Why are chest retractions more prominent among neonates than among older children and adults?
A) Because neonates generate a greater subatmospheric intrapleural pressure
B) Because newborns have relatively thin and weak musculature and a less rigid thorax
C) Because neonates have a much higher respiratory rate
D) Because airway resistance through the smaller caliber airways is higher
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q5: The gestational age of a newborn has
Q6: An infant arrives in the newborn nursery
Q7: A neonate is found to have a
Q8: Why is it difficult to localize auscultation
Q9: While stabilizing a preterm neonate before resuscitation,
Q11: A newborn does not appear to respond
Q12: Which of the following parameters of the
Q13: The therapist notices that an infant presents
Q14: What measures can the therapist take to
Q15: As the head of a neonate contaminated
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents