In the Last 10 Years, There Has Been a Decline

question 146

True/False

In the last 10 years, there has been a decline in the percentage of U.S. newborns with excellent Apgar scores.

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Definitions:

Inpatient Day

A 24-hour period in which a patient is in a hospital or health care facility for treatment and care.

Nutritional Reserves

The body's stored nutrients, including fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, which can be utilized during periods of insufficient dietary intake.

Vesicular Breath Sound

Normal breathing sounds made by air moving through the small airways in the lungs.

Inspiratory Phase

The period during breathing when air is inhaled into the lungs.