Which of the following is reflected when premature infants exhibit 5 to 10 seconds of respiratory pauses,followed by 10 to 15 seconds of compensatory rapid respirations?
A) They are suffering from sleep or wakeful apnea.
B) They are experiencing severe swings in blood pressure.
C) They are trying to maintain a neutral thermal environment.
D) They are breathing in a respiratory pattern common to premature infants.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This pattern is called periodic breathing and is common to premature infants.It may still require nursing intervention of oxygen and/or ventilation.Apnea is a cessation of respirations for 20 seconds or longer.It should not be confused with periodic breathing.

Which of the Following Is Reflected When Premature Infants Exhibit