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You are performing CPR on a three-month old baby who stopped breathing during his nap. There are no obvious signs of death so you begin resuscitation. The parents are watching you as you perform CPR on the baby. You should:
 
  A) have the parents removed from the room while you treat the baby.
  B) call law enforcement to management the parents in case they get upset.
  C) allow the parents to watch and explain to them that you are doing everything possible.
  D) have the parents take over CPR while you get ready to transport to the hospital.

Question 2

You respond to an apparent SIDS death where the baby is obviously dead. You should:
 
  A) attempt resuscitation even though the baby has rigor mortis.
  B) be careful not to disturb the scene since it could be a crime scene.
  C) ask the parents why they placed the baby on his stomach to sleep.
  D) tell the parents that it looks like the child suffocated on his blankets.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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