Despite positive pressure ventilation, a newborn's heart rate has fallen from 80 beats per minute to 40. He is breathing 40 breaths per minute and has a mottled appearance. Your next action would be to:
A) continue positive pressure ventilation.
B) suction the nose and mouth.
C) start cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
D) attach an AED with pediatric pads.
C
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a. Brachioradialis b. Anterior deltoid c. Triceps brachii d. Brachialis
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A) emphysema. B) asthma. C) epiglottitis. D) chronic bronchitis.
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