All of the following are true about 'secondary apnea' in a neonate EXCEPT:: (A) The baby is not breathing, (B) HR may become < 100/min, (C) It may be present even at bih, (D) Baby may respond to tactile stimulation
Answer is D. Primary apnea Secondary apnea Baby is not breathing Baby is not breathing HR may become < 100/min HR may become < 100/min Baby may respond to tactile stimulation Infant is unresponsive to stimulation & does not spontaneously resume respiratory effos unless PPV is initiated.