Which Behaviors in Newborns Would Support the Possibility of Shock

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which behaviors in newborns would support the possibility of shock? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Decreased heart rate variability
• B)Temperature instability
• C)Hyperalertness
• D)Increased muscle tone
• E)Hypoglycemia

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

Voluntary Nervous System

Part of the nervous system responsible for the control of voluntary movements and the communication of sensory information to the CNS.

Sympathetic Division

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight or flight response during stressful or emergency situations.

Electrical Activity

The movement of electrical charges or signals through neurons in the brain and throughout the body, foundational for neural communication.