Why Does Meconium Staining Occur Predominantly in Infants Older Than

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why does meconium staining occur predominantly in infants older than 36 weeks of gestational age?

• A) Because these infants can generate strong inspiratory efforts
• B) Because infants this age have significant cardiac outputs
• C) Because these infants demonstrate strong peristalsis
• D) Because these newborns have weak anal sphincter tone

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A way of reporting cash flows from operating activities on the cash flow statement where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions, deferrals, and accruals.

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial report detailing how adjustments in balance sheet items and income influence cash and cash equivalents, segmented into operating, investing, and financing sections.

Indirect Method

A cash flow statement format that starts with net income and adjusts for transactions affecting operational cash flows, without directly listing them.

Operating Activities

Activities directly related to the core business operations, including cash flows from sales, services, and the costs of doing business, reflected on a company's cash flow statement.