While performing chest compressions on a 10-month-old male, you notice signs of breathing. What should you do next?

In a situation where you observe signs of breathing in an unresponsive child during CPR, the appropriate action is to assess for a pulse. This step is crucial because it helps determine the child's circulatory status. If the child does have a pulse and is breathing, it’s important to provide appropriate post-resuscitation care, which may include placing them in a recovery position and monitoring their breathing and pulse closely.

Continuing compressions would be inappropriate if the child is breathing adequately, as this could potentially cause harm. Auscultating lung sounds is not a priority action in the context of cardiac arrest, where immediate circulatory assessment is critical. Analyzing the rhythm with an AED is also not warranted at this stage of suspected recovery when breathing has been observed; the focus should be first on the assessment of vital signs like pulse. Hence, assessing for a pulse not only provides vital information but also directs your next steps in the resuscitation process.