by shallow, irregular breathing
sometimes interrupted by short pauses of 5-15 seconds irregular but normal
Answer
periodic breathing
8. thisisresponsible for helping the lungs expand and stay expanded after the initiation of
breathing
Answer
surfactant