Which of the following is not associated with apnea episodes in premature infants?

a. Apnea lasts longer than 15 sec.
b. Apnea is associated with cyanosis.
c. Apnea is associated with bradycardia.
d. Apnea lasts longer than 1 min.


ANS: D
Apneic spells are abnormal if (1) they last longer than 15 sec or (2) they are associated with cya-nosis, pallor, hypotonia, or bradycardia.

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