You are by the side of a 2-month-old baby who was born prematurely and is on an apnea monitor. While in your care, the apnea alarm emits a loud alarm. Quick assessment of the baby reveals no respiratory activity. Your immediate action would be to:
A) Place the baby on the cot and transport.
B) Start positive pressure ventilation.
C) Administer high-concentration oxygen.
D) Check the apnea monitor.
Question 2
A 2-year-old boy who just seized must have his airway opened. When performing the head-tilt, chin-lift airway maneuver, the EMT must remember:
A) the head must be flexed forward.
B) the head must be hyperextended.
C) a towel roll should be placed under the head.
D) the head should only be slightly extended.
Pupil assessment; A, starting position, with penlight to side of pupil;
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