Which is a neutral thermal environment for a newborn?
a. Where no shivering occurs
b. A place that remains at room temperature
c. Where the newborn consumes the least amount of oxygen and glucose
d. Where the newborn's skin appears pink
C
In a neutral thermal environment the infant uses less energy. This includes a reduced need for oxygen and glucose. Brown fat which stores the extra glucose is the neonate's last defense mechanism against hypothermia. Shivering is not the issue because the neonate is not able to shiver for heat production. Room temperature may interfere with the neonate's neutral thermal range. An environment where the newborn's skin appears pink refers more to cardiovascular adaptation.
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