What Information Does the Student Learn About the Newborn's Developing

question 12

Multiple Choice

What information does the student learn about the newborn's developing cardiovascular system?

• A) The heart rate of a crying infant may rise to 120 beats/min.
• B) Heart murmurs heard after the first few hours are cause for concern.
• C) The point of maximal impulse (PMI) is on the third or fourth left intercostal space.
• D) Persistent bradycardia may indicate respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).

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