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lracut11

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on: Jul 16, 2018
If an infant patient has a pulse but is not breathing, ventilation must be started immediately at what rate?
 
  a. 5 to 6 breaths/min
  b. 10 to 12 breaths/min
  c. 6 to 8 breaths/min
  d. 20 breaths/min

Question 2

For chest compressions to be effective, in what position must the patient be placed?
 
  a. Horizontal prone, on a firm surface
  b. Horizontal supine, on a firm surface
  c. Horizontal supine, on a soft surface
  d. Sitting, with the neck fully extended


micaelaswann

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Place the victim in a supine position on a firm surface, such as the ground or the floor, because chest compressions are more effective when the victim is on a firm surface.


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