You are by the side of a 2-month-old baby who was born prematurely and is on an apnea monitor. While in your care, the apnea alarm emits a loud alarm. Quick assessment of the baby reveals no respiratory activity. Your immediate action would be to:

A) Place the baby on the cot and transport.
B) Start positive pressure ventilation.
C) Administer high-concentration oxygen.
D) Check the apnea monitor.


B

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a. green stains b. black-line stains c. tobacco stains d. all of the above

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