You are treating a 35 year old conscious choking victim. The patient suddenly goes unresponsive. Your next step is to:

A. attempt to ventilate the patient
B. perform CPR
C. deliver 5 abdominal thrusts
D. deliver 5 chest thrusts

Ans: B. perform CPR

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Despite positive pressure ventilation, a term newborn's heart rate has decreased from 80 beats per minute to 40 beats per minute. He is breathing spontaneously but shallowly at 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 external chest compressions D) Attach an AED with pediatric pads

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