You are called to a residence for a "sick" 5-year-old child. When you arrive and begin your assessment, you note that the child is unconscious with a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min and a heart rate of 50 beats/min. Management of this child should consist of
A. 100% oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask and rapid transport.
B. positive pressure ventilations with a BVM device and rapid transport.
C. chest compressions, artificial ventilations, and rapid transport
D. back blows and chest thrusts while attempting artificial ventilations
Answer: C. chest compressions, artificial ventilations, and rapid transport
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