// EMT Question · Medical / OB / Peds
A newborn is cyanotic and not breathing after birth. First action after drying and stimulating is to:
A. Start chest compressions
B. Open the airway and provide positive pressure ventilationCorrect
C. Give epinephrine
D. Check the umbilical cord
// Rationale
Newborn resuscitation follows airway, breathing, then circulation; open the airway and ventilate if apneic.