Author Question: During properly performed external chest compression on children under 8 years old or on large ... (Read 18 times)

washai · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

During properly performed external chest compression on children under 8 years old or on large toddlers, how much should the sternum be compressed?

a. 0.5 in
b. 1.0 in
c. 2.0 in
d. 3.0 in

Question 2

After confirming respiratory arrest and securing the airway in a 1-year-old infant, at which of the following rates would you provide rescue breathing?

a. 12 to 20 breaths/min
b. 20 to 30 breaths/min
c. 30 to 40 breaths/min
d. 40 to 60 breaths/min

kilada · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Compress the chest approximately 2 in (5 cm) at a rate of 100/min.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Assuming mouth-to-mouth ventilation is successful and the child remains apneic, continue to provide one breath every 3 to 5 sec to maintain a rate of 12 to 20 breaths/min.