Which Assessment Finding of a Newborn Requires Prompt Action by the Nurse

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding of a newborn requires prompt action by the nurse?

• A) Respiratory rate of 50 breaths per minute
• B) Cyanosis of the extremities
• C) Pause in breathing lasting 20 seconds
• D) Pause in breathing for 15 seconds followed by rapid respirations

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Definitions:

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that are specialized to respond to specific features of a stimulus, such as angles, edges, or movement.

Top-Down Processing

A method of information processing that uses general context or previous knowledge to understand specific data.

Horizontal Line

A straight line that runs left to right across a plane or surface, parallel to the horizon.

Vertical Lines

Straight lines that run up and down without any slant.