Which Type of Apnea Requires Immediate Action

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which type of apnea requires immediate action?

• A)Primary apnea
• B)Secondary apnea
• C)Sleep apnea
• D)Periodic apnea of the newborn
• E)Apnea of prematurity

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Definitions:

Left Ventricular Pressure

The pressure within the left ventricle of the heart, critical in assessing heart function and particularly significant during systole and diastole phases.

Bicuspid Valve

Valve closing the orifice between left atrium and left ventricle of the heart; also called mitral valve.

Tricuspid Valve

A heart valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle, preventing backflow of blood.

Aortic Blood Pressure

The pressure of the blood within the aorta, reflecting the force exerted by the blood on the aortic wall.