A newborn's heart rate should normally be:

a. 80–100 at birth, speeding to 140–160 thereafter.
b. 150–180 at birth, slowing to 130–140 thereafter.
c. 170–190 at birth, slowing to 80–100 thereafter.
d. 60–80 at birth, speeding to 150–180 thereafter.

b

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If used properly, and under the correct circumstances, sedation during airway management:

A) chemically paralyzes the patient, thus facilitating placement of an advanced airway device. B) effectively increases patient compliance, thus making definitive airway management safer to perform. C) significantly reduces the pain and discomfort associated with laryngoscopy and ET intubation. D) minimizes the risks of bradycardia and hypotension that occasionally occur during advanced airway management.

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