NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Special Patient Populations

When evaluating a neonate, the EMR notes that the heart rate is slower than normal. Which of the following is most likely the cause?
  1. Hypoxia
  2. Amphetamine abuse by the mother
  3. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
  4. Spina Bifida
  5. Mental Retardation
Explanation
Answer: A - In infants and children, the most likely cause of an abnormally slow heart rate is hypoxia (low oxygen saturation); therefore, the patient’s airway should be immediately evaluated and oxygen therapy provided.
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