Which statement describing the first phase of the transition ...

[nenivikky]

Which statement describing the first phase of the transition period is inaccurate?
 
  a. It lasts no longer than 30 minutes.
  b. It is marked by spontaneous tremors, crying, and head movements.
  c. It includes the passage of meconium.
  d. It may involve the infant's suddenly sleeping briefly.

Question 2

With regard to the respiratory development of the newborn, nurses should be aware that:
 
  a. The first gasping breath is an exaggerated respiratory reaction within 1 minute of birth.
  b. Newborns must expel the fluid from the respiratory system within a few minutes of birth.
  c. Newborns are instinctive mouth breathers.
  d. Seesaw respirations are no cause for concern in the first hour after birth.

[Animal_Goddess]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The first phase is an active phase in which the baby is alert. Decreased activity and sleep mark the second phase. The first phase is the shortest, lasting less than 30 minutes. Such exploratory behaviors include spontaneous startle reactions. In the first phase the newborn also produces saliva.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The first breath produces a cry. Newborns continue to expel fluid for the first hour of life. Newborns are natural nose breathers; they may not have the mouth-breathing response to nasal blockage for 3 weeks. Seesaw respirations instead of normal abdominal respirations are not normal and should be reported.

[nenivikky]

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[Animal_Goddess]

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