You are babysitting your infant nephew. You are alone and find the infant unresponsive. Which of the following is the best action?
A. Phone 911 immediately to ensure that advanced life support is on the way, and then return to the infant to begin the ABCS of CPR
B. Give two rescue breaths; if there is no response to the rescue breaths, phone 911
C. Check for signs of circulation, give two rescue breaths, and then phone 911
D. Begin the ABCs of CPR and then phone 911 after one minute of rescue support
E. Check for signs of circulation and, if there are none, phone 911
Answer: D
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