Two-Week-Old Jamie Is Lying Quietly in Her Bassinet

question 87

Multiple Choice

Two-week-old Jamie is lying quietly in her bassinet.Suddenly she utters a loud,piercing cry and holds her breath.She is probably

• A) hungry.
• B) angry.
• C) in pain.
• D) frustrated.

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Definitions:

Mouth

The opening in the face used for intake of food and drink, articulation of speech, and respiratory activities.

Throat

The anterior part of the neck, starting from the base of the skull to the collarbone, which contains the pharynx and larynx and is involved in breathing, swallowing, and speaking.

Hypoxia

A condition in which there is insufficient oxygen in the tissues to maintain bodily functions.

Oxygen Levels

Oxygen levels refer to the concentration of oxygen in the blood, vital for bodily functions and monitored to assess respiratory and circulatory health.