Secondary apnea means that the neonate:
A) Stops breathing after resuscitation, but begins again spontaneously
B) Has gasping respirations that become weaker and then stop, and does not respond to stimulation
C) Has a self-limited condition that is common after birth
D) Has an apneic event that occurs 24 hours after birth
Answer: B) Has gasping respirations that become weaker and then stop, and does not respond to stimulation
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