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bcretired

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The EMT shows an understanding of newborn resuscitation when she states:
 
  A) Most newborns require aggressive resuscitation immediately after birth.
  B) The EMT must use high-concentration oxygen sparingly because it can be toxic to a baby.
  C) Interventions should be performed for 30 seconds followed by reassessment.
  D) CPR should only be used when the baby is unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless.

Question 2

On scene at a college football game, a wide receiver is unresponsive after colliding with another player and forcefully taking a helmet to the chest. The athletic trainer reports that the patient is pulselesss and apneic. Given the mechanism of injury and patient's presentation, which instruction would be appropriate?
 
  A) Let's apply the AED and follow all prompts.
  B) Before we do anything, we need to immobilize him.
  C) Use the AED but no CPR so we do not worsen the potential chest injury.
  D) Someone start positive pressure ventilation while I check for a blood pressure.



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mcinincha279

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




bcretired

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!


Bigfoot1984

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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