The average expected apical pulse range of a full-term, quiet, alert newborn is:
1. 80 to 100 beats/min.
2. 100 to 120 beats/min.
3. 120 to 160 beats/min.
4. 150 to 180 beats/min.
3
1. Incorrect. The newborn's heart rate may be about 85 to 100 beats/min while sleeping.
2. Incorrect. The infant's heart rate is typically a bit higher when alert but quiet.
3. Correct. The average infant heart rate while awake is 120 to 160.
4. Incorrect. A heart rate of 150 to 180 is typical when the infant cries.
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