10 Questions
What is the approximate total blood volume in a 3.5 kg neonate?
280 ml
What percentage of body water is present in full-term neonates?
80%
How many alveoli are present in the respiratory system of a newborn at birth?
About 50%
What is the approximate percentage of body water in adults?
60%
What is a major difference between neonates and adults in terms of body fluids and electrolytes?
Neonates have about 80% body water, while adults have about 60% body water
In terms of blood volume, what is a characteristic of neonates compared to adults?
Neonates have smaller blood volume relative to their body weight compared to adults
What is a significant characteristic of the respiratory system in neonates compared to adults?
Only about half of the alveoli are present in the neonatal respiratory system at birth
What is a significant characteristic of the respiratory system in neonates compared to adults?
Presence of only about ½ alveoli at birth
In terms of body fluids and electrolytes, what is a major difference between neonates and adults?
Higher percentage of body water in neonates
What is a characteristic of blood volume in neonates compared to adults?
About 280 ml total blood volume in a 3.5 kg neonate
Learn about the major physiological differences between children and adults, including body systems, temperature regulation, feeding, pain relief, and immature systems like blood volume and respiratory systems.
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