Which Condition Might Premature Infants Who Exhibit 5 to 10

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which condition might premature infants who exhibit 5 to 10 seconds of respiratory pauses,followed by 10 to 15 seconds of compensatory rapid respiration,be experiencing?

• A) Suffering from sleep or wakeful apnea
• B) Experiencing severe swings in blood pressure
• C) Trying to maintain a neutral thermal environment
• D) Breathing in a respiratory pattern common to premature infants

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Definitions:

Adipose

Tissue in the body that stores fat, providing insulation, protection, and energy reserves; commonly referred to as body fat.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs like the intestines and blood vessels, functioning involuntarily and controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

Cardiac Muscle

A specialized form of striated muscle found in the heart, characterized by interconnected fibers that contract to pump blood throughout the body.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle, which is under voluntary control, functioning to produce movement by contracting.