A newborn is not breathing shortly after delivery. Which should be your first action?
A) Check for a pulse.
B) Provide supplemental oxygen.
C) Stimulate the infant by rubbing the infant's back.
D) Use a bag-mask device.
Answer: C) Stimulate the infant by rubbing the infant's back.
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1. Direct. 2. Indirect. 3. Disaster-related natural. 4. Coincidental.