A Newborn's Pulse Rate Is ________ and Rapid,varying from 120

question 51

Short Answer

A newborn's pulse rate is ________ and rapid,varying from 120 to 140 beats/minute.

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Definitions:

Cleansing

The process of thoroughly cleaning something, often referring to removing impurities from the body or skin.

Apgar

A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to assess the baby's heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, reflex response, and skin color.

Flexion

A movement that decreases the angle between two body parts, such as bending an elbow or knee.

Newborn

An infant from birth to about 2 months of age, during which period they undergo significant physiological adjustments outside the mother's womb.