Once the infant is delivered, feel for a brachial pulse or the pulsations in the umbilical cord. If the pulse rate is below ________ beats/min, begin assisted ventilations.

a. 60
b. 80
c. 100
d. 120


Answer: c. 100

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A) Make a conscious effort to focus on anything positive about the event B) Talk to a close friend or fellow EMS provider about your feelings C) Use the tragedy as an incentive to learn more about pediatric trauma D) Consider finding a profession outside of medicine

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Shown at letter D in the figure, the ________ contains most of the eye's blood vessels. 

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If a box of table salt weighs 18 ounces, and it contains 7.2 ounces of sodium, what percent of sodium does it contain?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following prevents food from entering the airway during swallowing? 

A. alveoli B. pleura C. glottis D. epiglottis

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