NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Life Span and Development

Which of the following is true regarding newborns?
  1. Their normal heart rate is between 140 and 160 beats per minute
  2. Their normal respiratory rate is between 10 and 12 breaths per minute
  3. Due to pliability, their airways are not prone to obstruction
  4. Due to their high respiratory rate, they are prone to overheating
  5. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: A - A normal heart rate for newborns is between 140 and 160 beats per minute. They are prone to heat loss due to their rapid respiratory rate.
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