After delivering a baby, you clear the airway and take measures to prevent hypothermia. As you assess the newborn, you note the presence of central cyanosis and a pulse rate of 90 beats/min. Treatment should include:
A: intubation and tracheal suctioning.
B: chest compressions.
C: positive pressure ventilations.
D: tactile stimulation.
Answer: C: positive pressure ventilations.
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The trend toward privatization in organized youth sports
A. made youth programs more selective and exclusive. B. increased the number of racially integrated youth sport programs. C. had a negative impact on people from upper-income areas. D. helped parents who need inexpensive sport programs for their children.
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a. from cathode to anode. b. from anode to cathode. c. in either direction. d. in the same direction as the electron flow.
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