Which heart rate is within the expected range for a healthy term newborn at rest?
Correct answer: C. 130 beats per minute
- A. 70 beats per minute
- B. 95 beats per minute
- C. 130 beats per minute
- D. 190 beats per minute
Explanation
A resting newborn heart rate is commonly about 100 to 160 beats per minute, so 130 is expected. Marked bradycardia or persistent tachycardia requires reassessment and investigation.
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