Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1403 of 2368
Which newborn is at greatest risk for transient tachypnea of the newborn?
- A newborn born by cesarean delivery
- A newborn born vaginally after a typical labor
- A newborn exposed to alcohol in utero
- A newborn who is small for gestational age
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Correct answer: A newborn born by cesarean delivery
Pressure on the chest during vaginal birth helps expel lung fluid. Clearing may be delayed with cesarean birth or rapid labor.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Newborn Care: Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026