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mmm

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During properly performed external chest compression on infants, how should the middle and index fingers be positioned?
 
  a. One finger width above the tip of the xiphoid
  b. 1.0 to 1.5 in above the tip of the xiphoid
  c. 1.0 to 1.5 in below the tip of the manu-brium
  d. Placed just below nipple line in center of chest

Question 2

During properly performed external chest compression on infants, how much should the sternum be compressed?
 
  a. 0.5 in
  b. 1.0 in
  c. 1.5 in
  d. 2.0 in



scottmt

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Compress the sternum approximately 01.5 in (4 cm) at a rate of at least 100/min.



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