When performing chest compressions on a newborn, you should:
A) compress the chest one third the anteroposterior depth of the chest.
B) use the two-finger compression technique if two rescuers are present.
C) reassess the newborn's heart rate after every 60 seconds of compressions.
D) deliver 120 compressions and 40 ventilations during any 60-second period.
Answer: A) compress the chest one third the anteroposterior depth of the chest.
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