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Immediately after an uncomplicated delivery without meconium, a full-term newborn is warmed, dried, suctioned, and positioned appropriately but has a heart rate of 80 beats/min. According to neonatal resuscitation guidelines, the next step in managing this infant is

  • A. positive-pressure ventilation
  • B. chest compression
  • C. epinephrine administration
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A heart rate below 100 beats/min in a newborn requires positive-pressure ventilation to support breathing and increase heart rate.