A newborn initially presented with a heart rate of 152 and regular, unlabored respirations at 46 . Since central cyanosis was present, oxygen was given by blow-by. After about a minute, the cyanosis was still present. You should:
a. discontinue the oxygen, since the cause is probably not respiratory in nature.
b. begin positive-pressure ventilation with a bag-valve mask.
c. immediately intubate the newborn's trachea, then ventilate with a bag-valve mask.
d. begin chest compressions.
b
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Scientists are able to manipulate DNA within the cells of plants, animals, and other organisms to ensure that certain advantageous traits will appear and be passed on, or that certain harmful traits are eliminated. What is the term for this process?
A. genetic engineering B. cloning C. genetic discrimination D. stem cell manipulation E. xenotransplantation
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