The first month of life after birth is referred to as the:
A. neonatal period.
B. toddler period.
C. start of infancy.
D. premature phase.
-:- A. neonatal period.
Which of the following statements regarding a 3-month-old infant is correct?
A. The infant is unable to turn his or her head and...
C. Children have a larger, rounder occiput compared to adults.
D. The child's epiglottis is less floppy and smaller than an adult's.
✓ -:- C. Children have a larger, rounder occiput compared to adults.
The normal respiratory rate for a newborn should not exceed ______ breaths/min.
A. 50
B. 60
C. 70
D. 80
✓ -:- B. 60
Compared to an adult, the diaphragm dictates the amount of air that a child inspires
because the:
A. intercostal muscles are not well developed.
B. rib cage is rigid and provides little flexibility.
C. abdominal organs force the diaphragm upward.
D. upper airway is smaller and easily collapsible.
✓ -:- A. intercostal muscles are not well developed.
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